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Brian and Wendy Sensenig have always been people who have loved thrifting and giving items a second life. “Kind of like a second time to shine!” Wendy said. When they moved to Mapleton three …
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By Jenna Comes
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6/24/26
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The Schleswig VFW Legion held their annual Flag Burning Ceremony at the Schleswig Park on Monday, June 15. Roger Bumann led the group in prayer as 167 flags were burned. A potluck meal followed the …
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6/24/26
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Mapleton Press
10 Years Ago Charter Oak celebrated their Quasquicentennial. Heinrich and Henrietta Meseck came to the Charter Oak area in 1878. They had 12 children. Over 100 members of the …
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6/24/26
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The MVAO (Mapleton) Elementary presented “This is America” for their spring program. The students sang songs like “July 4, 1776,” “This is America,” “I Love My Country,” “Happy …
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6/24/26
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Mapleton Press
10 Years Ago Charter Oak celebrated their Quasquicentennial. Heinrich and Henrietta Meseck came to the Charter Oak area in 1878. They had 12 children. Over 100 members of the …
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6/24/26
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As Fresh Prints in Mapleton continued to add new equipment, expand their product offerings, and take on more orders (from schools, businesses, and organizations) it became clear that they needed …
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By Jenna Comes
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6/17/26
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The Monona County Conservation Board as added a new activity at Gray’s Landing with the addition of a disc golf course. This nine-hole course loops around the park and has holes designed for all …
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By Jenna Comes
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6/17/26
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The music students of Lynette Thies presented a recital on Friday, June 5, at the Soldier Lutheran Church in Soldier. In addition to piano performances, there were also violin and guitar …
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6/17/26
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June 18 Mapleton Scarlett O’Hatters The Mapleton Scarlett O’Hatters are going to lunch at Frannie’s in Onawa, Thursday, June 18 at 11:30 a.m.
Dementia Support Group Caring for someone …
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6/17/26
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The Fisher Whiting Memorial Library in Mapleton is keeping summer fun in full swing with a variety of educational and entertaining programs for all ages throughout June. On Tuesday, June 17 at 1 …
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6/17/26
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Vacation Bible School got underway in the area last week as Faith Bible School in Mapleton held their VBS from June 1-5. This year’s theme was Emerald Crossing. Watch the Community Calendar for …
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6/17/26
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These MVAOCOU seniors were the recipients of a LA Amundson scholarships - Front Row: Madelyn Petersen, Delani Welte, Ada Gee, and Mikayla Allen. Back Row: Jerrell Dean-Byas, Manny Cameron, JT …
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6/17/26
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2025-2026 MVAOCOU Choir Awards
Jazz Choir Awards • Division I @ State Contest @ LeMars (10th year in a row) • 4th place @ Wildcat Jazz Fest. @ West Lyon • 1st place @ Lewis & Clark …
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6/17/26
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Wooster earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln degree Paige Wooster of Mapleton was among a record 3,762 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement …
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6/17/26
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Mapleton Press
10 Years Ago Charter Oak is getting ready to host its big 125th celebration. Activities get underway on Friday, June 17, and will continue through Sunday, June 19. There are …
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6/17/26
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At the conclusion of the 2025-2026, two teachers in the area will be retiring; Crista Else from MVAO and Sally Abbe from Schleswig. Crista Else has been the MVAO Elementary and Middle School vocal …
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By Jenna Comes
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6/10/26
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Senator Joni Ernst, Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, announced in mid-May her Small Business of the Week: Mapleton Hometown Variety of Monona County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair …
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6/10/26
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Ball diamonds in the area have been busy with lots action this summer. It was the T-Ball players turn to take to the diamond in Ute on Friday, June 5. Watch for more pictures from the diamond in the …
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6/10/26
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May is a crazy month especially in the newspaper industry: end of school year activities, spring concerts, awards presentation, spring sports wrapping up, summer sports getting underway and …
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By Jenna Comes
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6/10/26
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June 11 Unearthing a Story You are invited to "Unearthing a Story” at the Cord Memorial Library in Danbury, Thursday, June 11 from 2-3 p.m. Most historical stories are like looking at an iceberg: …
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6/10/26
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Buried treasure isn't just in storybooks - it’s right beneath our feet! Join us for an exciting, hands-on archaeology education event where we explore how modern technology helps us uncover …
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6/10/26
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St. John’s Methodist Church of Mapleton “FAST Kids” (Fun After School Time) met after school May 20 with eight energetic kids waiting to see what they were going to do for the time …
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6/10/26
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The Burgess Foundation has awarded three $1,000 scholarships to local students pursuing careers in healthcare-related fields. The scholarships are presented each spring to area high school seniors …
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6/10/26
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Mapleton Press
10 Years Ago June 9 Dalton Fredericks, son of Doug and Christi Fredericks of Schleswig, was selected to be a part of the Southwest Iowa Honor Marching Band (SWIHMB). The Monona …
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6/10/26
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The Immanuel Lutheran Preschool in Schleswig held its Graduation celebration on May 13. Preschool students in the three-year old program and the Pre-K program came together to share songs and joy …
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6/10/26
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