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Nola Eskelsen and Shirley Dunlop helped work on the quilt.
Forestry Service Centennial Quilt brought to Moorhead Cultural Center for hand quilting in 2005
The Washington office for the Forestry Service put out a request letter for designs for a Forest Service Centennial quilt in March of 2003. Their plan was to display it during the Forest Service … more
Jerry Kessler's Four Seasons of the Loess Hills plate collection tells the story of the Loess Hills.
Jerry Kessler’s Four Seasons of Loess Hills Plates and Bathroom Accessories History
In 1975 Jerry Kessler and bride Deborah Reed Kessler came to Iowa and proudly chose the Loess Hills of western Iowa to make their home. They nestled it snugly into the undisturbed woodland of the … more
Claire Smallwood holds the Griswold traveling trophy award as the Smallwoods were the Griswold winners in Mapleton's Holiday of Lights contest.
That's a wrap on the holidays in Mapleton
While 2023 is rolling right along, we want to recap the activities and events that happened during Mapleton ’ s Home for the Holidays. To help brighten the end of 2023, the Mapleton … more
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New banners to help freshen up Mapleton
It has been a number of years since the Mapleton banners (green banners that say i “ Welcome ” with the gold maple leaf) have been updated. A number of the banners s have been … more
The MVAOCOU High School band held an alumni pep band night on Tuesday, Jan. 10.
Alumni Pep Band
The MVAOCOU High School band had some each members as they performed during the Rams ’ basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 10 as alumni joined them. “ I had seen other places that had … more
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Jill Meyers
First Security Bank announces Meyers as new President/CEO
Jill (Boyle) Meyers started her journey in banking, right here in her hometown, 20 years ago. While attending Maple Valley Anthon- Oto High School, Jill began working at Valley Bank & Trust, … more
Charter Oak celebrated the Community Building's 50th anniversary with a number of festivities.
Year in Review Part 2
July 2022 -Charter Oak celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Charter Oak Community Building with a day full of festivities on July 9. Eunice Schroeder was the National Pork Queen in 1972 and … more
In 1994, Gina Crandel, Professor Dept. of Landscape Architecture, College of Design, Iowa State University, led the effort to construct Preparation Tables as a part of the “Land of the Fragile Giants: Landscapes, Environments, and Peoples of the Loess Hills” art exhibit being celebrated at Moorhead
What the heck is a preparation table?
What the heck is a Preparation Table? Why? Getting ready for a celebration? Lost? Where is it? It is an environmental sculpture created by Gina Crandel, Professor Dept. of Landscape … more
Pictured are Foundation board members and representatives of Crawford County organizations who received grants from the Crawford County Community Foundation - First Row: Corrine Kinney-Mehaffey – City of Deloit; Connie Mulligan – City of Deloit; Deb Quandt – Crawford County Community Foundation Board Member; Rachel Dolby – Klondike Hotel; Kelly Sonnichsen – Crawford County Community Foundation Board Member Chair, Friends of Yellow Smoke; Kathi Gustafson – Crawford County Historical Society; Virginia Rasmussen – Little Hawks Childcare Center; Jodi Head – Friends of the Dow House; Amy Pieper – Friends of the Dow House; Steve Vollstedt – Crawford County Community Foundation Board Member Secretary/Treasurer, Manilla Fire Department, Manilla Wellness Center; Nicole Kock – City of Westside; Deb Garrett – Crawford County Community Foundation Board Member; Second Row: Sandra Gruhn – Klondike Hotel; Jace Hawley – Crawford County Community Foundation Board Member; Stacy Jepsen – Under the Son Childcare; Julie Schroeder – Under the Son Childcare; Steve Brownmiller, OD – Crawford County Community Foundation Board Member; Rachel Burns – Kiron Fire Department; Tim Stuart – Crawford County Wellness Center; Kim Larson – Children’s Imagination Station; Amy Schultz – Eventide Foundation; Morgan Saunders – Eventide Foundation; Casey Cary – Friends of the Dow House; Jary Quandt – City of Westside
Crawford County Community Foundation celebrates 2022 grant recipients
At its second annual grant celebration event, the Crawford County Community Foundation honored 30 nonprofit organizations and community projects that received grants throughout the past year. These … more
Some changes have been made to the Hawkeye Bar, as tthe new owners put in new flooring, painted the walls, as well as the accent wall, and they are currently working on a new kitchen.
Highlighting 2022 business changes
During 2022, Mapleton saw a number of progressive changes in the business district. One business was purchased by new owners, one business under went a huge reformation, and one new business was … more
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The MVAOCOU boys basketball team and coaches were excited to greet students at the front door.
Year in Review: Jan. - June 2022
January 2022 -The Friedrichsen house on Sioux Street was awarded the “ Griswold Award ” and the Grinch That Will Give contest helped raised over $2,000 for three community causes. … more
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On June 10, Bluebird Hill hosted my in-laws, 50th wedding anniversary party. Their anniversary was back in March but their wanted to have their party when the building was complete so all their friends and family could enjoy the beautiful space.
A view from the hill
When we were at Comes Family Christmas in 2020 (using COVID protocol), my sister-in-law, Kim, unrolled blueprints to her dream building, Bluebird Hill. She study hospitality management, ran the … more
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Legion members placed a wreath at Belvedere Cemetery.
Remembering Veterans during the Christmas season
On December 17, the Grimsley-Thayer Legion Post 502 and Legion Auxiliary of Castana presented a Christmas wreath at each of the three cemeteries in Monona County that the Post supports (Belvedere, … more
Santa took a picture with his helpers at the Castana Post 502 and Legion Auxiliary Annual Toy Drive..
Castana Post 502 and Legion Auxiliary held fourth Annual Toy Drive
The Grimsley-Thayer American Legion Post 502 and Legion Auxiliary of Castana held its fourth Annual Toy Drive and Santa Visit on Saturday, Dec. 10 outside the Castana Legion Hall. By many accounts it … more
Katie Hoskins received a lung transplant in November. Pictured is her with her family on Thanksgiving.
Katie Hoskins receives a miracle gift
You don’t think much about miracles until you need one. My cousin, Katie Hoskins, needed several. On an evening just over two months ago, she suddenly collapsed. She was rushed to … more
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VETERANS CORNER
On Christmas Day every year, many Americans relax and enjoy time with their families. For many of our troops, though, it can be a day of sacrifice and hardship. Over the history of the U.S., several … more
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The Charter Oak-Ute 5th Grade music class sang "Feliz Navidad" and "Winter Wonderland" during the winter concert.
Holiday Music in the Air
Students in the area were busy during December performing their winter concerts.  more
Morgan and Andrew Christiansen welcomed their daughter Blakely home on Nov. 15. She had been at Children's in Omaha since her birth on July 21, 2021.
Little Miracle
After nearly a year-and-a-half spent in the hospital, Blakely Christiansen has gone home. Born prematurely at 24 weeks on July 27, 2021, Blakely weighed in at one pound, three ounces and was 12.4 … more
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Connie Riesselman, Crawford County Farm Bureau Voting Delegate, accepting award from Brent Johnson, Iowa Farm Bureau president. Jeremy Stangl, president of Crawford County Farm Bureau was unavailable for the photo.
Crawford County Farm Bureau honored for excellence
Crawford County Farm Bureau was recognized as an “ Outstanding County Farm Bureau ” during Iowa Farm Bureau Federation ’ s 104 th annual meeting held Dec. 6-7 in Des Moines. … more
Santa and his elves (Ben and Graham LeFebvre) stopped by the Christmas party at the Mapleton library on Dec. 10.
Mapleton's Home for the Holidays
There have been a number of activities in Mapleton to celebrate this holiday season from Santa ’ s Village to Lighted Parade and Community Meal to the Walk Through Bethlehem.  more
From left: Graysen (12), Crissa, Hudsen (11), and Samsen (8).
You've got mail!
A Charter Oak family will be spending Christmas a little bit differently than everyone else this year. That’s thanks to a Facebook post made by Crissa Schumann asking for people to send … more
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Burial allowance for veterans spouse - Part two of three
Am I eligible for allowances to help pay for a Veteran ’ s burial and funeral costs? You may be eligible   for veterans burial allowances if you ’ re paying for the burial and … more
Jules Jurgensen goes over her Christmas list with Santa when he was in Schleswig on Dec. 3.
Santa stops in Schleswig
Santa has been busy making his stops around the area. He stopped in Schleswig to see what was on everyone ’ s Christmas list on Saturday, Dec. 3. See more pictures from his stop in Schleswig on … more
MVAOCOU Quiz Bowl - Front Row: Lizzy Hamann, Jasmine Schaffer, Coach Samantha Hallowell and Jacob Bottjen. Back Row: Drew Zahnley, Andrew Babl, Julia Gain, Claire Weber, Wyatt Streck, Kael Hamann, Madison Behrens, Renee Oberreuter, and Apichaya (Love) Chenpairojskul...
MVAOCOU wins Conference Quiz Bowl
The MVAOCOU High School Quiz Bowl team competed in the Western Valley Conference Tournament hosted by OABCIG on Saturday, December 3. There were five other schools competing in this tournament: … more
Mapleton Lighted Parade will be on Sunday, Dec. 11 starting at 6 p.m. There will also be a Community Soup Supper from 6-8 p.m. at the Mapleton Community Center.
Lots of holiday activities in Mapleton this weekend
Santa ’ s Village Mapleton will be full of holiday activities this week starting with Santa ’ s Village opening on Friday night (Dec. 9). The Rotary Roadside Park along 4th … more
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