In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Monona County announced that the courthouse will be illuminated green November 7-13 as part of Operation Green Light , a new national collaborative …
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11/3/22
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A number of residents in the area have gotten into the “ Halloween Spirit ” by decorating for the holiday.
In Ute, Brenda Savery started back in the middle of September on her …
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By Jenna Comes
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10/27/22
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Six MVAOCOU cheerleaders: MaKenna Meseck, Grayce Hanke, Tawnie Cass, Jersey Divis, Taylor Fundermann and Emily Sorensen, tried out for All-State Cheer on Oct. 16.
All-State has always been a …
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By Jenna Comes
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10/27/22
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Mayor Streck received an email from Dakin Schultz on the Hwy 175 bridge project on Oct. 21.
“If the weather holds they are planning on being able to open the bridge on November 2,” …
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10/27/22
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First item of business on the closing day, Oct. 16 was the culmination of the summer long raffle for a basket of wines, shatter proof wine glasses, floral fragrances, assorted chocolate cake …
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10/27/22
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The 47th annual Schleswig Wine & Bier Contest held at the Ida Grove Country club on Saturday, Oct. 22 ended with Jay Randall from Dunlap bring home the Grand Champion award for his chocolate …
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10/27/22
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When a family business has been in existence for over 130 years, it has reached many milestones. This year is no exception; this month Kraft Clothing will celebrate having had three managers in one …
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10/20/22
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A number of activities are scheduled in the area to celebrate Halloween.
Mapleton
On Saturday, Oct. 22 the Mapleton Fire Department will be hosting their annual fall fundraiser. …
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By Jenna Comes
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10/20/22
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On Oct. 10, members of the Schleswig Volunteer Fire Department came to the Immanuel Lutheran Preschool in Schleswig to visit about f ire safety and a wareness. They also visited the children at Under …
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10/20/22
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Harvest is in full swing around the area as farmers are busy in the field. On Monday, Oct. 17, members of the MVAO FFA took time out of their day to give back and feed the area’s farmers. …
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By Jenna Comes
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10/20/22
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in Mapleton. The trail is located along the Maple River with access from the east behind Security National Bank/Dollar General or from the west behind the city burn pile.
The …
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By Jenna Comes
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10/13/22
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The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota Colleges and Universities named John Hoffman, the son of Clarence and Lynn Hoffman of Denison, to serve as president of Bemidji State University and Northwest …
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10/13/22
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Like I saw someone's post on Facebook during Homecoming Week … MVAOCOU knows how to celebrate homecoming.
You couldn't have asked for a more prefect week of weather from start to …
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By Jenna Comes
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10/13/22
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Beloved Boy Scout leader Dennis South was honored on Saturday, Oct. 8 with a tree dedication at Mapleton City Park.
Passing away in March, South was an influential part of several Scouts’ …
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By Aaron Hickman
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10/13/22
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Picking pumpkins is a favorite activity during the fall for many. Some individuals in the area took a chance on growing pumpkins and starting their own pumpkin patch.
Hillside Harvest
Tracy …
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By Jenna Comes
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10/13/22
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Grimsley-Thayer Post 502 of Castana held its first annual Veteran ’ s Appreciation event (VAE-22) on Sept. 17 at the Castana Legion Hall. The Saturday event drew over 200 people, including 51 …
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10/13/22
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Peggy A. Rolph, Monona County Auditor would like to announce the following candidates who filed for County Offices in the General Election which will be held Tuesday, November 8, 2022:
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10/13/22
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In order to recognize the importance of “ Pride ” in their school and community, the MVAOCOU Student Council in 2019 decided to start a tradition of recognizing a member of the district …
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10/6/22
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It was a busy week as MVAOCOU celebrated Homecoming 2022. From coronation, hallway/float decorating, dress-up days, parade, games, foundation tailgate and the Rams big win over West Monona on the …
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10/6/22
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The Iowa Restaurant Association recently released the winners of its annual state hospitality awards. Industry members from across Iowa will gather to recognize the honorees at the 27th …
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10/6/22
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The building located at 321 Main Street sits at Mapleton's main intersection and is a focal point for the downtown area.
The City of Mapleton acquired the building as an abandoned property in …
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By Jenna Comes
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10/6/22
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The Izaak Walton League centennial was well celebrated by the West Central chapter in Iowa. On August 18, the chapter hosted a major celebration dedicated to the centennial. It was the culmination of …
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9/29/22
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To create a fun environment and enhance school pride for the Ram ’ s Homecoming football game on Friday, Sept. 30, the MVAO School Foundation has planned a tailgate.
The event will include …
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By Jenna Comes
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9/29/22
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Duane Simmons of Onawa has presented a capsule in time of Castana when the railroad served the community. He not only gives us the railroad track and smoke billowing train engine, he gives us the dog …
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9/29/22
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Absentee voting for the upcoming General Election on Nov. 8, will begin Oct. 19, in the Auditor ’ s Office when ballots become available.
Any eligible voter unable to get to the polls on …
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9/29/22
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