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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
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
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
  The City of Mapleton and the Mapleton Police Department are pleased to announce the addition of their newest officer. K9 Officer Trigger has been certified and will now be patrolling the … more
The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union sanctioned a new sports this year, girls wrestling. Two girls from MVAOCOU, junior Sophia Schumacher and freshman Aleya Bailey are part of the Western Iowa … more
Shirley Scoles of Mapleton, received an 85 Year Length of Service Family Award, as a COOP Observer, in grateful recognition of her family's dedicated temperature and rainfall observations in … more
Charter Oak-Ute students got the chance on Monday, Nov. 21 to listen to four former graduates talk about their careers.   Kala (Kuhlmann) Priester, Alyssa (Staley) Herbold, Tessa (Lally) … more
Students at MVAO Mapleton Elementary had two special guests in PE on Thursday, Nov. 17 as two Sioux City Musketeer hockey players made a visit. principal Jenny Kinsey arranged for the players to … more
During worship service at St. John ’ s Lutheran Church in Charter Oak on Sunday, Nov. 13, a special Quilts of Valor presentation was held. The three quilts were presented to veterans Herman … more
Mapleton has a number of activities/events planned for 2022 Holiday season and some get underway this weekend. It is important to shop local this holiday season and support local businesses that … more
The Crawford County Community Foundation awarded $12,500 to Crawford County historical sites during its Fall 2022 Grant Cycle. Including these most recent grants, the Crawford County Community … more
I spent last Friday (Nov. 11) going to all of the Veterans Day programs in the area. From Charter Oak-Ute to Schleswig and concluding in Mapleton.   I was impressed how each school and … more
You will find an MVAOCOU musician in each of the ensembles at this week ’ s All State Festival in Ames. Jasmine Schaffer (junior) will be playing in the All State Band; Emily Kovarna (senior) … more
Esports are growing in popularity across the country, in Iowa, and with Schleswig students. Schleswig Superintendent Mike Pardun said the idea was discussed at school board meetings over the … more
The Monona County Historical Museum in Onawa is getting ready for their 29th annual Christmas in November. This event was cancelled the last two years due to COVID. Christmas in November will be … more
Casey Brown started his job as a science teacher at MVAOCOU High School in 2011, and a decade earlier he enlisted in the Air National Guard. When he made that decision over 20 years ago, Brown … more
Area county elections /mid-term election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. In Monona County there is a race for County Supervisor in District 2 as Tom … more
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 … more
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 … more
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. … more
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 … more
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