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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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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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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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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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Local elementary students made their way to the Fisher Whiting Memorial Library in Mapleton to explore the STEAM trailer. STEAM means for Science Technology Engineering Art Math.
Librarian Peg …
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By Jenna Comes
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9/22/22
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MVAOCOU High School will celebrate Homecoming the week of Sept. 25 through Sept. 30.
Activities will kick-off on Sunday, Sept. 25, with the high school students decorating the school hallways at …
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By Jenna Comes
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9/22/22
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By Jenna Comes
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9/22/22
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Schleswig Calf Show Days celebration gets underway on Friday, Sept. 16 when the Midway opens at 3:30 p.m. and will feature rides and games for all ages by the McDermott Family Midway.
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By Jenna Comes
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9/15/22
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For years, I have tried to convince my husband to get a swing set in our backyard for the girls.
He always pointed out we live a couple blocks from the playground at the school and a couple …
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By Jenna Comes
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9/8/22
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The Fisher Whiting Memorial Library in Mapleton was an extremely busy place this summer as it hosted the summer reading program. Every Friday during the month of June there was program with a …
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By Jenna Comes
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9/8/22
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As the 2022-2023 school year got underway on Tuesday, Aug. 23, there were some new faces in the local classrooms. Meet the new teachers at Schleswig, MVAO/MVAOCOU and Charter Oak-Ute.
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By Jenna Comes
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8/25/22
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My girls have been wanting to have a lemonade stand for a long time. It seems like they always ask. I thought a lemonade stand during my garage sale would be the perfect time!
I loved every …
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By Jenna Comes
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8/25/22
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There are two new administrators in the MVAO School District heading into the 2022-2023 school year. Jennifer Kinsey is the new PK-5 principal in Mapleton Elementary and Andy Armstead is the new MVAOCOU High School principal.
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By Jenna Comes
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8/18/22
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Not only is Tuesday, Aug. 23 the first day of school for many students in the area, but it is also the opening day at Under The Son Childcare Center in Schleswig.
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8/18/22
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Ute Fun Days 2022, an annual celebration sponsored by the Ute Community Club, will kick off on Friday, Aug. 19, with a Poker Glow Walk.
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8/18/22
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Baseball runs pretty deep in Kevin Negaard’s family. Kevin, his dad, and his son all played college baseball. They also all coached baseball.
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By Jenna Comes
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8/12/22
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What has always been a low water pond at Gray ’ s Landing, Conservation Deputy Director Josh Schaben said the area is in a pretty bad drought.
“ It has always been shallow, …
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By Elizabeth A. Elliott - news@enterprisepub.com
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8/12/22
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A lot of dirt work has been going on at the south end of Tower Street in Mapleton. This is to make way for more housing. The Tower Street expansion is designed to add seven residential lots.
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By Jenna Comes
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8/12/22
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The Charter Oak Legion and Auxiliary hosted an appreciation supper on Sunday, June 26 to acknowledge the girls that went to Girls State (June 19-24) at Drake University in Des Moines.
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8/4/22
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This summer has been full of fun activities from events at local libraries to fun at the local swimming pool to the county fair to Vacation Bible School. Here are some snapshots from area the area.
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8/4/22
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