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My journey to go on an Honor Flight started back in 2015 when I heard about the Honor Flight. I decided to fill out an application to go on a flight to Washington D.C. through Brushy Creek Honor … more
The City of Mapleton will have the following seats open in the next election: -Four year City Council seat currently held by Joe Hogan. -Four year City Council seat currently held by Abby … more
The Museum of American History, at the southeast corner of the City Park, will be open four days in observance of this year’s Independence Day celebration. As always, there is no admission fee … more
The William L. Ring House will be open on Saturday, July 1. There is no admission and everyone is encouraged to visit this Mapleton historic site. The Ring House will open at noon and remain open … more
On June 15, the Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) held its annual awards ceremony at the Mapleton Community Center in Mapleton. Alex Smith from the U.S. Economic … more
Hikers were serenaded by the Whippoorwills ’ sweet song at Whiting Woods on the evening of Thursday, June 8. The weather was spot on, the bugs were cooperating, and it was a perfect evening for … more
According to paleontologists, birds descended from a particular group of two legged dinosaurs known as theropods which included Tyrannosaurus rex as well as the fearsome velociraptors. Emily Singer … more
The music students of Lynette Thies presented a recital on Friday, June 9, at the Soldier Lutheran Church in Soldier. In addition to piano performances, there were also three guitarists and one … more
The Museum of American History, at the southeast corner of the City Park, will be open four days in observance of this year ’ s Independence Day celebration. As always, there is no admission … more
The Grimsley-Thayer American Legion Post 502 of Castana conducted a Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 29 at the Veteran ’ s Memorial, Castana Park to honor our nation ’ s fallen heroes … more
The Mapleton Elementary students took part in their fourth quarter Reading Celebration on Tuesday, May 23. To begin the morning assembly, Miss Voege's kindergarten class shared a poem titled "End of … more
In June of 2011, following the Mapleton tornado, Pastor Harvey Hanson heard the call to “Feed the Hungry.” It was then he organized the non-profit organization known as the Open Cupboard. … more
A resident of Onawa has recently gained recognition on a state level for her outstanding performance in the Iowa State FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) 2023 convention held in … more
The Charter Oak Public Library will be hosting Friendship Adventures and invites you to join them at Charter Oak on Wednesday, June 21 at 2 p.m. This interactive show features Master Performer Tody … more
The MVAOCOU Class of 2023 was presented their diploma, awards, and scholarships on May 21 during commencement. Fourteen of these seniors received a scholarship from the Ortner Scholarship Foundation. … more
The Mapleton Rotary Club earlier this spring placed an informational sign at the Rotary Roadside Park along Hwy 141. The sign consists of information about Gar Wood. Many people might ask who is … more
The City of Soldier is nearing the end of a process that started all the way back in 2015 in regards to its high profile water project. The water filtration building that is part of the project … more
On April 10, the two Charter Oak-Ute teams consisting of seven students per team competed at the State Odyssey of the Mind Competition.  The team that competed in Problem 3--Omer and the … more
Schleswig’s 5th-8th grade spring concert had a bitter-sweet ending as it was the final concert for vocal/band teacher Angie Rosener after 20 years at the school. She started at the Schleswig … more
MVAOCOU had one athlete qualify for the Class 2A State Track meet as junior Will Forbes jumped 6-2 to qualify for State.“He overcame adversity, cleared his mind and focused on his next … more
Dirt work got underway on Monday, May 10 for the Under The Son Childcare in Schleswig. Pictured are board members: Tiffany Schneider, Laura Ernst, Hayley Meseck, Maria Valdez, Ruth Hernandez, Taylor … more
The Mapleton Pool is asking for support as the pool is in need of a few updates. These updates include repairing the walls, a new heater, new tarps and various other improvements. Currently the cost … more
When the MVAOCOU Class of 2021 walks into the gym for commencement on Sunday, May 23, Chris Craig will be on his way to Sioux Falls. Because of his commitment with the Air Force, he won’t be … more
Burgess Public Health announced on Friday, May 14 that the COVID-19 vaccine will be available in clinics in Monona County.Starting Wednesday, May 19, and continuing every Wednesday moving forward, … more
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