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The Ram Ball will be held on Saturday, March 22 at the Anthon Event Center. Doors opening at 5:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. The event will honor former wrestling Coach Dick …
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3/19/25
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Three MVAOCOU basketball seniors: Makylnee Yockey, Reagan Seuntjens and Trista Ohlmeier each reached 1,000 career points while helping the Rams to a 20-3 record. “These three seniors have had a …
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By Jenna Comes
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3/12/25
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace-Sioux City is teaming up with St. John's United Methodist Church in Mapleton for a special Lenten project, the "Lenten Tree Project." The mission of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is …
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By Jenna Comes
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3/12/25
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The Western Valley Conference 7-12 Grade Vocal Festival took place on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Woodbury Central CSD in Moville. The Western Valley Conference schools participating were Kingsley …
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3/12/25
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Stop at the library for some Unsolicited Advice. Monona County Reads book chosen for 2025 is Jesse Q. Sutanto's Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers. Each library will offer a brief program …
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3/12/25
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First Security Bank/ The Ohana Foundation made a $20,000 donation to Willow Vale Golf Course to help with the purchase of a lawn mower needed for the golf course. Pictured is Nate LeFebvre, Chris …
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3/12/25
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On February 20, three FFA members went to sub-districts in Akron. Sara Rosener and Jenna Rosener received Gold and will advance to Districts in Chapter Program. Claire Schumacher received Bronze in …
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3/12/25
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Burgess Health Center has been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care by the Women’s Choice Award®. This award signifies that Burgess is in the top 11% of …
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3/12/25
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Students at area schools celebrated Read Across America with different activities including special dress up days, guest readers and Schleswig finished their One Book One School.
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3/12/25
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Mapleton Press 10 Years Ago March 12, 2015 Maple Valley-Anthon Oto made 12 free throws in the fourth quarter to hold on as they opened the 2015 Class 1A State Boys Basketball Tournament with a 51-45 …
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3/12/25
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The annual 4-H Volunteer/Leader’s Recognition Banquet was held Sunday, February 2, at the Onawa Community Center in Onawa with over 70 4-H volunteers, leaders and spouses attending on a …
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3/5/25
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A handful of Schleswig students recently earned honors for their artwork. Stacie Escobar (Kindergarten) and Kira Hagen(1st grade) had their artwork chosen for inclusion in the special Art Educators …
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3/5/25
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On February 13, the Immanuel Lutheran Preschool in Schleswig hosted their annual Grandparents and Special Guests Day. The morning was spent having fun and making memories for the preschool students …
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3/5/25
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The MVAOCOU Ram Speech team competed in District Individual Speech Competition in Whiting on Saturday, March 1. Ada Gee and Nina McMillen competed in Solo Improvisation, Caitlee Koenigs competed in …
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3/5/25
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After kicking off my 5th biannual 36 County Tour on Thursday, Feb. 20 with a town hall in Cherokee, I kept my travels going on Friday, Feb. 21 to hear more about the concerns and perspectives of …
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By Randy Feenstra
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3/5/25
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The Stub Gray Shooting Range at Little Sioux Park near Correctionville, is expected to open on Saturday, March 1, pending favorable weather conditions. Users are reminded that the range will be open …
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3/5/25
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The Monona County Extension office will host a free, one-hour learning session for private well owners on Wednesday, March 26. The program will help attendees understand their well’s water …
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3/5/25
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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Jason and Jami Sherer family of Harrison County on Friday, Feb. 28. Owned by Jason and Jami Sherer and …
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3/5/25
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Mapleton Press
10 Years Ago March 5, 2015 ON TO STATE! The Maple Valley-Anthon Oto boys basketball defeated Lawton-Bronson, 59-37, on Saturday, Feb. 28, in the Class 1A Substate 8 championship …
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3/5/25
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Niña Villamora started teaching sophomore biology and junior chemistry at MVAOCOU high school during first semester 2023 while living in the Philippines. She taught a portion of the semester …
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By Jenna Comes
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2/26/25
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Charter Oak-Ute fifth grade students participated in an essay contest. The purpose of the American Legion of Iowa contest is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation for the United States flag …
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By Jenna Comes
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2/26/25
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The MVAOCOU BPA Students travelled to Des Moines to compete in their annual State Leadership Conference. The students arrived in Des Moines on Sunday, February 16 and participated in various …
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2/26/25
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Every year since 1985, the Crawford County Cattlemen's Association has honored an individual, business or organization who has worked to benefit the beef industry in the area. For 2025, the …
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2/26/25
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The Castana Fire Department received a grant from the Siouxland Community Foundation to put an addition on the building to better accommodate the larger trucks and have space for gear and a meeting …
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2/26/25
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The State of Iowa roared with excitement as Cooper DeJean picked off Patrick Mahomes and returned it 38-yards for a touchdown in the Super Bowl. Iowans couldn't help but cheer and be happy for …
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Jenna Comes
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2/26/25
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