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If you are wondering about your roots, but don ’ t know how to start, drop by Fisher-Whiting Memorial Library and ask for a quick tutorial on the library ’ s genealogy tools. Free access …
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9/29/22
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he Fisher Whiting Memorial Library will host guest speaker Kevin Wood, who portrays Abraham Lincoln. Wood will be in Mapleton at the library on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m.
The program, Abraham …
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9/22/22
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Mapleton will be holding a scarecrow contest this year to help decorate the town this fall.
This contest is open to any Mapleton business, organization, church or resident/family.
There are …
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9/22/22
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Crawford County will host “ Healthy & Homemade: Cooking for One or Two ” on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 1-2:30 p.m. at Crawford County ISU …
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9/22/22
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The Open Cupboard and Food Bank of Siouxland, Inc. Mobile Food Pantry distribution will be Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 1 p.m. at the Mapleton Community Center, 513 Main Street in Mapleton. This …
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9/22/22
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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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On the morning of June 1, Randy Colshan was heading to first job of the day when a van crossed the center line hitting him head on. The accident caused severe injuries which unfortunately has left …
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By Jenna Comes
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9/15/22
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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.
Registration …
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By Jenna Comes
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9/15/22
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Climate change has had a significant impact in the Arctic region. For example, Arctic ports are now more accessible than ever before and Russia has built new ports as well as refurbishing some of …
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9/15/22
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Most residents are familiar with the bio swells that run mainly down Ring and Monona streets in Mapleton.
This was a federal project designed to filter the storm water before it drains into the …
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9/8/22
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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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A Special Election will be held in the Charter Oak-Ute School District, on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Voting locations for this special election will be at …
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By Jenna Comes
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9/8/22
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The city of Danbury has been getting in the Corn Days spirit with window painting and corn stalks. Soon, their poster of fun will come to life, giving people of all ages something to do. …
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8/25/22
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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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The Ute Fire Department is sponsoring a benefit pork barbeque and auction, on Sunday, Aug . 28, at the Ute Town and Country Building. The event is being held to raise funds for two Ute firefighters, …
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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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Am I eligible for free VA health care as a post-9/11 combat Veteran?
We’re extending and expanding VA health care eligibility based on the PACT Act. We encourage you to apply, no matter …
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8/25/22
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The building located at 318 Main Street in Mapleton came down on Wednesday, Aug. 17. They will start to fill in that hole this week.
Mayor Brent Streck said in a post on Aug. 22, they are also …
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8/25/22
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The newest exhibit at the Moorhead Cultural Center is an exhibit of over 50 quilts creating a colorful garden for the Butterflies from this one quilt to visit.
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8/18/22
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Grief is a journey that doesn’t have to be traveled alone. Often, talking or being with someone else who has experienced a loss can be helpful.
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8/18/22
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Pam called our meeting to order at 7 p.m. with 13 members present. Talked about veterans signs for our veterans in the nursing homes.
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8/18/22
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Nick Masters, son of Thomas and Katie Masters of Mapleton, just completed reading 1000 Books. Nick was excited to get a book pillow which read, Reading is My Super Power and the …
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8/18/22
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