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. more

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. more

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. more

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. more

With a storage room full of baby clothes and items, it was time for me to have another garage sale during the Hwy 141 Garage Sale event. more

The BASIC Fund will be having a membership meeting on Monday, Aug. 29 at the Schleswig Library beginning at 7 p.m. more

The winners of the drawing the Monona County American Legion Auxiliary was held during the Monona County Fair. more

I have an update for everyone on the DOT bridge project outside of Mapleton on Hwy 175. The original completion date was July 31. Obviously they are not going to make that. more

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, who have had a loss of income, due to medical issues, in the past year. more

Monona County Sheriff Jeffrey R. Pratt released more information on Aug. 3 about the plane crash near Ute on July 30.  more

On August 4th, 1790, President George Washington signed the Tariff Act and the first Congress authorized the construction of ten vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws and to prevent smuggling. more

Baseball runs pretty deep in Kevin Negaard’s family. Kevin, his dad, and his son all played college baseball. They also all coached baseball.  more