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, … more

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. more

An afternoon plane crash on Saturday, July 30, claimed the life of the pilot when his plane went down near 230th and Teak Avenue near Ute. more

It is time to register for the 2022-2023 school year. School begins Tuesday, Aug. 23, and the district will host a registration day on Thursday, Aug. 11 from 1-8 p.m. Each building secretary will be available in their office to assist with the registration process during this time. more

The Open Cupboard and Food Bank of Siouxland, Inc. Mobile Food Pantry distribution will be Wednesday, August 17, at 1 p.m. at the Mapleton Community Center, 513 Main Street in Mapleton. more

Come meet Joyce Buseman of Centerville, SD, when she speaks to Christian Women Connect on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at a noon luncheon. more

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. more

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. more

Sunday, June 18, 2017.  Father's Day.  A day Janelle and Mark Clausen will never forget.  On that day, Janelle received one of the best and most important phone calls of her life. That call gave Janelle (Kluver) Clausen a new chance for life, literally. Let's back up a little.   more

The towns, residents, and businesses along Highway 141 in Iowa welcome you to join them as they once again hold their annual Highway 141 garage sale event on Friday, Aug. 5, and Saturday, Aug. 6. more

3M is creating a $1 billion trust as a result of lawsuits filed by thousands of veterans over earplugs the service members said didn’t work consequently resulting in permanent hearing loss. more

The Iowa Master Gardener Program with ISU Extension and Outreach Monona County will host the second floral arranging workshop of the 2022 series Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 6-7:30 p.m. more