The Annual Highway 141 Garage Sales will be held on August 5-6. This is a two-day event that follows Highway 141 for 177 miles from Grimes to Sloan. That is miles of great garage sales, countless … more

The Monona County Fair is set to get underway on Tuesday, July 12. The fair runs through Sunday, July 17 on the Monona County Fairgrounds in Onawa. The fair board is excited to have a the fair full of activities for all age. more

On Saturday, July 9, Charter Oak will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Charter Oak Community Building.  more

The Charter Oak Achievement Days will kickoff a day earlier than normal this year as the Charter Oak Community Club is hosting a 50th Anniversary Celebration for the Community Building on Saturday, July 9. more

Mapleton’s big 4th of July celebration will take place this weekend. more

As a truck driver, Patti Miller has traveled through a lot of towns and has seen decorations for all holidays. more

The Charter Oak Community Building has been an important gathering place for 50 years. more

The VA’s clinical contact centers answered nearly 41 million calls in fiscal year 2021. more

The Mapleton Library has something new for you. Bring your bike to the library when it needs repaired and use their new bike repair station. more

The cities of Ute and Soldier will again be hosting Farmer’s Markets this summer. Tuesday, July 5, will be the opening night for the Ute market and it will be open every Tuesday, from 5-6:30 p.m., or as long as supplies last. more

On Saturday, June 18, the Castana All School Reunion was held at the Castana Community building. more

“ Once Upon a Midwest Summer” is the latest compilation of short stories and memories of author DeAnn Kruempel of growing up on a farm near Desuetude, SD. She has also written a series of … more