At the conclusion of the 2025-2026, two teachers in the area will be retiring; Crista Else from MVAO and Sally Abbe from Schleswig. Crista Else has been the MVAO Elementary and Middle School vocal …
Senator Joni Ernst, Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, announced in mid-May her Small Business of the Week: Mapleton Hometown Variety of Monona County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair …
Ball diamonds in the area have been busy with lots action this summer. It was the T-Ball players turn to take to the diamond in Ute on Friday, June 5. Watch for more pictures from the diamond in the …
May is a crazy month especially in the newspaper industry: end of school year activities, spring concerts, awards presentation, spring sports …
June 11 Unearthing a Story You are invited to "Unearthing a Story” at the Cord Memorial Library in Danbury, Thursday, June 11 from 2-3 p.m. …
Buried treasure isn't just in storybooks - it’s right beneath our feet! Join us for an exciting, hands-on archaeology education event where we …
10” St. John’s Methodist Church of Mapleton “FAST Kids” (Fun After School Time) met after school May 20 with eight energetic kids …
The Burgess Foundation has awarded three $1,000 scholarships to local students pursuing careers in healthcare-related fields. The scholarships …
Mapleton Press 10 Years Ago June 9 Dalton Fredericks, son of Doug and Christi Fredericks of Schleswig, was selected to be a part of the …
The Immanuel Lutheran Preschool in Schleswig held its Graduation celebration on May 13. Preschool students in the three-year old program and the …
On Wednesday, April 29, the MVAO FFA Chapter hosted its first Build-A-Basket Day. They started a new project where community members came in and …
On Sundays from now until Labor Day, a Shop Local Market will be held from 1-4 p.m. in downtown Charter Oak (18 Main Street). The Local …
Myron and Diane Riddle will celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary on June 4. Their were married on June 4, 1966 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ute. A reception will be held on May 31 from 2-4 …
Jeremy and Ashton Peterson of Alta, are excited to welcome home another baby girl, Kacie Ann, born on August 7, 2025, at 10:01 p.m. Kacie weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces and was 19.75 inches long. Kinsley …
Maura Matney and Brian Lerner exchanged wedding vows on Saturday, June 21, at Homewood in Asheville, North Carolina. Maura is the daughter of Jeanie Theobald of Mapleton. Brian is the son of Nina and …
