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Seeing Double in the Senior Class

As the MVAOCOU Class of 2026 walks across the stage, people might have to look twice to see which twin is getting their diploma. There are three sets of twins in this year's senior class: Beau and …

Schleswig students give back to the community

All of the Schleswig Middle School students spent their day (on April 30) helping clean up the community by raking and picking up sticks. Clean Up Day is a great way for the students to give back to …

Mammen recognized by Governor Reynolds for academic excellence

MVAOCOU senior Brenna Mammen, was recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer for outstanding academic achievement at the 24th Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony on …

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- MVAO FFA hosts its Annual FFA Banquet
  
  On Sunday, April 26, the MVAO FFA Chapter held its annual banquet. After a year of hard work, the Chapter hosts the FFA members and their …
- Area Briefs from May 14
  
  May 18, 20, 22 Matter of Balance At the Mapleton Community Center an exercise class on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, for anyone 60 years …
- Loyalty Day with Schleswig 5th Grade
  
  Schleswig VFW Auxiliary President, Pam Gronau, visited the Schleswig 5th graders on Friday, May 1, to lead a discussion of Loyalty Day and Flag …
- Upcoming artists art winners
  
  Pam Cates from Missouri Valley was the honorary judge at the “Upcoming Artists” Art Show at the Moorhead Cultural Center in Moorhead. Pam …
- 2025-2026 MVAOCOU Gold Club
- New group takes over Mapleton can collection
  
  In 1997, the Mapleton Rotary Club started collecting redeemable cans and bottles to fund a wide number of community projects. Every dollar of …
- Hieber gets new lease on life with kidney from Mom
  
  Dierks Hieber, a junior at MVAOCOU High School was a very active, athletically talented child. In middle and early high school, he was a key …
- 2026 Monona County Fair Queen and Little Princess Contests
  
  Fair time is approaching, and it is time to enter the 2026 Monona County Fair Queen and Little Princess contests! If you are interested in …
- A View from the Hill...Honor Band Experience
  
  When your daughter asks you to write A View from the Hill about recent activities, you say yes! This school year I added another title before …

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Alex Wonder earned Western Valley Conference tournament medalist honors after placing first at the tournament in LeMars on Thursday, May 7. She finished with an 85. The MVAOCOU girls finished as tournament runner-up.

MVAOCOU girls got team places second in WVC tournament and regular season

The MVAOCOU girls golf team competed at the Conference Tournament on Thursday, May 7 at Willow Creek in Le Mars and had an incredible day. The Rams broke the 18-hole school record with a 373 and …

Rams bring home four titles from Western Valley Conference Track Meet

MVAOCOU claimed four Western Valley Conference titles after competing in the conference track meet in Holstein on Monday, May 4. Both of the girls titles came in the field events as Grace Schaffer …

Koenigs ties school record

Creighton Koenigs tied the MVAO Middle School long jump record with a jump of 17’ 8” in Kingsley on April 21. Coach Gress is his long jump coach.

Rams host home track meet after competing at Eagle Relays

The MVAOCOU girls had three first place finishes at their home track meet on Thursday, April 30. Irelynne McNamara won the long jump with a jump 17-6.25, Claire Schumacher won the shot put (33-8.5) …

Rams finish out WVC regular season on the golf course

The Rams boys golf team went to Sloan on Thursday, April 30 for a conference meet and placed 4th as a team with a score of 165. Ethan Hladik led the squad with a 39. Landon Petersen and Cole Beeson …

McNamara places fourth at Drake Relays

MVAOCOU junior Irelynne McNamara had a jump of 17 feet, 11.25 inches to to place 4th in the long jump at the Drake Relays. She improved her school record in the 100 meter dash with a time of 12.51 …

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Obituaries

OBIT…Cheryl Moore, 81

Cheryl Kae Moore, 81, of Mapleton, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Maple Heights Nursing Home in Mapleton. Cheryl Kae Moore was born on August 4, 1944, in Yankton, South Dakota, the only …

OBIT…John E. Fick, 93

John E. Fick, 93, of Danbury, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Maple Heights Nursing Home of Mapleton. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 7, at the St. Matthew …

OBIT…George C. Koithan, 93

George C. Koithan, 93, of Mapleton, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Maple Heights Nursing Home in Mapleton. George Charles Koithan, son of George and Elsie (Ziems) Koithan, was born on …

OBIT…Harold “Fudd” Grant, 69

Harold “Fudd” Grant, 69, of Ida Grove, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Ida Grove. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 23, at the Christensen-Van Houten …

OBIT…Donna M. Zediker, 87

Donna M. Zediker, 87, passed away in her home on April 7, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 19, 1938, in rural Danbury. She lived a life defined by dedication to her …

OBIT…Keith C. “Tuff” Parr, 61  

Keith C. “Tuff” Parr, 61, of Castana, passed away on April 11, 2026, at Pleasant View Care Center, Whiting. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 20, at the Soldier Lutheran …

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Birthdays

Birthday…Harvey Hanson

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Engagements

Births

Birth Announcement…Kacie Ann Peterson

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 …

Weddings

Matney and Lerner wed

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 …