Years Ago from October 15
Published 4:29 pm Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Mapleton Press
10 Years Ago
October 13, 2016
Nancy McGrain of Monona County and Ken and Collette Huntley of Crawford County were inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 21.
Five Schleswig Community School students: Shelby Kastner, Emily Espinoza, Ashley Rosener, Jinessa Lewis, and Jake Boelter, under the direction of Angie Rosener, have been selected for participation in the 31st annual statewide Opus Honor Choir Festival. This is the highest vocal honor for middle school students across the state of Iowa.
On Monday, Oct. 3, Kyle L. Tank was sworn into office as a Deputy Sheriff with the Monona County Sheriff’s office by Magistrate Kara Minnihan.
20 Years Ago
October 19, 2006
DeRae Bettin, daughter of Jay Bettin of Odebolt and Diane Schauer of Mapleton and Sarah Schrank, daughter of Yvonne Colsham of Mapleton and Steve Schrank of Danbury, received their pins for nursing students at Morningside College.
The Odelia Schrunk, Barbara Schrunk and Genevieve Schrunk (Schrunk Farm Partnership) family farm near Mapleton was honored at the 2006 Century Farm Awards ceremonies at the Iowa State Fair.
30 Years Ago
October 17, 1996
Six MVAO students traveled to Indianola, Iowa to see Bill Clinton, the President of the United States. They were: Elizabeth Jensen, Sarah Welte, Sabrina Ponce, John Dirksen, Ben Shirlett and Ryan Lee. Elizabeth was lucky to have her picture taken with the President.
Castana Grimsley Thayer 502 Legion Auxiliary honored their 50 year members and Gold Star Mothers. Receiving their 50 year pin were Alma Ulven, Ruth Ann Lynn and Helen Doidge. Gold Star Mothers are Ethel Struble and Eileen Smith.
40 Years Ago
October 16, 1986
Myron Rozell has been named President of the first State Bank of Mapleton and elected to serve as chairman of the Bank’s Board of Directors.
Susan Krambeck, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Richard Krambeck of Mapleton, was elected as historian of the Office Education Association of Iowa.
50 Years Ago
October 14, 1976
Candidates for Maple Valley Homecoming Queen are Lisa Henkenius, Annette Bumann and Kathy Baagoe. King candidates are Les Fitzpatrick, Mike Brenner and Dean Wieben.
Charter Oak-Ute
20 Years Ago
October 12, 2006
The Charter Oak Boosters 4-H Club welcomed seven new members at their meeting October 1. They are: Austin Gress, Korey Kuhlmann, Keaten Miller, Makarlie Smith, Katie Staley, Daniel Vogt and Ryan Vogt.
There are two Foreign Exchange Students attending Charter Oak-Ute High School this year. Abel Gibert Matas, from Spain, is staying in the home of Ken and Rose Lally. Florian Arndt, from Berlin, Germany, is living in Ute at the Dave Seieroe home.
30 Years Ago
Oct. 10, 1996
The CORA Board met Sunday afternoon at the Charter Oak City Park. Members present were: Tani and Aaron Broderson, Mary Faye and Russ Quandt, Shari and Trent Clausen, Kathy Goslar, Becky and Ralph Dorale and Lori and Randy Weed. A four foot fence was installed around the CORA League Field and the nets at the tennis court were taken down.
Steve and Karleen Beeck and Lorne and Brenda Christiansen have resigned from the board. Don and Mary Ann Savery are new members.
40 Years Ago
October 9, 1986
Army National Guard Pvt. Todd A. Lafrentz, son of Delbert and Rita Lafrentz of Charter Oak, has completed one station unit training at the United States Army Infantry School in Fort Benning, GA.
50 Years Ago
October 8, 1976
The Charter Oak-Ute Bobcats defeated the Schleswig Hawks in triple overtime, Friday night. Three COU players, Paul Teut, Jerry Meeves and Doug Theobold received minor injuries during the game.
Earl Gollhofer of Charter Oak was presented with an Award of Merit for loyal service to the Charter Oak-Ute School District. The presentation was made during half-time activities at last Friday night’s football game.
Schleswig Leader
20 Years Ago
October 12, 2006
The Schleswig High School Class of 1966 held its fortieth reunion on September 15, at Cheetas, in Schleswig. Following the meal, Master of Ceremonies, Gary Reimer, requested a moment of silence in memory of deceased members.
30 Years Ago
October 10, 1996
New playground equipment has been installed at the Schleswig Elementary School and extensive landscaping has also been done on the hill, to prevent erosion. In addition, new landscaping blocks have been placed on the west side of the school building and new sidewalks have been added on the west and south sides, making the playground handicap accessible.
40 Years Ago
October 9, 1986
The Homecoming Court at the Schleswig High School was honored at special ceremonies, Thursday night. Candi Thul was chosen Homecoming Queen. Her attendants were: Shari Gronau, Brenda Teut, Mindi Burke, Marti Sailer and Wendy Miller. Jay Petersen was the Queen’s Escort. Other escorts were: Todd Briggle, Steve Struck, Leon Schoenfeld, Joel Schmidt and Paul Westphalen. Jaci Lantz was the Flower Girl and Joshua Aldag was the Crown Bearer.
There are three new teachers at the Schleswig School this year. Greg Jacobs will teach Sociology, Government, American History, World Geography and Physical Education; Beth Snow is the Vocal Music Instructor for all grades and Susan Baker will teach fifth and sixth grade Social Studies and sixth grade Mathematics.
50 Years Ago
October 7, 1976
Six members of the Schleswig High School graduating class of 1976 are now attending Northwest Missouri State University at Maryville, MO. Those enrolled are: Steve Peters, Syd Winquist, Mark Janssen, Brad Schultz, Denise Clausen and Trent Baker.
