Mapleton News

Get out your cowboy hats and shine your boots as the Barrels & Bulls Rodeo is coming to town Saturday.

Dustin and Heather Best, of Windsor, announce the birth of their daughter, Raylynn Elana, on April 1, 2008. via Fort Collins Coloradoan

Photo: TH: Mary Rae Bragg Dave Bingham, of Galena, Ill., was teh recipient of the Heroes of the Tri-State Award from the American Red Cross of the Tri-States. Dave Bingham's opportunity to save a life came out ... via Dubuque Telegraph Herald

“I was honored. And it was amazing like how nice he seemed and down to earth. It was really cool.”

After the mass, a public reception was held so everyone could greet the Cardinal first hand. via KTIV-TV Sioux City

A surveillance camera captured this photo of the man who robbed the Mapleton, Iowa Casey's General Store at gunpoint Sunday night The search continues for a man who robbed the Casey's General Store in Mapleton, ... via KTIV-TV Sioux City

“It was amazing to see the pride these people had in their homes which were no bigger than one room with no windows”

Briar Cliff University students Marena Fritzler and Jodi Gosch received a fellowship and applied it toward a university-sponsored mission trip to Honduras last month. via Sioux City Journal

Pioneer Bank announces that eight senior team members have been promoted as part of an organization-wide restructure set to poise the bank for growth in 2008. via Sioux City Journal

“They both have their ups and downs”

Stop complaining. Anyone who lived in Washta on Jan. 12, 1912, or in Elkader on Feb. via Indianola Record-Herald

ONAWA, Iowa -- A Mapleton, Iowa, teenager has pleaded not guilty of sexually abusing an 11-year-old. No arraignment date has been set for Ryan A. Hein, 16. via Sioux City Journal

“The county attorney's office, I believe, is going to file a petition to transfer the ownership of the live animals to the county.”

Additional animal cruelty charges may be filed against an Ida Grove woman, after authorities found 17 dead dogs in her garage. via KTIV-TV Sioux City

“Her dad tries not to tell her too much”

Mapleton, Ia. - The toughest question John Edwards faced today came from a small, brown-haired girl who sat patiently behind him as he made a campaign speech at the Beef 'N' Brew restaurant. via Des Moines Register

ONAWA, Iowa -- A Mapleton, Iowa, teenager has been charged with sexual abuse for his actions involving an 11-year-old. A complaint filed Monday in Monona County District Court accuses Ryan Alen Hein, 16, of ... via Sioux City Journal

“We executed on both ends of the floor, and we were able to knock down some open looks.”

Logan-MagnoliaOs Levi Ettleman had career highs of 19 points and 10 rebounds in TuesdayOs Boyer Valley Conference win over West Harrison. via Valley Times News

“When things get close to the expiration date, we give them away”

CASTANA, Iowa -- Retirement and Les Campbell didn't mix. "There's only so much you can do to your lawn," said Campbell, 65. via Sioux City Journal

“It was really heart-breaking to see all those dogs needing homes in there”

When a police dispatcher receives a complaint about an animal bite or an injured animal, it takes an Animal Control officer an average of 33 minutes to get to the scene. via Sioux City Journal

POLICE REPORT 18-YEAR OLD JACOB FULL WAS STRUCK AS HE ATTEMPTED TO CROSS HAMILTON BOULEVARD. via KSCJ-AM Sioux City

A single-vehicle accident south of Mapleton, Iowa, claimed the lives of two northwest Iowa teens Saturday. via Sioux City Journal

“It is just funny that we were classmates and went to school together for 13 years, and now here we are, teaching at the same school.”

Michelle Paulsen swears that when she walks through the Woodbury Central school building in Moville, Iowa, she can still smell the tempura paint in the old art room. via Sioux City Journal

“RAGBRAI at this point would not be welcomed in this county because of lawsuit factors. As long as the laws read the way they do, I don't want them in my county”

On July 25, 2004, between Mapleton and Schleswig, Iowa, a cyclist riding on RAGBRAI crossed the centerline crack and tumbled onto the road. via Sioux City Journal

“Tom Hanafan has a real passion about helping people with disabilities. Having Tom on our Board of Directors will no doubt be a huge help to the disabled community in Council Bluffs and Crossroads as well.”

Mike Kenealy and Council Bluffs Mayor Tom Hanafan were elected to Crossroads of Western IowaOs Board of Directors Sept. via Valley Times News