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The Wilton Community School District had a regular board meeting on Wednesday, April 10th. Present at the meeting were four of the five members, board members Sam Wilson, Tommy Fitzer, Tara Oien and …
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Rebecca Bovenmyer
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4/16/24
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Durant’s School Board of Education heard administrative reports, set public hearings on budgets and school calendars, and made a number of personnel moves at their Monday, April 8 meeting held …
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Tim Evans
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4/16/24
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The Wilton Beaver boys’ track team secured a third-place finish last week at the Wapello Indian Relays. There, Wilton scored 79.5 team points behind two event wins to have a good …
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Ryan Stonebraker
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4/16/24
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The Wilton Beaver girl’s track and field team made the short trek to Stanwood on Tuesday, April 9 for their second meet in as many days.
There, the Beavers placed fifth in an …
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Ryan Stonebraker
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4/16/24
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Just like the boys did last week, the Durant girls’ track team defended its den with a superb victory in the Wildcat Relays.
Durant was the only school to top 100 points, scoring. 132 …
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Ross Shinberg
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4/16/24
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After a tough start to the season, Durant’s girls’ golf team is back in a strong position after scoring back-to-back wins against Davenport Assumption, Davenport Central and Iowa City …
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Ross Shinberg
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4/16/24
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The Wilton girl’s golf team has started the season 2-1 in three meets, playing two of the three meets away from its home course at Tipton and at Columbus Junction.
Wilton won at home …
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Ryan Stonebraker
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4/16/24
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Darrell Lee Woodward, age 86, of Wilton, died on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Harmony Nursing Home, Davenport.
A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Bentley …
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4/9/24
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Joshua Raye Atkins, age 21, of Wilton, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the …
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4/9/24
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Looking to the Future, Honoring the Past
“It didn’t take long to get here,” jokes Bruce Rabedeaux, Class of 1974. “It’s hard to believe that 50 years have gone by …
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Jacob Lane
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4/9/24
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Muscatine County, including Wilton and Durant, experienced a partial solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, the likes of which won’t be seen in the United States for another 20 years.
From …
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Jacob Lane
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4/9/24
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By Tim Evans
Advocate Contributor
Started 24 years ago, the Durant Senior Dining project has been a favorite among 60-plus-year-old local citizens in Durant.
They meet every Thursday …
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Tim Evans
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4/9/24
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“For Wilton, it was a good fit.”
That’s what Wilton Police Chief Dave Clark had to say about the installation of four new speed monitor signs – with two more on the way …
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Tim Evans
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4/9/24
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Wilton’s second annual Day of Caring, organized by the Wilton/Muscatine United Way, is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever.
The free service is set to take place the morning of …
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Tim Evans
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4/9/24
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Laura Ingalls Wilder. You hear that name and think “Little House Books.”
This book tells you of Laura’s life, which lasted 90 years, beginning in the Big Woods of Wisconsin, …
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Anita Hartley
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4/9/24
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Get ready to be swept away under the sea as the talented students of Durant Jr. High Choir take you on an enchanting journey with their production of "Little Mermaid Jr."
“We would like to …
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Jacob Lane
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4/9/24
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“I don’t do anything halfway,” says Sakir Alimoski with determination in his eyes; a Wilton man who is as much an entrepreneur as he is a restaurateur.
“We took this on …
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Jacob Lane
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4/9/24
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If your kid is into nature, the Muscatine County Conservation Board welcomes area youngsters from preschool to eighth grade to participate in one of six summer nature camps slated to begin in June at …
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Tim Evans
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4/9/24
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‘Wildcat winners’ has a nice ring to it.
The rain couldn’t postpone this celebration as the Durant boys’ track team stood tall and scored 150 team points to win its home …
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Ross Shinberg
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4/9/24
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The one singular thought running through the heads of Beavers athletes, parents, coaches and fans last week — ‘Well, it’s about time!’
Wilton’s boys’ track …
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Ross Shinberg
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4/9/24
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