Crop conditions continue to decline in Iowa due to a lack of rainfall and available soil moisture, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report on Monday. more

The Wilton volleyball team had a day at their home volleyball tournament more

With a young roster, there is a learning curve to running varsity cross-country races. more

The homecoming festivities provided Durant’s football team a boost, but it wasn’t enough to get over the finish line against Central Lee. more

The Wilton cross-country teams traveled to Tipton last Thursday for a make-up of the annual showcase of area teams.  The meet was originally scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, but high temperatures and muggy conditions forced the postponement more

Coming off of two shutout wins to start the season, the Wilton football team nearly added a third last Friday, beating Camanche 26-6 to move to 3-0 this season.  more

Durant volleyball has reached the lull in their schedule with just one match between September 3 and September 18. more

Cornell first-year softball slugger Peyton Souhrada has been selected to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Region Second Team in Region IX. more

Catherine “Kay” Pearl Whiteley, age 89, of Wilton, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, at her home.  A private graveside service will be held in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton.   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Robert B. (Bob) Thede, 76, of Wilton, passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton after a 16-year battle with COPD.  A public graveside service was held at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 11,  at Oakdale Cemetery in Wilton. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Bob Thede memorial fund. more

FORT PIERRE, S.D. — Some landowners who’ve been fighting against a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline shed tears of joy Monday as South Dakota utility regulators denied a permit application from Summit Carbon Solutions. more

Bruce Rastetter, the influential co-founder of Summit Carbon Solutions, should be subpoenaed to testify to state regulators in support of his company’s carbon dioxide pipeline proposal, according to the daughter of a landowner who is affected by the project. more

Rick “Turk” Steffens got his nickname as a hand-me-down from his brother, who was born around Thanksgiving. more

August 30 marked join night for Cub Scouts Pack 153 in Durant. more

Thomas Wegener of Cedar County was inducted into the 2023 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 20. Ninety-one Iowa counties participated this year and selected 127 inductees for their outstanding service and dedication to 4-H. Inductees or their surviving family members were presented a certificate by the Iowa 4H Foundation President, David Bolte, and Interim State 4-H Program Leader, Mitchell Hoyer, as they were introduced on stage. more

Community Bank & Trust is pleased to announce that Lily Geiger has been promoted to an Ag/Commercial Lending Officer at the Wilton Office. more

Godspell will be the 28th production of the New Era Dinner Theater.  The show will be presented on Friday, September 29; Saturday, September 30; and Sunday, October 1 in the New Era Community Building at 3455 New Era Road in rural Muscatine, next to Wild Cat Den State Park.  Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday.  Reservations are required for all performances. more

Clarice L. Glenney, age 102, of Wilton,, passed away Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at the Wilton Retirement Community.  A funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 8, at First Presbyterian Church of Wilton.  A visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m., prior to the service at the church.  Burial will take place in Oakdale Cemetery.  Memorials may be given to the Wilton Ambulance or Oakdale Cemetery.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.  more

Vernon C. Voelkers, age 78, of Durant, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at his home.  A celebration of life was held from 3-6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the Durant American Legion.  Burial will take place at a later date in Durant Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to Durant Firefighters Inc. in his memory.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Ruth Hamann of Walcott, is celebrating her 85th birthday with an open house at 4 p.m., Sept. 23 at the Walcott Legion, 121 Bryant St., Walcott, IA 52773 more