The Purple Heart Medal is one of the highest honors that a member of the military can earn, being given to those who have either been wounded or killed through their service. The medal is a token of gratitude toward those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Held Friday evening, Nov. 6 at the Durant American Legion, this year’s feather party was another …
2088 may be several decades away, but local historians hope whatever the future may bring to the West …
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors plan to attempt to fund the Muscatine County Community Services …
Following a street closure approval by the Durant City Council, the first annual Holiday Hustle is …
This past month, the Wilton High School Business Club had the opportunity to participate in the …
The Durant-Wilton Food Pantry, 408 Cedar Street in Wilton, will be open Tuesday, Nov. 17, 9 to 11 …
On Nov. 3, it was announced that West Liberty’s Liberty Communications, a family-owned rural …
The Great Wall of China. Hadrian’s Wall. And MOC-Floyd Valley.
For the past three seasons, Wilton was the one team nobody wanted to see walk onto their field in …
Wilton has dreamed of this moment for a long time.
Winning road playoff games. It’s just what Wilton football does.
The word ‘offseason’ doesn’t exist in Noble Fields’ lexicon.
The past two weeks for Addison Guerra have come straight out of a dream.
No, George Washington did not reincarnate for America 250.
One of the best Durant volleyball seasons ended last Monday (Oct. 26) in the Class 2A regional …
Last week, on the evening of Oct. 25, we lost Eric Bauza, an amazing voice actor and all around great guy. If you’ve seen what is now his last film, Coyote VS Acme, you know that he was the current voice of most of the Looney Tunes. Just hours before his death, Bauza was performing for a crowd in Pasadena, giving his take on a classic Bugs Bunny bit from the short, Hillbilly Hare.
As the autumn leaves settle along 3rd Street and harvest wraps up across Cedar, Muscatine, and Scott …
Well, Election Day is very nearly upon us, and obviously the “issue” of trans folks and especially …
An election is coming up on November 3rd, and based on the incompetence and fiscal irresponsibility of …
"Amendment 1’s intent is to: Protect the taxpayer, help ensure a more responsible government, make tax …
After a great deal of thought, I am submitting my resignation as Superintendent of the Wilton and …
Flip the ballot over and find Amendment 1. What does it mean?
Are both parties Red and Blue equally corrupt?
Carolyn Ruth (Mayer) Koppenhaver, age 80, of Wilton, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at Prairie Hills Assisted Living in Tipton. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at Grace United Church of Christ, Wilton. A visitation will be held from 9:30–11:00 a.m., prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place in Melpine Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Grace United Church of Christ. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
Births: Cooper Neff, Cameron Petersen
Marlyin Kay Rendon-Robert, age 73, of Wilton, passed away on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at her home. A …
Tracy L. Johannsen, 52, of Moline, passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at Unity Point Rock Island …
Gary A. Ruser, age 88, of rural Stockton, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at Clarence Senior …
Betty Gene Schneekloth, age 94, passed away on Oct. 6, 2026. An interment service will be held at …
Gloria Jean Huesmann, age 79, of Wilton, passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at her home. A …
Douglas “Doug” Calvin, a proud veteran and dedicated worker, passed away at the age of 81 on …
