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By Andrea Grubaugh
Reporter
Often the highlight of every Girl Scouts’ year is getting to sell delicious cookies to their community, and this year is no exception.
From now until …
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1/15/25
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The Wilton Community School Board of Directors approved the resignation of two of its faculty members during its Jan. 8 meeting. Kim Brown , who served as an elementary paraeducator, will be leaving …
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By Andrea Grubaugh
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1/15/25
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Bare spots on food shelves may be seen as a concern for most stores, but for the Durant-Wilton Food Pantry, these sights are the sign of a strong opening day.
Following the pantry’s first …
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By Andrea Grubaugh
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1/15/25
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Jan. 5
Officer handled assistance in the 100-block 5th Avenue.
Call on 3rd Avenue assisted Durant Ambulance with a medical call.
Jan. 6
Trespassing in the 300 block of 4th Street …
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Wilton
Jan. 5
Traffic stop Hwy 38 and W Division Street for a moving violation. Driver was given a verbal violation.
Medical call in the 400 Block of Cedar Street. Wilton EMS/AMB responded …
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1/15/25
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The Durant Chamber of Commerce is distributing its monthly publication, News and Views, at local businesses in Durant. Please pick up your copy at Jeff’s Market, the Durant Post Office, Liberty …
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1/15/25
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John C. Foy, age 88, of Durant, passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf. A visitation was held from 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Bentley Funeral …
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Beverly A. Reed, age 81, of Tipton, passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. Cremation rites have been accorded, and no services will be held at …
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Frances “Franny” Pahl, age 94, of Durant, Iowa, passed away Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at Wheatland Manor. A private family graveside service will be held in Durant Cemetery. Memorials may be made to …
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1/15/25
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Wrestling runs in the family for Wilton junior Mason Shirk who is following the footsteps of his grandfather Steve Shirk and his father Ben Shirk.
Ben Shirk won two individual state titles …
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By Andrei Robles, Special for the Advocate-News
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1/15/25
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In the midst of the season of giving, the students in Durant Community School District’s 5 th and 6 th Grade Student Council were able to raise over $450 throughout the month of December 2024.
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By Andrea Grubaugh
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1/15/25
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Commander Jean Ahlrichs called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. There were eight members present. We recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Kevin Wright posted the POW/MIA flag and a moment of silence was …
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Wilton resident Darren “Mac” McCleary has always considered himself to be a capable chef, handling any meal that comes his way. This has included meals involving special guests, ranging from former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to actor Clint Eastwood. The story of one surprise guest, however, has stuck with McCleary for over 15 years now.
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Andrea Grubaugh
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1/15/25
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The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors has set a public hearing, 9 a.m., Monday, Feb. 3, on the updated comprehensive plan.
Supervisors voted Jan. 13 for the hearing to be held at the …
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By Tamara Browning, Reporter
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1/15/25
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“It couldn’t have been any better, I’ve never had it so good somewhere.”
That’s what Principal Jeromiah Bliss said when asked about his first semester with Wilton …
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By Andrea Grubaugh
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1/8/25
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Former Durant teacher Suzy Bohnsack spoke with elementary students Monday, Jan. 6,at the Durant Community School District about this week’s Green Out Night, an annual basketball game held in …
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1/8/25
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The Durant branch library challenges teens and adults (ages 13 and over) to read 25 books in 2025. They need not be library books.
Keep track of progress toward the goal all year — pick up …
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1/8/25
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The 2025 Wilton History Calendar, as well as all previous history calendars from 2018-2024, are available to purchase now and throughout the rest of this year. Each 2025 calendar is $24 and can be …
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By Andrea Grubaugh
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1/8/25
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The first full moon of January is also known as a wolf moon, often believed to be the time where wolves were most likely to be heard howling. To celebrate the first full moon of 2025, the Muscatine …
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By Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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1/8/25
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The Iowa 80 Truckstop and CAT Scale Company are proud to announce the grantees of the December 2024 grant cycle of the Go Iowa Fund Grant Program. The Go Iowa Fund was established to provide a …
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1/8/25
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