The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors will petition the Iowa Department of Transportation for authorization to install flashing lights on top of stop signs at two intersections where several personal-injury vehicle accidents have occurred. more

It’s a busy summer for Greg Storjohann as he steps into his new role as Building and Maintenance Director for the Durant Community School District. But while there is still much to be done, Storjohann expects many of the district’s current construction projects to be completed without too many delays or completion issues. more

The Muscatine County Parkinson Support Group will meet at The Wesley Family Life Center, 114 West 4th Street in Muscatine, on Thursday, July 16 at 3:00 p.m.  more

Whether you’re looking for a few extra veggies for a summer dish or are looking to share some of the extra that you have, the free produce stand at First Presbyterian Church, 213 East 5th Street in Wilton, remains available and ready to use. more

Whether it be from within a workplace setting or through casual conversations with neighbors, communication is key. Through a partnership with Muscatine Community College, the team at WeLead hopes to provide a way for residents to strengthen their language skills. more

Sometimes the best reading partner you can find at the library is one with four legs and fur. As part of its summer library programming, the Durant Branch Library hosted a story time session with the Quad Cities Canine Assistance Network. more

In decades long past, those working on railroad security would need to protect the railroad’s freights and its depots by any means necessary, sometimes wielding firearms as a defense. more

This month, the Tri County Heritage and Genealogy Museum is looking back at one of Durant’s most stunning sports performances. During the summer of 1985, the Durant Boys’ Golf Team became Iowa’s High School Class 2A State Championships. more

Members of the Tri-County Community Club and the Tri-County Community Band took to the Durant High School football field once again this 4th of July to provide residents with a sweet bite to eat and some great patriotic music to listen to as they waited for that evening’s fireworks. more

In honor of America’s 250th birthday, members of the West Liberty Heritage Foundation filled Heritage Park with interactive lessons on the country’s history, from the wars that helped create it to the local history that helped build West Liberty. more

Wilton Police Department 06/25/26 – 07/01/26 more

Durant Police Department 06/26/26 – 07/02/26 more

A federal waiver allowing Iowa to restrict the types of food that can be purchased with federal nutrition assistance has been vacated, according to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. more

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer a series of farmland leasing arrangements meetings across the state in late July and August, as well as a statewide virtual webinar on Aug. 19. The annual meetings are designed to address questions that landowners, tenants, agribusiness professionals and those involved in farmland ownership have about leasing farmland. more

Periods of high temperatures can be challenging for both plants and gardeners. Understanding how heat affects plant growth and taking a few practical steps can help maintain a healthy landscape during stressful hot summer conditions. more

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, a part of local history will be restored, allowing it to become a place of learning and appreciating its part in Iowa’s history and the ways it connects to the country’s Founding Fathers. more

A two-vehicle collision at Hwy 6 and Moscow Road Tuesday afternoon has reignited local discussion about what officials and drivers can do to keep rural roadways safe. more

Painting rocks has always been a fun activity for crafters both young and old, but some of Durant’s rock painters have been taking their talents a step further, using the rocks they paint to help spread a bit of extra joy throughout the community. more

Communities across Muscatine and Scott Counties will celebrate the nation’s 250th year of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness July 4. more

As the construction at Durant Schools continues, the district is expected to still have plenty left over in its contingency fund, even after its most recent round of change orders. more