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On Monday, April 20, Muscatine County Habitat for Humanity announced it would be building its 2026 home within the Wilton community at 312 Locust Street. Following this announcement, applications have been opened for the home’s partner family.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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4/28/26
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The West Liberty City Council has taken its first steps towards establishing a new affordable housing development within the community.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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4/28/26
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After four months of anticipation, the Dough Depot, now located at 101 West 4th Street in Wilton, officially opened its new doors for business on Wednesday, April 22.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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4/28/26
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For students to learn, the best resources and the best training for teachers are needed. Through a generous gift, Durant Schools will be able to provide these and more.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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4/28/26
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Last Saturday, April 25, alumni from across the history of Wilton High School gathered for their annual reunion, held at the Wilton Community Center. The evening included the recognition of this year’s scholarship winners, and the celebration of this year’s milestone classes, the Class of 1956, 1966, and 1976.
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4/28/26
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The Durant Community School District will present its 5–12 Band Concert on Wednesday, May 6, at the Durant Community Center Bandshell. The concert will be held outdoors, weather permitting.
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4/28/26
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The West Liberty Community School district is now a Level 2 district in regards to its special education rating, asIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act – Differentiated Accountability cycle.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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4/28/26
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As of this month, the West Liberty Fire and Ambulance’s fleet has only a single ambulance in operation due to a recent breakdown. This news was shared at the West Liberty City Council’s April 12 meeting.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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4/28/26
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The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors has approved a service order agreement in the amount of $20,000 for the Muscatine County Community Services Building Repairs Phase 2 Project.
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Tamara Browning, Correspondent
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4/28/26
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Earlier this month, on April 14, work officially began on the City of Wilton’s new splash pad. With the installation expected to be complete in only a few weeks, the Wilton Chamber is inviting residents out to help celebrate its grand opening.
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4/28/26
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Twelve new and returning groups of new puppeteers will be taking the stage this Saturday during the New Puppeteers Festival, organized by Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre in West Liberty.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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4/28/26
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Senior Dining at Gloria Dei Lutheran church is for everyone 60 years young or older and their spouse regardless of age. Enjoy a nutritious meal while socializing. Reservations are required by calling Fay Wulf at 563-785-4525 or 563-320-4570.
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4/28/26
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Star Wars fans of all ages are invited to come celebrate May 4, also known as Star Wars Day, at the Durant branch library.
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4/28/26
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The Durant-Wilton Food Pantry, 408 Cedar Street in Wilton, will be open Tuesday, May 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m.
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4/28/26
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Wilton Police Department 4/16/26 – 4/22/26
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4/28/26
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Durant Police Department 4/17/26 – 4/22/26
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4/28/26
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New owners of the Coliseum in Walcott, 116 E. Bryant Street, plan to transform the bar and event venue into Walcott Commons—a lively breakfast, lunch and coffee spot they say the small town needs.
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Noah Glasgow, NSP Staff Writer
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4/28/26
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The 42nd annual Spring Auto Parts Swap Meet and Cars for Sale Corral will be held on Sunday, May 3, at Fairgrounds Parking Lot, 700 N. Maple St., Monticello.
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4/28/26
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On a Wednesday in April, after heavy rainfall, Paul Carlson of Ankeny drove to the end of a road under the Saylorville Dam and parked alongside Rock Creek. It was his sixth time this year at that location with a goal of testing the nitrate levels in the water.
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Zach Sommers, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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4/28/26
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The Food Innovation and Business Hub with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Program will offer the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 in Ames.
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4/28/26
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