The 15th annual Iowa Swine Day is set for Thursday, June 25, at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames. Hosted by the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University, Iowa Swine Day is a one-day conference focused on topics vital to the U.S. pork industry. more

Last weekend, on April 18 at the City Administration Building, an estimated 30 to 40 members of the West Liberty community gathered for a health and wellness fair, followed by a one-mile memorial walk. more

As of this month, the Durant Community School District has its first state champion in competitive mathematics. more

On Monday, April 13, the Wilton City Council held a hearing on the proposed property tax levy for the 2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027). more

More than a decade ago, Disney’s animated adaptation of “The Snow Queen” took the world by storm. Now, the students at West Liberty High School will be bringing one of their favorite childhood stories to the stage. more

The city of Durant’s fiscal year 2027 budget, which includes a city property tax levy in the amount of $16.24235 per $1,000 of taxable value, has been approved. more

The team at “Cancer Can Kiss My A**” invites the Wilton and Durant communities to come out and show their support to kids with cancer. more

Following the announcement of Kimberly Pool’s temporary closure, a group of community members have come together to try and develop positive and engaging activities for West Liberty’s youth during the summer season. more

The West Liberty FFA will once again be holding its annual plant sale. This year will feature a variety of petunias, other flowers, hanging baskets, vegetables and more. more

The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors voted against waiving reimbursements of American Rescue Plan Act grants awarded to Muscatine Power and Water and Liberty Communications of West Liberty. more

The Wilton Spring Citywide Garage Sale and Elder Park Market will be Saturday, May 2. It’s time to do that Spring cleaning! Not only does it free up space in the house, but you can make some money off the things you no longer need. more

Para William Palma, el camino hacia la universidad siempre ha sido algo más que una cuestión puramente académica; representa la posibilidad de lograr sus metas. Este estudiante de último año de West Liberty ha obtenido la Beca de Liderazgo Académico George Washington Carver en la Universidad Estatal de Iowa (ISU). Esta beca cubre la totalidad de la matrícula y es otorgada a estudiantes que demuestran liderazgo, resiliencia y el impulso por marcar la diferencia. "Conseguir una beca ha reforzado mi convicción de que, con suficiente disciplina, ninguna meta es inalcanzable", afirmó. more

As a new graduating class steps forward into their future, these students, as well as all those who have graduated from Wilton High School, are invited to gather and celebrate what it means to be a Wilton Beaver. more

Durant Police Department 4/10/26 – 4/16/26 more

On Wednesday, April 15, Michelle Berns from Muscatine County Conservation brought a small collection of animals to share with kids at the Wilton Public Library. These animals included two different types of snakes and a turtle. more

Wilton Police Department 4/9/26 – 4/15/26 more

Throughout the past year, Durant resident Adison Daufeldt has been attending her first year at Muscatine Community College, working hard as a student while also serving the college in a student ambassador role. more

Ever since he was a young man, West Liberty alumnus Ben Pohl has known that the impact of a person’s choice can sometimes mean the difference between life and death. Last week, Pohl tried to teach this lesson to the next generation of Comets. more

Iowa House Republicans released the latest iteration of a potential property tax compromise Thursday — but a final solution is yet to be found as majorities in both chambers and the governor continue negotiations. more

With a multi-million dollar gift from an alumna, Clarke University announced it has wiped out all long-term debt. more