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The roofing and siding of a house isn’t just a first impression for any passersby, but it can also sometimes be the final personal touches that may turn a house into a home. These touches require both the right colors and the best quality possible, creating something that can last for multiple years.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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4/21/26
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Homeowners do not need to get hung up on room labels as they explore ways to reinvent their spaces. Just because a floor plan labels a space as a formal dining room doesn't mean the area has to remain that way.
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4/21/26
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Homeowners know that the next home renovation project is always right around the corner. And that means finding ways to finance such undertakings.
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4/21/26
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Functionality is important when designing the interior spaces in a home. Homeowners who redesign their interior spaces can emphasize functionality to help reduce clutter and create a more efficient and even calming space.
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4/21/26
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There’s lots of choices to consider when installing a backyard pool or spa. When homeowners are thinking about these new amenities, it helps to have an experienced technician.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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4/21/26
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When it comes to putting a pool in your yard, it’s important to know city code before you start construction.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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4/21/26
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This month, on April 24 and 25 at 6 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m., the Durant Jr/Sr High School drama department will present its spring musical, Into the Woods Jr. The musical will be performed at the Durant High School auditorium, 408 7th Street.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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4/14/26
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Last month, on March 11, 16 students from the West Liberty Academic Delegation began their trip overseas, traveling alongside a group of Muscatine students to China as part of a planned trip courtesy of the Stanley Center for Peace and Security’s Global Education Program.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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4/14/26
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Three new tech purchases were approved during the Wilton School Board’s April 8 meeting, signifying another step forward in the high school’s Ag/Industrial Tech building project.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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4/14/26
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Sometimes the place an artist shines most is within his community, and for Wilton artist Rick “Turk” Steffens, he’s had the chance to touch many Wilton residents with his art, from family and friends to former classmates and local business owners.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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4/14/26
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Whether it’s a taste of home or a new taste to try, there’s plenty of delicious baked treats to be found at West Liberty’s newest bakery.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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4/14/26
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As the department searches for a permanent chief, Sergeant Derek Holmes is going to be stepping in temporarily to fill the role.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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4/14/26
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Eighty-nine seems to be the magic number. That was the percentage of West Liberty High School students who were passing all of their classes in the both the first and second trimester of the 2025–26 school year.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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4/14/26
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On April 8, the American Library Association announced its fourth and final round of Libraries Transforming Communities small and rural communities grants.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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4/14/26
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The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors adopted the fiscal year 2026-2027 county budget of $34,955,168 in revenues and $50,224,110 in expenditures after a public hearing in which the director of a public library in Muscatine encouraged the board to “keep the library’s community role in mind as future budgets are shaped.”
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Tamara Browning, Correspondent
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4/14/26
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A new trellis was installed at Tri County Community Garden on Hwy 6 in Durant. The trellis was designed and fabricated by Bill Benton of Norfolk Iron and Metal, an ironworks company in Durant.
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4/14/26
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The Durant-Wilton Food Pantry, 408 Cedar Street in Wilton, will be open Tuesday, April 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m.
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4/14/26
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Commander Jean Ahlrichs called the April 7 meeting to order at 6 p.m. There were 11 members present. We recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Bill Jennings posted the POW/MIA flag. Bill Voss offered a Prayer. Tom Taylor gave the finance report.
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4/14/26
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After over 25 years of service to Durant Ambulance Service, Lori officially retired April 1. Lori joined the service in September 2000 as a driver and advanced to Paramedic.
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4/14/26
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The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held Thursday, April 9, 2026 at the Wilton City Council Room with the following present: Trustees Tom Maurer, Terri Becker, Mike Norton, Bob Glenney, and Becky Hansen.
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4/14/26
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