West Liberty High School continúa forjando una tradición de excelencia en el ámbito del lenguaje y la escritura, ya que Mallory Wulf, estudiante de último año, obtuvo recientemente un reconocimiento a nivel estatal por sus habilidades lingüísticas y de redacción. Mallory fue nombrada ganadora en la categoría de escritura en español del quinto Concurso Anual de Escritura para Estudiantes de Secundaria de Iowa, organizado por el Departamento de Lenguas y Literaturas de la Universidad del Norte de Iowa (UNI), haciéndose acreedora a una beca de 500 dólares. Su obra- la cual se inscribe en el género de no ficción o escritura creativa en español, será publicada junto con otras de las mejores propuestas en una colección impresa y digital. Asimismo, recibió una beca de 500 dólares como reconocimiento a su logro. Esta no es la primera vez que un estudiante de West Liberty gana este galardón; hace un par de años, Magaly Kivi recibió el mismo premio por un texto que escribió acerca de su identidad. more

The students of Wilton and Durant High School music departments are spending their spring break down in Orlando, visiting famous theme parks like the Magic Kingdom at Disney World and taking part in different music recording workshops. more

Wilton Police Department 3/12/26 – 3/18/26 more

Durant Police Department 3/13/26 – 3/18/26 more

As farmers prepare to go back into the fields, they’ll be driving their equipment again, too. That means tractors on roadways. more

Olivia Sippy, agriculture education teacher at Wilton High School, doesn’t have a classroom. more

Farm equipment such as tractors, combines, grain carts and self-propelled sprayers have become larger and heavier in recent years, and concern about soil compaction and its impacts on crop yields has increased apace. The 2025 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll, conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, surveyed 945 farmers and found that they are increasingly concerned about soil compaction and that their views on management approaches are changing over time. more

Corn farmers in the U.S. are bracing for even higher fertilizer prices as conflict in the Middle East impacts the globally traded commodity, according to leaders with the National Corn Growers Association. more

With the arrival of spring, there will soon be a flurry of outdoor activity. But animals aren’t the only lumbering beasts awakening. more

While most apiarists start beekeeping as a hobby, the practice could offer some family farms a diversified stream of revenue. more

Last Thursday saw the final pop-up booth of this year’s cookie selling season for Wilton Girl Scouts Troop 3802. “This is all we have left for cookies,” Troop Leader Nikki Van Dyke said. more

West Liberty police shot a man in January as he approached officers with a knife and did not yield to verbal warnings or a taser, according to information released by the department last week. more

Though there were still some details to be discussed and some work to be done, the Wilton School District’s new ag education/industrial tech building project continues to remain on schedule. New details during the project were discussed during the Wilton School Board’s March 11 meeting. more

While our office may soon be relocating, readers can be certain that the Advocate News will remain present in the communities we cover, allowing our staff to continue covering events and the businesses within the area. more

There was plenty to cheer for at this year’s annual Student VS Staff basketball game at Durant High School. This year saw the students come out on top, beating the teachers by a close score of 26 to 22. more

The annual Wilton Day of Caring is once again just around the corner, and while its volunteers are ready to give their time, there are still projects to be found. more

This month, on Friday, March 27 from 4 to 8 p.m., residents and guests alike are invited to come out for an afternoon of art, music, shopping, and community in downtown West Liberty during its first Spring Art Walk. more

After months of discussion and planning, the Durant Community School District’s calming corners, now being referred to as “chill zones”, are ready to be rolled out following the district’s spring break. more

The West Liberty City Council will need to find a way to close a gap of $161,400 before officially balancing and setting the city’s budget for FY27. more

When Royce Richman decided on his Eagle Scout project, he hoped it would be something his home community could enjoy and appreciate. Now, his project is being appreciated at a district level. more