World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of Christian women who come together for an annual observance of prayer on the first Friday in March. more

The House Agriculture Committee advanced a bill Thursday aimed at ensuring Iowa farmers can make their own repairs on agricultural equipment. more

The women of the West Liberty United Methodist recently held a soup luncheon as a fundraiser for the West Liberty Ministerial Association and were able to present a check for $2,000. more

On Friday, Feb. 20, West Liberty student Miles McConnaha was named Grand Champion at the Iowa FFA State Invitational Auctioneers Contest. McConnaha was praised by the judges for his outstanding and confident performance, his talent in bid calling, and his exceptional work ethic. more

The Iowa Geological Survey would expand the number of wells where it can monitor groundwater and aquifer resources under a bill that advanced Tuesday from an Iowa House subcommittee. more

West Liberty ha tenido la dicha de contar con educadores diversos en sus aulas a lo largo de los años. Este año, no ha habido excepciones. Los estudiantes de preparatoria se han visto enriquecidos este semestre por la estudiante pasante Galilea Flores. Originaria de Zacatecas, México, un lugar conocido como "el rostro de cantera y el corazón de plata", que se destaca por su impresionante arquitectura barroca en cantera rosa y su histórico pasado minero. Flores está completando sus prácticas de magisterio en la Preparatoria de West Liberty, en el departamento de español, trabajando con estudiantes de Lenguaje Dual y Español Avanzado (AP). Su compromiso con la identidad cultural y la lengua se refleja en su trayectoria educativa. more

In the face of low temperatures and freezing winds, the Wilton Fire Department were ready to help residents warm up with freshly made plates of pancakes, eggs and sausages. more

The Durant-Wilton Food Pantry, 408 Cedar Street in Wilton, will be open Tuesday, March 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. more

A bill that advanced from a House subcommittee Wednesday would create an event permit for farm-to-table meals, expand the permissible sales of raw milk and allow cottage foods to be sold in grocery stores. more

The Iowa Rural Development Council will host the 2026 RISE: Iowa Rural Summit in Dubuque on April 9 and 10. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the summit will convene rural leaders and community builders from across Iowa. more

Being a police officer isn’t easy, but for those who are willing to work for it, it can be one of the most rewarding journeys of their life. This is what Keegan Witbeck believes, and as of this month, his own journey has reached its latest achievement. more

The new deputy clerk for the City of Durant has been introduced to the Durant City Council. more

Bids for the City of Wilton’s next big project are now open, with the awarding of the upcoming Cedar Street Water Main Replacement expected to happen in early March. more

The Durant Community School District is making progress towards providing therapeutic spaces and emotion-regulation tools for its students. more

The Wilton School District is taking initiative when it comes to making sure the necessary technology its students need to succeed can be acquired and paid for long before its ready for use in the classroom. more

This month, the Iowa Auctioneers Association announced that West Liberty High School junior and FFA member Miles McConnaha had been chosen as its 2026 Rookie Bid Calling Champion. more

The Durant 5-12 Grade March Concert will be held on Monday, March 2, at 6 p.m. in the school auditorium. more

Calling all Future Durant Kindergarten Students: Call Holly at Durant Elementary School at 785-4433 to be placed on the 2026/2027 class list. You will be sent information for our March 13 round up. If your child currently attends Durant Preschool, you do not need to call. more

From the designing and building to coordination and teamwork while on the competition stage, there’s plenty of hard work that goes into competitive robotics. Regardless of what their skill level is or what their niche ends up being, there’s a place for everyone. more

On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the West Liberty Chamber of Commerce took some time to look back on the past year, celebrate current achievements, and talk about the future at its annual chamber awards reception. more