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The journey to becoming an Eagle-ranked Scout is one to be celebrated, and on Sunday, Jan. 25, the troops of Wilton Troop 151 and Durant Troop 153 had twice as much to celebrate as Durant scouts Nolan Williams and Royce Richman received the highest rank attainable in Boy Scouts.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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1/27/26
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Last Wednesday, members of the Wilton Chamber and Development Alliance gathered at the Wilton Community Center for their annual luncheon. This year marks the 60th year of Wilton Economic Development and the 64th year of the Wilton Chamber.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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1/27/26
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A new bakery will soon be making its way to the West Liberty community, thanks to a newly developed economic development incentive for new businesses.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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1/27/26
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The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors has approved the transferring of tax lien rights from Muscatine County to the City of Muscatine for five properties indebted due to delinquent property taxes.
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Tamara Browning, Correspondent
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1/27/26
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Starting this week, Durant’s high school junior girls will have the opportunity to apply for an annual “learn by doing” program focused on all branches of the government, from the local levels to the state government.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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1/27/26
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While there are still plenty of games left in the 2026 winter and spring sports seasons, next season will see a slight change in the teams that West Liberty’s Comets will be facing off against.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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1/27/26
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A student’s “night to remember” isn’t complete without the perfect outfit, the West Liberty Community Closet is hoping to help provide local junior and senior girls with the dress of their dreams.
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1/27/26
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Hoping to help local families on the most romantic holiday of the year, the Wilton Girl Scout Troop 3046 have announced their latest fundraiser – babysitting services throughout Valentine’s Day evening, Saturday, Feb. 14.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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1/27/26
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This weekend, the Durant Baseball Facebook page announced that 2018 Durant graduate Curtis Lilienthal would be added to the high school’s coaching staff as its new Varsity Assistant Baseball/Pitching coach.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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1/27/26
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When it first opened in May 2025, Secondwave Harbor in Wilton set out to be a thrift store that helped both its neighbors and the environment through low prices and a strong focus on recycling. But while Secondwave is still focused on helping, it will also need some help if its doors are to stay open.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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1/27/26
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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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1/27/26
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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.
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1/27/26
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The 2026 Republican Precinct Caucuses will be held on Monday, Feb. 2. The program starts at 7 p.m. sharp at the locations listed below. Please arrive no less than one hour early for registration.
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1/27/26
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The Durant-Wilton Food Pantry, 408 Cedar Street in Wilton, will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
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1/27/26
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Sen. Ken Rozenboom and his family have farmed and raised hogs for decades in south central Iowa.
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Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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1/27/26
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Wilton Police Department 1/15/26 – 1/22/26
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1/27/26
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Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with C-CHANGE: Grass2Gas, will host a virtual field day on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. CST. The event, which is available at no cost, will feature a live discussion with Carl Kurtz, a professional writer, teacher, naturalist and photographer with over 50 years of prairie establishment and management experience.
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1/27/26
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On Monday, Jan. 12, the Wilton City Council held its first meeting of the new year, welcoming its newest member, Mike Rohwer, to the group. With this first meeting also came the renewal of the council’s yearly appointment resolutions, unanimously approved through Resolution 01122026A.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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1/20/26
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Throughout the past five years, numerous board members, donors, and volunteers have made plans, raised funds, and put in the effort to build something great for all the guests at the Muscatine County Fair. This month, all their hard work culminated in a grand opening to remember.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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1/20/26
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For as long as he can remember, Mike Dauber has enjoyed the outdoors. Led by his passion for nature and the many hobbies connected to it, Dauber served as Director for Cedar County Conservation for 29 years. He retired Dec. 2025 just before new year’s.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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1/20/26
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