Every year during the first full week of October, the country’s fire departments and firefighters observe Fire Prevention Week, a week dedicated to teaching residents of all ages how to prevent fires and stay safe. The West Liberty and Nichols Fire Departments are no exception to this. more

During this semester’s parent-teacher conference, Durant Elementary School held Family Math Night in its cafeteria for PK-6th grade students. more

After receiving eight contractor bids for its Indoor Activities Building project, the West Liberty School Board has decided to make Peak Construction Group, LLC, of Cedar Rapids the project’s general contractor. more

This year’s bike decorating winners were Zoey Wilson with her fairy and flower bike, Nora Hunt with her sunflower arch bike, and Emmry Holladay with her and her friend’s beaver dam bike. Each winner received a gift card to the Wilton Candy Kitchen. more

The Muscatine County Fair invites the public to attend its Annual Meeting on Monday, Oct. 28, 2025, at the Activity Center on the fairgrounds in West Liberty. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with supper, drinks, and a silent auction, followed by the official meeting at 7:30 p.m. more

On Friday, Nov. 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the Durant American Legion, in coordination with the Athletic Department at Durant Community School District, will be hosting its annual Feather Party fundraiser at the Durant Legion headquarters (712 5th Street.) more

Three public hearings on amending city ordinance codes were held during the Oct. 7 West Liberty City Council meeting, allowing both the public and the council to give comments regarding these ordinance changes. more

In the latter half of October, two fan-favorite events will be returning to the Atalissa Fire Department, located at 126 Depot Street in Atalissa. more

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Structures such as detached garages or sheds are allowed in front yards in Muscatine County after the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors approved the second and final reading of an amendment to the Muscatine County Zoning Ordinance. more

At every home Durant football game, the Sons of the American Legion raises both the American flag and the Durant Wildcats flag during the National Anthem. more

Last month, on September 15, following the retirement of Gary DeVore, DeVore’s Towing welcomed its new owner, Shane Nuhanovic. more

On Friday, October 10, during the halftime of this week’s home football game, the West Liberty High School Athletics Department will be holding its first induction ceremony for its new Athletics Hall of Fame. more

On Thursday, Oct. 9, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., the Wilton Public Library will be hosting a bike decorating party for local students. All decorating supplies will be provided by the library, with these supplies including crepe paper, markers, pipe cleaners, and Wilton Beavers logos. more

Last Wednesday, Oct. 1, Alpen Ford held its “Drive 4 UR Community” fundraiser in the Durant High School parking lot, offering test drives for some of its vehicles. more

The application period will open Nov. 1 for the 2025-2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Community Access and Eligibility Division, Community Action Agencies Unit, and has been established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating cost. more

This friendly and dapper looking skeleton was spotted at the storefront corner of Cedar and West 4th Street on the first day of October, being the first of the downtown Wilton buildings to show their Halloween spirit. more

When Andrea and Danny Shaffer first began considering retirement, one of their biggest concerns was whether or not the people they sold their business to would care about actually keep it going. With members of their family now taking the wheel, their worries have completely subsided. more

On Saturday, October 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Friends of the West Liberty Library will be holding its book and bake sale at the West Liberty Public Library, 400 North Spencer Street. more

Wilton Police Department 09/21/25 – 10/01/25 more