Nine years of early mornings and late nights have carried Wilton senior Oliver Grings to one of the most coveted spots in Iowa livestock showing. more

On Monday, August 10, the Wilton City Council approved the sale of lots 1-8 and 11-13 to Papers Construction for $165,000. The company plans to build single-story condos on these lots. City Administrator Jeff Horne said, “This sale will cover the cost of the demolition of the swimming pool, as well as costs for surveying, legal work, etc.” This purchase completes the sale of all lots at Schoolhouse Meadows. more

The Durant School District’s maintenance team and construction teams have nearly made it across the finish line as they prepare for the doors of each Durant school building to open in two weeks’ time. more

11 year old West Liberty student Yavila Lopez-Vileta has been playing softball for four years, originally starting with the West Liberty team before being brought onto the West Branch team. From catching to hitting, Yavila works hard to give her team the points they need. more

A group that plans public readings of the Bible have authorization to have the event on Friday, Sept. 11, at the Muscatine County Courthouse in Muscatine. more

The Muscatine County Parkinson Support Group will meet at The Wesley Family Life Center, 114 West 4th Street in Muscatine, on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 3 p.m.  more

Two 1st readings were held for new policies - No. 503.11 (Disruptive Behavior + Removal Procedures), and No. 504.8 (Student Activity Program) - being introduced to the Wilton Community School District by state legislation. These readings were held during the Aug. 12 Wilton School Board meeting. more

Wilton Chamber & Development Alliance (WCDA) presented a First Dollar to Alliance Electric Services (AES) on August 12. more

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is working to develop a reporting and data collection system to better understand recycling in the state. more

Since she was around 12 years old, West Liberty’s Vanessa Vargas has had an interest in sewing. Several years and one fashion degree later, and Vargas is still happily sewing, and is hoping to use her skills to help her community as she continues pursuing her dreams. more

Flock Safety is tightening privacy and oversight controls for its nationwide network of automated license plate readers as more communities pull back from the technology and lawmakers across the political spectrum push for new restrictions. more

Iowa Auditor Rob Sand called for his opponents and his own supporters to be “respectful” Saturday as the race for Iowa governor heats up. more

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at the Wilton Community Room with the following present: Trustees Tom Maurer, Terri Becker, Mike Norton, Bob Glenney, and Becky Hansen. Guest Laurie Maurer. more

Durant Police Department 8/7/26 – 8/13/26 more

Wilton Police Department 8/6/26 – 8/13/26 more

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Food Systems Team is accepting registrations for Virtual Local Food Leader 101, an online course designed to help participants develop knowledge, skills and connections for effective contribution to community food systems initiatives. more

Farmers, ag retailers, crop advisors and conservation professionals can explore current Iowa State University research on cropping systems, nitrate loss, cover crops and a potential alternative biomass crop — miscanthus — at the upcoming Fall Field Day at the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm on Sept. 10 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event is hosted by ISU Extension and Outreach, ISU Research Farms and the Southeast Iowa Agricultural Research Association. more

In any field that involves technology or mechanics, there are advances being made each and every year. For teachers to continue giving their students the best knowledge possible, sometimes they need to learn an extra thing or two. more

Every town has at least one big community event that brings out both the crowds and the smiles, and for Durant, many believe its big community event is the annual Firefighters Festival. more

During its August 3 meeting, the West Liberty School Board held its first reading of board policy 504.06, which would allow the participation of eighth-grade students in high school athletics, should specific circumstances and qualifications be met. more