Every day begins when the sun barely announces itself at the edge of the plains. Fifteen year old Andy Klindt is feeding the livestock. He scoops the different feed to alleviate whatever deficiency the two cows and three sheep have and tosses it into their troughs. The animals relax in their pens in the barn basement with fans blowing into their faces. more

Trying to spice up life at Floral Hall, Menzea Nielsen is challenging the youth and adults of Cedar County and neighboring communities to participate in any of five new events this year at the Cedar County Fair in Tipton. more

The Cedar County Fair runs from Wednesday, July 10 – Sunday, July 14, at the county fairgrounds, located at 1195 210th Street, Tipton. On opening day of the fair, veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive free admission with valid ID. Friday will be daycare free gate from 9 a.m. – noon, and senior centers free gate from noon-3 p.m. Sunday is Family Day Free Gate, sponsored by the Cedar County Farm Bureau. more

The Muscatine County Fair will be held from July 17-21, and this year’s theme is “Time Marches On.” more

The Mississippi Valley Fair will be held from July 30 – Aug. 4. more

Modern semi-trucks shining in the summer sun fill the Iowa 80 World’s Largest Truckstop near Walcott. But step into the I-80 Trucking Museum and experience the wooden panels of the Eldridge 1903. more

Today’s mission? Eradicate autumn olive trees overrunning restored prairie and wetland in Scott County. more

Wilton residents will soon see two new faces patrolling the streets as police chief Dave Clark introduced a pair of new officers during the May 10 city council meeting. Jessica Saleh joined the … more

Durant police June 9 The officer handled animal complaint in the 1100 block of 8th Street. Traffic stop at 10 th Avenue and 5 th Street a warning was given for the traffic violation. … more

Wilton police June 9 Traffic stop 1500 block of Hwy 38; driver was given a verbal warning for speeding. Agency assist occurred in Durant for a disturbance. June 10 Welfare check in the … more

Daniel Scott Daniel M. Scott, age 79, of Wilton, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  Online … more

Loraine Skipton Loraine Frances Skipton, age 92, of Wilton, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Wilton Retirement Community.  A funeral service was held at 12 noon, Tuesday, June 18, at … more

Vickie Anderson Vickie L. Anderson, 70, of Moscow, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, due to complications of Leukemia. Visitation was held … more

  UNIVERSITY OF IOWA The following local students were among those named to the President’s List for the spring 2024 semester at the University of Iowa. Eligible students must … more

By Tim Evans AN Reporter There likely isn’t anyone as kind as Amy Windus in the small town of Atalissa – and the young lady gets a lot of that from her father, Randy. … more

By Tim Evans AN Reporter City Administrator Jeff Horne is proud to report the completion of a new walking/bike trail in the city, extending from the Wilton schools on Division Street to … more

By Tim Evans AN Reporter The Durant School Board of Education approved spending $164,990 to create a new parking lot at the southeast corner of the unit campus Monday, June 10, at their regular … more

The district will host a work session on Monday, June 24, beginning at 5:30 p.m. for the board before a regular meeting on Monday, July 8, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Both will be held in the District … more

June 2 8:09 p.m. Park check Hwy 6 8:22 p.m. Traffic stop 500 block of 12th Avenue; driver was given a warning for a traffic violation. June 3 1:05 p.m. Record request for private … more