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Let there be light—The Bennett Community School District recently added new, bright lights at the base of its flagpoles in front of the school building, which helps illuminate both the flags and building at night. Prior to putting in the lights, the flags at Bennett school were raised and taken down each day. Now they can stay flying throughout the school year. According to Principal Jeremiah Costello, the flagpoles at Bennett are in memory of Dawn Bentrott of the Bennett class of 1988. “We’ve been looking for ways to rejuvenate the front of our building. We want people to know we’re here and thriving,” Costello said. There is also a tradition of holding a first day of school raising of the flags, and last day of school lowering of the flags. The tradition will continue, and now the lights allow the flags to stay flying the entire school year. The enrollment at Bennett this year is 82 (pre-K through sixth grade). Starting in seventh grade, Bennett students can go to either Durant or Tipton schools as Bennett has whole grade sharing agreements with both districts.
New Bennett School lights shining bright
Bobby Kaufmann
Kaufmann announces re-election bid in new House district
WILTON — Representative Bobby Kaufmann (R-Wilton) announced his re-election bid for Iowa House. Kaufmann currently represents House District 73. Under the newly confirmed redistricting maps, he … more
Wilton High School held its annual National Honor Society ceremony on the evening of Nov. 10. New members inducted to Wilton’s NHS chapter were Ava Barrett, Kailee Martin, Taylor Schult, Gage Oien, Max Yohe, Clayton Guyer, Lauren Thompson, Emma Hartman, Abigail Hugunin and Caden Kirkman. Senior members include Gage Oien, Nolan Townsend, Abram Jirak, Ella Caffery, Taylor Schult, Kailee Martin and Mallory Lange. Pictured at the ceremony were (front row from left) Rachel Hunter, Lauren Thompson, Max Yohe, Emma Hartman, Kailee Martin, Mallory Lange and Abigail Hugunin; back row, Ava Barrett, Charlotte Brown, Gage Oien, Nolan Townsend, Caden Kirkman, Clayton Guyer, Abram Jirak, Ella Caffery and Taylor Schult.
Wilton High School hosts NHS ceremony
Durant Industrial Arts teacher Tim Rouse (center) is pictured with Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA) President GT Karr (left), Sueppel’s Siding & Remodeling, and Jeff Anderson (right), Star Equipment, Ltd. — the company that won the 2020 award.
Durant High School industrial arts program named ‘Partner of the Year’
Durant Community School District and its Industrial Arts teacher Tim Rouse are helping to develop the home building industry’s future workforce through high schools. And that earned them the … more
Iowa DPS launches new interactive I-CRIME database
DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Public Safety is pleased to announce the launch of its new state crime database, I-CRIME. This online database is a modern tool that updates Iowa’s … more
Durant union contract 'a win-win for everybody’
A three-year agreement between the city of Durant and Teamsters Union 238 was presented to officials at the Nov. 22 city council meeting. Notable changes included a shorter probationary period, … more
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Wilton Christmas Tree Extravaganza Dec. 5
The Wilton Historical Society will host its annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza at the Wilton Depot, Sunday, Dec. 5, in conjunction with the Wilton Chamber of Commerce’s annual Window Walk in … more
Wilton Christmas light contest
The Wilton Chamber of Commerce will be judging area Christmas lights in the days following the annual Window Walk. The downtown Wilton Window Walk is Sunday, Dec. 5. Christmas light house … more
Helping the homeless—Fifth grade students at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wilton held a Winter Survival Project with the parish Oct. 17 through Nov. 7. Items were donated by members of the church, friends, neighbors, and supported by Thrivent. Children learned about issues adults and children are faced with when homeless. Leslie Bates, of Humility of Mary, accepted the donated items, and will deliver them to the shelter. The students also made “Survival Kits” for the homeless, consisting of water, socks (most requested item), hand warmers, lotion, candy, wipes, etc. Members of the student group include (at right) Nevin Williams, Aubrey Young, Bryndle Smith, teacher Jean Semsch, Tessa Costello, Lucy Costello, teacher Rebecca Young, Ruby Timmerman, Charlie Bazal, Connor Thornton and Weston Stranberg. Not pictured: Collin Lawler.
St. Mary's students help the homeless
Applications open for Iowa Employer Innovation Grants
DES MOINES — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced a $1.2 million Future Ready Iowa grant opportunity for employers who are developing workforce solutions. The Future Ready Iowa Employer … more
KIB Derelict Building Program
Pioneered by Keep Iowa Beautiful, the Derelict Building Program is now sponsored by the Iowa DNR and offers Iowa communities of 5,000 or fewer residents’ financial assistance to address neglected … more
Oakdale Cemetery board needs trustees
The terms of two trustees on the Wilton Oakdale Cemetery board will expire at the annual meeting of all lot owners on Jan. 10, 2022. Currently the board of trustees makes decisions for the … more
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