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David Leon Spilger, 67, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Visitation was held Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at the Henderson-Barker …
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2/21/24
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Deborah Sue Cole, age 68, of Bennett, died on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at her home.
A celebration of life will be held from Noon – 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the Bennett American …
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2/21/24
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The Durant School Board of Education authorized bids totaling over $270,000 on four construction projects at their regular Monday, Feb. 12 meeting at the District’s Superintendent Office.
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Tim Evans
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2/21/24
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The Durant High School Drama Class will present the musical “Annie Jr.” on Saturday and Sunday, March 2-3, in the Durant High School Auditorium, announced by director Jeanine Link, the …
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2/21/24
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The Durant Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting on Monday, April 15 at 5 p.m., during which members of the community can get updates on city activities as well as economic development …
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Tim Evans
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2/21/24
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There is a group of dedicated ladies who put a lot of work into raising money to support the athletes of Wilton Junior and Senior High School.
They are Becky Hansen, Terri Becker and …
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Rebecca Bovenmyer
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2/21/24
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Easy as 1-2-3, as the saying goes.
For Wilton freshman Liam Adlfinger, that held true as the Beavers 106-pounder defeated the top three seeds in his bracket to win the Class 1A state …
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Ryan Stonebraker
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2/21/24
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For his first time at the Iowa High School Athletic Association boys’ state wrestling tournament, Durant sophomore Trey Ramer certainly made his presence felt.
The lone Wildcat qualifier …
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Ross Shinberg
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2/21/24
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The Durant boys’ bowling team season came to a close last Tuesday (Feb. 13) at the Iowa High School Athletic Association Class 1A state qualifying meet in New Hampton.
In a pod with seven …
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Ross Shinberg
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2/21/24
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The Wilton Beaver girls’ basketball team knew they had their work cut out for them when they traveled to Class 2A No. 5 Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont on February 16.
The Rockets have …
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Ryan Stonebraker
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2/21/24
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The Wilton Beaver boys’ basketball team saw their season end last week at the hands of RVC foe Iowa City Regina, 68-57 in a district loss.
The Beavers and Regals were playing for the …
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Ryan Stonebraker
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2/21/24
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In 2018 Anna Marine performed at the Iowa State Fair… only a few short years later she was at a different venue: Carnegie Hall in New York City.
“It made me feel like an actual …
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Jacob Lane
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2/14/24
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On Jan. 21, the Wilton Fire Department held their banquet to honor members of the group that went above and beyond.
Fire Chief Jamie Hull said the annual banquet celebrates the success of …
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Tim Evans
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2/14/24
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Always working to accept unique donations, the Tri-County Heritage & Genealogy Museum continues to keep its doors open in the heart of the Durant business district.
The Museum held its …
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Tim Evans
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2/14/24
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Rehearsals are ongoing for the HiLiters, as they prepare for their part in the Wilton Fine Arts Guild’s spring production in mid-March.
The group this year consists of 14 area vocalists …
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2/14/24
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The 29 members of the Wilton Fire Department and Ambulance Services will be hosting their annual pancake breakfast this Sunday, Feb. 18, their biggest fundraiser of the year.
Serving more than …
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Tim Evans
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2/14/24
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How can you have it both ways? That is what Rep. Miller Meeks wants. She and House Republicans demanded border security measures before funding Ukraine and Israel with arms.
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2/14/24
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Following the first in series, “A Year on Ladybug Farm,” this book resumes the story of three women, Cici, Bridget and Lindsay, who buy a dilapidated farm and mansion. Friends for …
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Anita Heartley
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2/14/24
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This week we are beginning to discuss legislation to further address school safety. The tragic shooting at Perry High School brought school safety to the top of our legislative agenda.
We have …
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Bobby Kaufmann, State Representative
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2/14/24
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Wilton Public Library Children’s Librarian Rebecca Bovenmyer wasn't a fan of science when she was a young student. “I didn’t like science. It was very boring,” she said.
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Tim Evans
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2/14/24
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