Vernon C. Voelkers, age 78, of Durant, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at his home.  A celebration of life was held from 3-6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the Durant American Legion.  Burial will take place at a later date in Durant Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to Durant Firefighters Inc. in his memory.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Ruth Hamann of Walcott, is celebrating her 85th birthday with an open house at 4 p.m., Sept. 23 at the Walcott Legion, 121 Bryant St., Walcott, IA 52773 more

Ken Noble will be recognized on his 90th birthday, on Saturday, Sept. 16, during a family picnic at Discovery Park in Muscatine. more

Emerson Drake, of Wilton, has been named to the dean's list for the Spring 2023 semester at Central College, Pella, Iowa. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher on … more

Wilton students Gracie Koele and Isaac Guerra, and Durant student Keagen Head are among 1,100 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the president's list for the 2023 spring … more

Paul Gründer is being celebrated for his 90th birthday, 2-4 p.m., July 9 from 2-4 at the Wilton Community Center. All friends and family are invited. more

Clarice Glenney will be celebrating a birthday June 29th. Clarice has blessed many of us with 102 year s of love, joy, wisdom, friendship, memories and the warmest hugs and for this we couldn’t be … more

Frank Edward Dvorak, 87, of Wilton, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at Harmony Utica Ridge, Davenport, after a prolonged illness. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at … more

Marvin Krause, former instrumental music instructor of the Durant Community Schools, will celebrate his 100th birthday on Jan. 6, 2024. Marvin and his family were residents of Durant from 1957 to … more

James Roy Henry Kress, 54, of Wilton, died unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 22,2023, on his beloved farm. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, from 4-7 p.m. at the Bentley Funeral Home in … more

Annual Meeting to be held Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, at 6 p.m.in the Wilton City Conference Room. One member will be elected to the Oakdale Cemetery Association Board of Trustees for a three-year … more

Commander Patrick Willson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. with 15 members present. The group recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim Huston offered a Prayer. The meeting minutes from November … more

Robert Cox Sr., 91, of Riverton, Wyo., formerly of Davenport, Iowa, died on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. A Funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at the Runge Mortuary in … more

Russell Dean Voss, 72, of Tipton, died in the comfort of his home from complications of declining health. Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, from 9-1l a.m. at Fry Funeral Home in … more

Betty J. Madsen, 90, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at the Lone Tree Health Care Center.   Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at the Henderson-Barker Funeral Home … more

Lauretta M. Giese, age 93, of Durant, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Wheatland Manor. Arrangements are pending at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant. more

Merle Warren Sterner, Jr, age 80, of Wilton, died on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at his home. A celebration of life will be held from 2-6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at the Wilton Community Room in … more

Frank Edward Dvorak, 87, of Wilton, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at Harmony Utica Ridge, Davenport, after a prolonged illness. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at … more

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Eloise E. Sessler, age 94, of Wilton, died on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at Simpson Memorial Home, West Liberty. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Bentley Funeral … more