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Durant residents, Glen and Judy Swanson have given $5,000 to the Muscatine County Fair Event Center project. The Swansons farm in the Durant area and have three daughters Julie (Rick) Kuehn, Glenda … more
Representatives of the Muscatine County Fair met with the family of Virgil and Peggy Meyers last week to receive a $25,000 donation for the new event center the fair board plans to build in 2025. … more
The Wilton FFA has done it again! The local chapter was selected as the state winner for Iowa as part of the 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition. Students have designed a … more
Century Fence is the final piece of the 100-plus acre puzzle that is the Wilton Industrial Park, successfully completing a 60-year endeavor by the City of Wilton. “We’ve done … more
On Thursday, Feb 29, skeptics and believers alike gathered at the Wilton Public Library for the Iowa City Ghost Hunters (ICGH) presentation. Kent Andersen, of ICGH, educated the 26 participants … more
Jack Rife of Wilton is one of two new members of the Iowa Hereford Hall of Fame. He and Bill Goehring, Libertyville, were honored during the Iowa Hereford Breeders Association’s (IHBA) banquet … more
By Tim Evans Advocate Contributor The City of Durant is considering combining efforts on economic development with neighboring communities. The council discussed joining … more
State Representative Bobby Kaufmann (R) paid West Liberty a visit Saturday morning, March 2, where he talked with local constituents in the WeLead building. “This is my first full year … more
A former Wilton elementary and middle school teacher and volleyball coach has been appointed the new superintendent of the Indianola School District. The Indianola School Board of Education will … more
Durant’s Lt. J.L. Schryer American Legion Post 430 presented two large checks toward local projects in February. The first was a $10,000 donation to the City of Durant toward playground … more
The City of Wilton and its Parks and Recreation Department have made major changes and upgrades to their respective websites. “We are loving the new website,” says City Clerk … more
Wilton sent 14 students, 7th-8th grade, to participate in the SEICDA 7th-9th Grade honor choir Thursday, Jan. 25, at Assumption Catholic High School in Davenport. On Jan. 7-8, eight Junior and … more
The Durant High School Drama Class will present the musical “Annie Jr.” on Saturday and Sunday, March 2-3, at Durant High School Auditorium.   The two-act play, presented … more
On Thursday, Feb. 22, a group of ladies met at the Wilton Public Library for the first meeting of the Yarn Club.   What is a Yarn Club, you ask? A group to hang out with some friendly folks … more
Wilton Public Library Join us at the Wilton Public Library for the following activities in March. Nancy Stockwell will be leading three programs this month, starting with the … more
The Muscatine County Fair held its annual Weekend for the Fair fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 24, in the Activity Center, attended by more the 350 community members. However, the big news of the … more
Wilton Police Department Feb. 18 Traffic stop Hwy 38 and 330th Street.   Taylor Lorenzen of Williamsburg was charged with possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine and … more
A new storm water utility tax took a step forward Monday, Feb. 12, during the Durant city council meeting. The council approved the first reading of an ordinance that will add $1 month to every … more
The Wilton City Council covered a lot of ground Monday, Feb. 12, at city hall. The meeting began with discussion about the rising rent at a local mobile home park. Afterwards, the council … more
The Wilton American Legion Post 584 wants to get back in the spotlight with more community activities.   They’re putting together a member-driven “Chili Cook-off” to help … more
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