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Austin Williams, Coni Daufeldt, Judy Tucker, Jay Semsch, Katy Jepsen, Jean Semsch, Megan Smyser, Shanna Schneiter, and Cyndi Hagen. Missing from picture: Teresa Paper.

Thrivent Financial gives gifts to preschool

Thrivent Financial supported a community project at the Durant elementary school on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. Age-appropriate gifts were chosen by each preschooler to match their family members. … more

12/27/23

Meeting of American Legion Post 584 in Wilton, on Dec. 5, 2023

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

12/27/23

Yearly calendar captures history

The 2024 Wilton historic calendar not only helps one plan for the future; it also gives a glimpse into the long and storied past of the community. “As the calendar has developed over the … more

By Jacob Lane, AN Editor | 12/27/23

Archer, 6, gives Santa a huge hug during Shop with a Cop, Thursday, Dec. 14, in the Wilton Community Center. Photo by Jacob Lane

Santa never forgets

Shop with a Cop was a resounding success Dec. 14-15, the Wilton Police Department celebrated Christmas with 31 children from the Wilton Community School District. “This is a chance for us … more

12/27/23

Wind turbine sites sought in Scott, Cedar and Muscatine counties

Renewable energy companies targeting sites in Muscatine, Cedar and Scott County for development are looking to lease local land for wind turbines. more

Jacob Lane | 12/27/23

A Mastodon in our back yard

"Did you see them?" "No. Is it true?" "Yes, I saw some of them." Mastodon bones were discovered by a farmer, on his land a short distance south of the Wilton corporation line. It was … more

Anita Hartley Columnist | 12/20/23

Front Row: Hendrix Horner, Avison McKay, Eleanor Van Houten, Harper Grace Ganzer, Liam MacGregor Middle Row: Emma Linnebrink, Carter Rice, Macy Thompson, Brynlee Hayes, Mia Rife, Levi Brown, Monroe Haney, James Duffe, Jonathan Dupuis Back Row: Scarlet Grotzky, Beckett Henke, Ryleigh Meyer, Tommy Failor, Tade Kraklio, Kennedy Twitty, Colt Carver, Hazen Williams (Not pictured: Kaiden Harris) Standing behind: Mrs. Drake

Wilton: Mrs. Drake’s 2nd Grade Class

Carter Rice I would make a lot of cool toys and toy cars. I would give them to a lot of kids and families to help people to to be creative. Levi Brown I would help the … more

12/20/23

Wilton: Ms. Kirkman’s Second Grade Class

Zaylah Contreras If I could work with Santa’s elves, I would make a dinosaur for my little brother. The end Harper Hetzler If I could work with Santa’s elves, I would make a Mickey … more

12/20/23

Front Row: Manuel Garcia, Everly Boorn, Lexi Sharp, Bailey Dusenberry, Scarlett Anderson Middle Row: Derick Holladay, Paxten Porter, Gracie Stenlund, Irelynn Mooney, Justin Greazel, Harper Marolf, Michelle Locey Back Row: Victoria Nickols, Lincoln Treimer, Bryson Griffith, Anna Mau, Wesley Mortsenson, Luke Harris, Donovan James, Kinnick Steffens, Hudson Horner, Fritz Watkins-Schoenig

Wilton: Ms. Sabers' Second Grade Class

Baiey Dusenberry If I cold work with Santa’s elves, I would make blankets pillows, and stuffed animals I would give them to people in need. I would also make American girl dolls. I would give … more

12/20/23

Front Row: Ellie Ochoa, Samantha Euson, Stella Reams, Kenzie Kearley-Pierce, Jayce Warhurst, Robert Hamilton Middle Row: Kaleb Fuller, Bryson McIntire, Conner Chamberlin, Kage Bell, Sloan Cameron, Jaydon Schlapkohl, Mireya Yonkovic Back Row: Naomi Bickel, Lillyana Drapeaux, Maci Stecher, Harper Blieu, Nichole Bouchard, Morgan Huntsberger, Chase Harland

Durant: Ms. Bullard's Second Grade Class

Lillyana Drapeaux I would make a Jo-Jo Siwa doll. I would dive it to my sisters. I would make a chapte book for my mom. The chapter book will have a princess her name is Jasmine. I would make a … more

12/20/23

Front Row: Jonathan Wright, Emery Bullis, Lilly Hawkins, Leo Crane, Hayzel Schroeder, Peyton Grunewald Middle Row: Raegan Rush, Kenton Retherford, Parker Wheeler, Sawyer Horton, Leah Korthaus, Gracie Straube, Connor Orcutt, Marie Ferkel, Wren Wulf Back Row: Gibson Oberlander, Evelyn Brus, Kairi Jellison, Hudson Hendrych, Randy Carpenter, Addie Meyer, Riley Blair, Owen Randall, Lucus Muse

Durant: Ms. Jehle's Second Grade Class

Randy Carpenter If I Could work with Santa’s elves I would make a tiger squishmellow. My squishmellow will be blue with a lightening bolt by it’s eye. When you squeeze it, it will make a roar. … more

12/20/23

Mrs. Storjohann class Front Row: Sadie, Roselyn, Paisley. iddle Row: Charlie, Taylor, Gunner Back Row: Mrs. Storjohann, Ella, Scarlett, Maddox, Hugo

Bennett: Mrs. Storjohann's Second Grade Class

Hugo, I would help the elves make a dirt bike and a Nintendo Switch Minecraft Machine. This would be for Charlie. Merry Christmas. I would make a tractor, remote control dinosaur, and … more

12/20/23

Wilton, Durant and Bennett kids write about gifts they'd like to make

Question: If you could work with Santa’s elves, what gifts would you like to help them make, and whom would you give them to? That was the question posed to our second-grade kiddos this … more

12/20/23

Russell Dean Voss, 72

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

12/20/23

Robert Cox Sr., 91

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

12/20/23

Wilton police reports: Dec. 3-9

Dec. 3 Suspicious circumstances occurred in the 600 block of E 1st Street. Medical call occurred in the 600 block of E 1st Street. Wilton Ambulance responded to the call. … more

12/13/23

Durant police reports: Dec. 3-8

Dec. 3 Suspicious circumstances occurred in the 600 block of E 1st Street. Medical call occurred in the 600 block of E 1st Street. Wilton Ambulance responded to the call. … more

12/13/23

Triple O sends distrubing wind turbine letter

For the third time in the past six months, Liberty/Algonquin Power of Canada, sent out letters on Dec. 1, to Muscatine County landowners inviting them to a meeting at the West Liberty Fairgrounds on … more

Rhonda Staley Meredith, Nichols | 12/13/23

Cedar County GOP caucus sites for Jan. 15

Cass Center Iowa Rochester, Tipton Middle School - Cafeteria, 725 W 7th St Tipton, Iowa Dayton Fairfield, Highpoint Event Center, 509 Lombard St. Clarence Iowa Farmington Sugar Creek, … more

12/13/23

Students lead drive to benefit those in need

St. Mary’s Religious Education students lead a coat, blanket and men’s sock drive to benefit those in need from Nov. 26-Dec. 10, 2023. The entire parish supported the drive. An … more

12/13/23