The Durant American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 430, will host its annual Veteran’s Appreciation Pancake Breakfast from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov 18, at the Durant Legion.
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10/26/23
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The Feather Party is back, and Durant student-athletes are hoping the community turns out to support them.
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10/26/23
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When you’re a Boy Scout leader for 45 years, you not only gain a lot of friends, but great memories.
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Tim Evans, Advocate Reporter
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10/26/23
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Fun is the buzzword as Durant junior high and high school students prepare for the annual Variety Show.
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Erin M. Gentz, Interim Editor
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10/26/23
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“We haven’t had a major construction project in 50 years.”
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Tim Evans, Advocate Reporter
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10/26/23
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Wilton police reports
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11/2/23
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Sharon Kay Mockmore, age 70, of Wilton, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island, Ill. A visitation was held from 4-7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27, at Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, at the funeral home. Burial took place in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton.
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11/2/23
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The Durant American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 430, will host its annual Veteran’s Appreciation Pancake Breakfast from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov 18, at the Durant Legion.
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11/2/23
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A special Veteran’s Day lunch will be held at the Wilton American Legion post at 1000 Maurer Street on Saturday, Nov. 4, hosted by the Zion Lutheran Church.
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11/2/23
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The First District Iowa American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting a special “Soup Sampler Supper” on Friday, Nov. 3, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Muscatine Legion at 110 South Houser St.
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11/2/23
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Farmers in Iowa are routinely harvesting more than 200 bushels of corn per acre this year despite widespread drought as crop harvest reaches its conclusion, according to field agronomists for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
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Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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11/2/23
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2023 marks the 45th anniversary of Cub Scouts Pack 153.
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11/2/23
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Wilton sophomore Audra Coss ended her cross-country season on the grandest stage at the Iowa High School cross-country state meet in Fort Dodge last Saturday.
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Ryan Stonebraker, Advocate Sports Writer
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11/2/23
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A frigid Friday night last week made for true football weather for the second round of the Class 1A playoffs.
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Ryan Stonebraker, Advocate Sports Writer
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11/2/23
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Did you know that according to the Centers for Disease Control, the leading causes of death across the United States in 2022 included heart disease, unintentional injury, and stroke? When an emergency occurs to you or a loved one, time is a critical factor in receiving early emergency care. On Nov. 7, you have an opportunity to help reduce the time it takes to receive emergency care.
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11/2/23
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On Nov. 7, those of you that live within the Durant School District have the opportunity to vote on a bond referendum and VPPEL (Voter approved PPEL) funding additions. Even though I am a resident of Illinois, I and many others are impacted by your vote.
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11/2/23
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As the director of emergency management for Cedar County, two of my core duties are to plan for any disaster that might affect Cedar County, and to work to reduce the effects of those disasters upon the residents of Cedar County. Many of the disaster plans for our county include some facet of medical response. Knowing that “… the state of emergency medical services in Cedar County, in the present state, does not appear to be sustainable, long-term, under the current model” deeply concerns me.
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11/2/23
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The Board of Supervisors of Cedar County has an obligation to ensure that prompt and efficient emergency medical services are provided for the residents, businesses, and visitors of Cedar County. Unfortunately, that is not always occurring today.
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11/2/23
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Linsey Reimers will run unopposed for mayor of Nichols seeking a third term while five incumbents vie for seats on the city council including Kelsie Lampe, Russell E. Grim, Cynthia Massey, Jay Hora and John J. Hudson. All are two-year seats.
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11/2/23
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A staff vs students benefit basketball game for the Durant-Wilton area food pantries will be held Friday, Nov. 3, beginning at 2:40 p.m. at the Durant High School gym. Durant high school students can participate by bringing in food items as they will get a ticket for every item donated, a chance to play in the game.
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11/2/23
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