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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 …
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1/3/24
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The Wilton wrestling team traveled West to Poweshiek County last week to take part in the BGM Holiday duals.
There, Wilton faced five teams and picked up five wins in those duals. The Beavers …
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By Ryan Stonebraker
Advocate Sports Writer
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1/3/24
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The Wilton girl’s wrestling team fell in two River Valley Conference dual meets before Christmas break last week. The Beavers fell 31-30 to Anamosa and 42-30 to Mid-Prairie. The Beavers will be off …
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By Ryan Stonebraker
Advocate Sports Writer
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1/3/24
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The Durant girl’s wrestling team finished up their pre-Christmas break schedule with a good night at their last dual action before the holidays. The Wildcats went 2-1 in three meets, collecting two …
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By Ryan Stonebraker
Advocate Sports Writer
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1/3/24
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The Durant Wildcat wrestling team finished the pre-Christmas portion of their schedule on December 18 when they traveled to the Doug Guilford tournament in Starmont.
There, the Wildcats were one …
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By Ryan Stonebraker
Advocate Sports Writer
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1/3/24
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And here we are, at the beginning of a brand-new year!
It’s time to buy a new historic calendar at the Candy Kitchen, get the year wrong when writing the date for the next month, and be …
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1/3/24
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Dec. 10
-Traffic stop 1100 block Hwy 38 driver was given a verbal warning.
-Traffic stop in the 1000 block of W 3rd Street. Jamie Ewart of Wapello was arrested for operating while …
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12/27/23
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Dec. 10 1:56 am: Assisted Walcott PD with a domestic disturbance. 3:08 pm: Traffic stop at 14th Avenue and 3rd Street. Driver was given a warning for the violation. Dec. 11 3:06 pm: Routine walk …
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12/27/23
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Marcus Ostofi and Kevin Mundt were sworn into the Durant City Council on Monday, Dec. 18, by Mayor Scott Spengler.
The 2024 Durant City Council will consist of Tom Daufeldt, Dan Sterner, Diane …
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12/27/23
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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 …
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12/27/23
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The Wilton Public Library had some very special visitors on Saturday, Dec. 16. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and a couple of elves came to share some Christmas fun with area children.
Santa read the …
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12/27/23
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Girls' bowling schedule
1/6: Tournament at Rose Bowl (Louisa-Muscatine)
1/9: Meet against Louisa-Muscatine
1/20: Invitational at Plaza Bowl (Hosted by Clinton)
1/22: Meet at …
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12/27/23
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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 …
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12/27/23
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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.
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12/27/23
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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 …
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12/27/23
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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 …
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By Jacob Lane, AN Editor
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12/27/23
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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 …
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12/27/23
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Renewable energy companies targeting sites in Muscatine, Cedar and Scott County for development are looking to lease local land for wind turbines.
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Jacob Lane
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12/27/23
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"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 …
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Anita Hartley
Columnist
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12/20/23
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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 …
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12/20/23
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