After four months of training, Officer Anthony McKims officially joined the Wilton Police Department April 30, five days after his graduation from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.
On April 27, Jacob Zeman of West Liberty and Amber Oien of Wilton were recognized by Governor Kim …
From being a star football player to being seen as a fun, caring and bright individual, the moments …
Authorities say a fire started in the basement of a historic one-room schoolhouse early Wednesday (April …
A pending ordinance that would have, in part, allowed private burial sites in the county will be on the …
Puppeteers perform at New Puppeteers Festival
City leaders donated to the Freedom Rock and entered the Smorgasbord prize drawing at the April 28 …
Without Greg Reynolds, Bennett’s Ambulance Service might not exist for daytime calls during the …
Now is the time for Iowa high school golfers to start hitting their stride. The West Liberty boys’ golfers heard that message loud and clear.
10 Beaver athletes made their decisions official, committing to colleges to continue their academic and …
The Durant girls’ golf team continues to shine. As the calendar flipped to May, the Wildcats maintain …
In a matchup that could preview a future postseason clash, the No. 2-ranked West Liberty Comets squared …
The Wilton boys’ golf team took a short bus ride west last Tuesday (April 29) to compete in the West …
Area athletes got to run, jump and throw inside Drake Stadium last week during the 115th Drake …
The Wilton Beaver boys’ golfers competed as one of ten teams at the annual Durant Wildcat …
Durant sophomore Bailey Scott was on a tear last week, leading the Wildcats’ girls’ golf team …
May Day is an old-fashioned holiday. Russia commemorates this date in a big way. Children used to dance around a Maypole. I’m not sure kids still celebrate the month.
At just 16 years old, Ricardo Garcia Rodriguez is proving that age is no limit when it comes to turning a …
The middle class struggles because our elected representatives, such as 1st District Republican …
I grew up on YouTube and Vine, so I never really felt the need to get a TikTok account. Whenever anything …
During the 13th week of the legislative session, lawmakers focused on debating bills that made it past …
Last week was the final funnel deadline for bills to be considered. We did not have floor debate …
The 82nd Indivisible group that I belong to believes that libraries protect intellectual …
Last week was the final funnel deadline for bills to be considered. We did not have floor debate …
Larry Lee First was born a leap year baby in Summerville, Mass., to Henry Gust First and Phyllis Giesel First. He grew up in Detroit Lakes Minn., and Durant, where he (Ox) was known for his athletic talents in basketball, football, baseball and track. His name is on the wall at the Durant High School for the most basketball rebounds, numbering 791. He married Gail Sannes (Normal, Ill.) and they had two beautiful daughters.
Susan McConnell, 79, of Solon, passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2025.
Susan Kristine “Kris” Bradish, 74, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Lisa J. (Garvin) Young, 63, of Muscatine, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Premier Estates …
Robert Eugene Gust, aged 86, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort …
PFC Tristan M. Hughes, age 24, of Durant, currently stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C., passed away …
Steven Ray Reinert, age 81, of Davenport, formerly of Durant, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025, …
Heaven is going to have its hands full, as another Garvin passes through the pearly gates! Sweet …
