DES MOINES — Researching the state of Iowa’s vast collection of historic documents and artifacts, …
DES MOINES, Iowa — MidAmerican Energy is alerting its customers that higher natural gas prices will …
The 2021 area city and school elections are coming Tuesday, Nov. 2. The Advocate News presents the …
DES MOINES — The Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources today announced a …
DES MOINES — Open enrollment for Iowans purchasing or changing their Affordable Care Act (ACA) …
DES MOINES — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced that $200 million in federal American Rescue …
West Branch defeats Wilton 28-12 The Wilton football team came into its final regular season game fighting for their playoff lives. Thanks to Durant’s upset win over Mediapolis the week prior; …
Wilton took a strangle-hold on the annual Advocate News Backyard Challenge with its finishes in the …
Durant defeats Mediapolis 18-7 It was a big night in Durant Oct. 8. The Wildcats celebrated senior …
The Wilton volleyball team finished the River Valley Conference regular season schedule unblemished with …
Despite beating the Camanche Storm in a 2-game sweep at the Northeast tournament just five days earlier, …
The Durant cross country team took three runners to compete at Bellevue Marquette Oct. 4. Carlie Jo …
The Class 2A No. 2 ranked Wilton volleyball team had a good run last week, with senior night and …
Mediapolis defeats Wilton 49-0 It was a game that was important for playoff seeding purposes …
Anna Marine is a self-described rule follower. She understands regulations, procedures, and that several things in life are monitored for a reason. As a reporter, I know this first-hand. Anna …
Editor: After reading your letter, Mr. Hammer, I’d like to address a few of your concerns: 1. …
Editor: The Durant and Wilton Community School Districts will pose the question on the election …
Editor: On Tuesday, Nov 2, Durant will be electing a mayor and three members to the city council. I …
This gig keeps me on my toes. It keeps me on the road, and puts me in situations I certainly wouldn't be …
Editor: The Durant school board is at it again, attempting to put forth another tax bond issue …
Editor: Here are the lessons most people try to teach their kids: play by the rules, play …
When I drove past them for the first time, I thought I was seeing things. For anyone traveling …
Mr. and Mrs. Don Steffen of Wilton will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary Oct. 27. Don Steffen and Shirley Smith were married Oct. 27, 1957 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wilton, …
Elwood Proctor, 88, of Moscow died on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021 at Lutheran Living. Visitation will be from 1 …
Donna Jean Ramirez, 77, of Wilton, Iowa, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 at her home. Visitation was held on …
Christopher Lee Hoekstra, 64, of Wilton, Iowa, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. …
Robert J. Andera, 77, of Wilton, Iowa, died on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, …
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Eugene Oakley. He died suddenly on …
Pamela May Lundgren, 69, died Feb. 12, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. A short gravesite service was held …
Levering Lavern Babcock, 83, of Wilton, Iowa died Monday, Oct. 11, 2021 at Simpson Memorial Home in …
