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Wilton Police Sgt. Todd Johnson became Wilton School District's School Resource Officer in February. He'll spend the school year as the school's resource officer and continue his police work with the city of Wilton in the summers. He's shown above in his office at school, where he can monitor all the cameras on campus.

Wilton's new SRO Todd Johnson 'a good fit'

“It’s 1,000 kids with 1,000 personalities.” -Wilton SRO Todd Johnson It’s been just a couple months since Wilton Police Sgt. Todd Johnson began serving as Wilton School District’s … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 5/5/21

EICC’s fall registration underway

Fall registration at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC), including Muscatine Community College, for new and current students is underway. Students are encouraged to begin the registration process … more

5/5/21

Durant school to provide summer meals

The USDA has issued nationwide waivers which allow school districts and community organizations to utilize flexibilities around site locations, non-congregate feeding, parent and guardian pick-up, … more

5/5/21

At the 123rd annual Wilton High School Alumni Banquet April 17, a dozen members of the Wilton class of 2021 were awarded scholarships worth $2,000 each. The scholarships were made possible thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Leland Smith Foundation, and more than $13,000 in donations were received in 2021 from former Wilton alumni. Pictured above include (front row from left) Debbie Marolf, Anita Arnold and Lori Baker — members of the scholarship committee — Chloe Wells, Josie Said, Emi Coss, Tessa Bartell, Zoe Barrett and Meggan Hook; back row, scholarship committee member Fred Grunder, Mila Johnson, Josh Hunter, Marshall Ochiltree, Chase Garvin, Gage Hagen and Colton Cruse.

After two years, WHS Alumni Banquet takes center stage

After a two-year hiatus, the Wilton High School annual Alumni Banquet was back in session April 17. Hosted by the Wilton High School Alumni Association, the 2021 banquet was the first since 2019, as … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 4/29/21

College News: April 29, 2021

Area Central College scholarship winners Central’s annual Scholarship Celebration was scheduled for April 22, but was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 800 students … more

4/28/21

Iowa PBS summer mentorship program for high school students

JOHNSTON — High school students in Iowa can get a unique glimpse into the world of television production and public media while gaining practical and valuable experience in the industry. In order … more

4/28/21

Iowa receives national grant to reverse COVID’s effect on postsecondary enrollment

HIAWATHA — Iowa is one of only 11 states to be awarded a grant to ensure the COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t stop the high school classes of 2020 and 2021 from enrolling in education and training … more

4/28/21

Durant 7-12 bands performing May 4

The Durant 7-12 bands will be hosting a concert on Tuesday, May 4. The high school jazz band will begin in the high school auditorium at 5:30 p.m., followed by the junior high band. The high … more

4/28/21

EICC introduces flat-tuition rate for full-time on-campus students

For the first time this fall, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is introducing a flat tuition rate for all on-campus, full-time students. The new tuition plan is among a number of benefits the … more

4/28/21

Members of the Wilton FFA Ag Issues Team held a mock debate about meat vs. veggie burgers at the Wilton school board meeting April 14. Students participating included (from left) Elizabeth Daufeldt, Anna Marine, Taylor Schult, Kiley Langley and Jacy Weise.

Wilton FFA students hold mock debate for school board

The Wilton school board began its April 14 meeting by hearing a mock public forum by the Ag Issues Team, a group of Wilton FFA students who debated meat vs. veggie burgers in a scripted debate. … more

Derek Sawvell | 4/21/21

Durant 7-12 bands performing May 4

The Durant 7-12 bands will be hosting a concert on Tuesday, May 4. The high school jazz band will begin in the high school auditorium at 5:30 p.m., followed by the junior high band. The high … more

4/21/21

Winning Durant concession stand bid comes in under budget

The Durant School District is moving forward on its upcoming high school gym concession stand project. At the April 12 school board meeting, the winning bid was awarded to Sheets Design Build of … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 4/15/21

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