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Wilton CSD and PD exploring SRO position

Prior to the Nov. 23 Wilton city council meeting, a public safety committee meeting was held with council members Keith Stanley and Ted Marolf present, along with Mayor Bob Barrett, Police Chief Dave … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 11/25/20

Durant holds brief 15-minute council meeting

Less than 15 minutes was all it took to run through the agenda at the Nov. 9 Durant city council meeting. The first item approved was the renewal of the alcohol license at Jeff’s Market, which was … more

By Layce DeLong, for the AN | 11/12/20

Durant to move forward with changing tree ordinance

Much of the Oct. 26 Durant city council meeting was spent talking about trees. With the Aug. 10 derecho taking out many trees in the city, as well as across the Midwest, the city is looking at how to … more

By Layce Shea DeLong | 10/28/20

Getting back to normal—During the month of October, the Wilton city council has been meeting in the council chambers within City Hall. Meetings were unable to be held there during recent ongoing renovations to City Hall. At the Oct. 26 meeting, things were starting to look back to normal in the chambers, featuring new windows, paint, and the original wood floors, which have been refurbished.

Wilton refinances debt, saving more than $95,000

Thanks to a partnership with DA Davidson, the city of Wilton was able to resell much of its outstanding debt in order to achieve lower interest rates. The move will save the city $95,958, or … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 10/28/20

Election 2020: Area candidates speak

The Wilton-Durant Advocate News sent political questionnaires to all county-level candidates in contested races running in Muscatine and Cedar counties. Forms were sent to the following … more

10/21/20

Golf carts, UTVs to hit Durant streets by Nov. 1

The third and final reading of the UTV and golf cart ordinances were approved at the Oct. 12 Durant city council meeting, but not before yet another lengthy discussion was held and multiple revisions … more

Layce DeLong, for the AN | 10/14/20

Wilton city officials discussed the ongoing renovations at Wilton City Hall at the city council meeting Oct. 12. Mayor Bob Barrett mentioned that contractors were behind on both inside and outside construction work. City Administrator Chris Ball said he was most disappointed in the roof not being repaired yet. It was supposed to be done in August after the derecho. It hasn't been done and large portions of the roof have been covered since. Above, the west side of City Hall is shown under repair, along with a tarp over a section of roof.

Wilton City Hall renovation ongoing, but behind schedule

For the first time in months, the Wilton city council met in the council chambers Oct. 12. Wilton City Hall is still under construction, both inside and out during an ongoing renovation project. The … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 10/14/20

Dave Loebsack Honored with National Service Leadership Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a recent virtual awards ceremony hosted by America’s Service Commissions (ASC), it was announced that Congressman Dave Loebsack was named a 2020 Friend of America’s … more

10/14/20

The inside of the men's restroom at Wilton's City Park. A long discussion about parks was held at the Wilton city council meeting Sept. 28. Administrator Chris Ball said more cleaning and painting would occur in the future in the City Park bathrooms.

More attention to detail needed in Wilton parks

How do parks in Wilton compare with other towns in and around Muscatine County? That was the discussion during Wilton’s city council meeting held Sept. 28. Council member Steve Owens said he … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 10/7/20

Signs were posted at a home across the street from Durant City Hall Sept. 28, as discussions continue about ordinances to allow golf carts and UTVs on city streets. The signs, located at the Merschman residence, also promote the desire to allow ATVs on city streets. Durant council members held the second reading of the ordinances to allow golf carts and UTVs in town. A third and final reading will likely occur Oct. 12.

Durant golf cart, UTV talks rev up

The UTV and golf cart ordinances were once again the primary source of discussion during the Sept. 28 Durant city council meeting. Just prior to the meeting, City Clerk Deana Cavin received the legal … more

By Teresa Benischek, AN Reporter | 9/30/20

Durant holds first reading of UTV and golf cart ordinances

Council discussed and considered the first reading of the ordinances allowing UTVs and golf carts on certain public streets in the corporate limits of Durant. Mayor Scott Spengler informed the … more

Teresa Benischek, AN Reporter | 9/16/20

Iowa PBS to host Second District debate

JOHNSTON — Iowa PBS will hold an Iowa Press debate for Iowa’s Second Congressional District on Thursday, Sept. 24 at Iowa PBS studios in Johnston. The hour-long debate will begin at 7 p.m. The … more

9/9/20

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