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2021 Wilton Founders Day map
Tentative Wilton Founders Day map presented
It’s summertime, and for many that means vacations. At the June 28 Wilton city council meeting, Mayor Bob Barrett spent the first 10 minutes calling members of the council, trying to get at least … more
Several different maps and concepts were on display at a public meeting hosted June 14 at Wilton City Hall regarding a Highway 38 Corridor Study. The city, working with the Wilton Economic Development Corporation and MSA Professional Services, has been looking for feedback when considering expansion opportunities on Highway 38 from Wilton north to Interstate 80.
Highway 38 Corridor Study met with disagreement
The town of Wilton was quiet on the evening of Monday, June 14, except for the council chambers in City Hall, where many rural land-owning residents had a few concerns. The Highway 38 Corridor … more
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Pictured from left, Durant Fire Chief Jared Semsch is shown with new volunteer firefighters Jake Nietfeldt and Carter Voelkers, as well as Mayor Scott Spengler. The new firefighters took the oath of office at the June 28 city council meeting.
Durant Community Center proposes outdoor beverage garden
Durant Community Center Director Dawn Smith presented officials at the June 28 city council meeting with preliminary plans for a beverage garden that could be installed on the west side of the … more
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Backyard fireworks show approved; city exploring sidewalk plan
Brian Froehlich and Mike Schmidt are planning another Fourth of July fireworks show near downtown Wilton. The duo attended the June 14 Wilton city council meeting to talk with members about hosting … more
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Residents express desire for Durant dog park
Three residents came to the June 14 Durant city council meeting to seek guidance on initial steps they could take to get a dog park in the city. “I think it would definitely be something the city … more
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Muscatine County Sheriff Quinn Riess is shown in his office in Muscatine. Riess won the 2020 election on the Republican ticket for sheriff, taking over in January 2021 upon the retirement of outgoing Sheriff C.J. Ryan.
New Muscatine County Sheriff Quinn Riess focused on the future
Quinn Riess had one goal in mind when he joined the Muscatine County police department in January 1999 — eventually become Muscatine County Sheriff. When asked in his interview by then sheriff … more
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Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is shown above during a Muscatine County stop in Wilton June 2, where he met with and took questions from business leaders and constituents.
Senator Grassley makes 99-county tour stop in Wilton
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) made a stop in Wilton on Wednesday, June 3 as part of his annual 99-county tour, meeting with members of the Wilton Development Corporation and community leaders … more
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Joe Grunder and his son Chase were at the May 24 Wilton city council meeting to discuss with officials a property located on Fourth Street (a block east of the Post Office) that was labeled as a nuisance property by the city. Grunder was told to clean up the location by the end of May, or face a fine of $750.
City threatens to fine nuisance property near downtown Wilton
Wilton city council members began their May 24 meeting with a visit from Joe Grunder and his son Chase, with regard to a property on Fourth Street owned by Joe that was cited for a nuisance by City … more
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A look at one of the mural designs presented to Durant city council members at the May 24 meeting. Work on five murals, which will be hung on the north side of Jeff's Market, will begin soon.
Durant visioning committee reveals mural design
Members of the visioning committee and area artist Drew Etienne presented officials with ideas for a mural installation at the May 24 Durant city council meeting. The project includes five murals, … more
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Not enough houses or land to meet Wilton needs
“What will success look like?” That was the question facing Wilton city council members and Mayor Bob Barrett at the May 10 Wilton city council meeting. City Administrator Jeff Horne, who … more
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A view of the Wilton Pool, which opened in 1980 and is closed for repairs.
Wilton Pool closed through mid June for renovations, refill
On May 4 and 5, the Wilton Pool saw its last activity for the next five weeks, as several planned renovations began May 6. The spring physical education swim units for Wilton Elementary students … more
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Rise and Grind coffee shop coming to Durant, site approved
Durant officials approved the site plan for Rise and Grind Drive Thru at the May 10 council meeting. The coffee shop plans to open this summer and will be located 622/624 Fifth Street. The location … more
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