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The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors has set a public hearing, 9 a.m., Monday, Feb. 3, on the updated comprehensive plan. Supervisors voted Jan. 13 for the hearing to be held at the … more
By Tamara Browning Reporter The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors has elected Nathan Mather, district four representative, as chairperson of the board for 2025. The board also … more
By Tamara Browning Index Reporter The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors have authorized Chairperson Jeff Sorensen to execute the July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, agreement regarding the … more
The Durant City Council has approved the final draft of the community action plan for the City of Durant. The approval was given during the council’s Dec. 16 meeting. The plan will be on … more
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 9 approved a second amendment to the City of Muscatine’s indoor sports complex American Rescue Plan Act Grant Agreement with Muscatine County … more
The Durant City Council will have the opportunity to review the community action plan for the City of Durant and provide input before its finalization. Emily Huston, planner-urban designer with … more
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 2 accepted the minutes that recorded the canvass and certification that took place on Nov. 27 of the recount of the U.S. Congressional District 1 … more
The council approved the first reading of an ordinance to move direct supervision of the Community Center to the City Administrator and the City Council. There has been some confusion in the chain of … more
The Wilton School Board of Education set a public hearing 5:30 p.m., Dec. 11 on a proposed agriculture education center expansion at Wilton High School planned for the 2026-27 school year. The … more
The Durant School Board learned more about an At-Risk Initiative taking place in the school system through high school Principal Joel Diederichs at their regular meeting Nov. 11 in the office of the … more
By Tamara Browning AN Reporter   The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 13 certified the results of the Nov. 5 General Election after conducting its official canvass. … more
By Anne Lippincott AN Reporter The Wilton City Council unanimously approved a resolution to hire Anthony McKim as a police officer to fill the current vacancy. Police Chief, David … more
The Durant City Council has awarded the contract for construction of two courts for the racquet sport known as pickleball at Jaycee/Dutton Park to All American Concrete Inc. of West Liberty. The … more
By Tim Evans AN Reporter   The city of Durant wants your input. Community/Economic Director Dawn Smith said the city has begun working with Iowa State University Extension … more
A design update presented to the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors revealed that certain projects may involve added expense due to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Environmental Protection … more
The Durant School District Board of Education approved spending nearly $125,000 in technology upgrades at their Monday, Oct. 14, monthly meeting at the district office. The district will upgrade … more
Council member Ted Marolf has researched the replacement of the electronic welcome sign on the east end of town. There have been several glitches with the current sign. A new sign would include full … more
By Tim Evans AN Reporter   The Durant Ambulance service is on a recruiting mission. That’s what officials of the service, including Dennis Frisch, are saying through … more
By Tamara Browning Correspondent The existence of a new problem weed -- Sericea lespedeza   -- found on G28 and private property in Muscatine County were among findings of the 2024 … more
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