The 2026 midterm election saw Iowans elect a Democratic candidate to the governor’s seat for the first time in 20 years. more

The Purple Heart Medal is one of the highest honors that a member of the military can earn, being given to those who have either been wounded or killed through their service. The medal is a token of gratitude toward those who made the ultimate sacrifice. more

Held Friday evening, Nov. 6 at the Durant American Legion, this year’s feather party was another rousing success. Hosted by the Durant School District’s athletic department, it was a full house with plenty of supporters eager to spend big bucks and take a spin on the paddle wheel. more

2088 may be several decades away, but local historians hope whatever the future may bring to the West Liberty community, there will still be people who carry on the group’s love of preserving and learning about area history. more

The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors plan to attempt to fund the Muscatine County Community Services Trust Services Program at current levels. more

Following a street closure approval by the Durant City Council, the first annual Holiday Hustle is officially underway, courtesy of the Playbuilders of Jaycee Park group. more

This past month, the Wilton High School Business Club had the opportunity to participate in the annual Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge at St. Ambrose University in Davenport. Wilton placed fourth out of 63 teams. more

The Durant-Wilton Food Pantry, 408 Cedar Street in Wilton, will be open Tuesday, Nov. 17, 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. more

On Nov. 3, it was announced that West Liberty’s Liberty Communications, a family-owned rural broadband provider first founded in 1908, entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by OmniTel Communications, a fellow Iowa-owned rural broadband provider. more

This weekend, the Cedar County Historical Society, in coordination with the Cedar County Soldiers’ Monument Association, are inviting families of fallen soldiers from the area to recognize and remember their loved ones through a newly built monument. more

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, 93, does not plan to resign before Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds leaves office, to allow her, instead of Democratic Gov.-elect Rob Sand, to appoint someone to fill his seat, a spokesperson said Thursday. more

For the second year in a row, Wilton High School is one of several schools within the state to see their industrial tech program receive a grant from the Foundation for the Trades. more

The Durant branch library, 402 6th Street in the City Hall building, and all branches of the Scott County Library System, will close at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, and remain closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. more

Iowa Gov.-elect Rob Sand, emphasized Friday that his priorities, and those of Iowa lawmakers, will need to be the product of collaboration now that Republicans’ trifecta majority has been divided. more

Cassie Pameticky describes her shop, Crimson Lotus: Tattoo, Salon & Art Gallery, 120 West 4th Street in Wilton, as a safe space for all humans where “anyone can be here and be themselves” as they get their hair done. This, of course, includes those who have served and who may be looking to relax on their special day. more

Durant Police Department 10/30/26 – 11/5/26 more

Commander Jean Ahlrichs called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. There were 13 members and one guest present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Bill Jennings posted the POW/MIA flag, and a moment of silence was held. Tyler Arrowood offered a Prayer. more

The West Liberty City Council appointed Carrigan O’Connor as city clerk. O’Connor took the oath of office following this approval. Later in the meeting, the council approved the new hire wages for both O’Connor and Administrative Clerk Kayla Stumph for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. more

Wilton Police Department 10/29/26 – 11/4/26 more

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize family caregivers, raise awareness of the challenges they face, and connect caregivers with available resources and support. Caregivers often assist with transportation, medication management, personal care, finances and emotional support while balancing work, family and other responsibilities. more