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On May 22, athletes from across Iowa gathered at Iowa State University in Ames for its annual state Special Olympics event.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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6/2/26
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Wilton Police Department 5/21/26 - 5/27/26
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6/2/26
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Durant Police Department 5/22/26 – 5/28/26
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6/2/26
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Last month, on Sunday, April 26 in Ames, Wilton graduate Cora Marine was awarded the Peterson Family Endowed 4-H Scholarship, meant to recognize 4-H’ers who “have worked hard and have demonstrated a sense of adventure”, through the Iowa 4-H Foundation.
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6/2/26
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As of Monday, June 1, 2026, the Advocate News office will be located at 107A West 4th Street in Wilton. Our phone number will remain 563-732-2029. We look forward to serving you in our new location.
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5/29/26
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For one Durant family, the summer holidays are going to be even more special than usual, now that their entire family has been officially reunited.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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5/26/26
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Led by American Legion Post 584 Commander and that morning’s Master of Ceremonies Jean Ahlrichs, the Wilton American Legion celebrated those who have fallen and all those who have served during its annual Memorial Day Ceremony.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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5/26/26
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Two new 28E agreements have been authorized by the West Liberty city council in the hopes of providing the city’s police department with more support and field training.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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5/26/26
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On Monday morning, Commander Kevin Minor of the West Liberty American Legion Post 509 welcomed the residents of West Liberty to the legion’s annual Avenue of Flags Memorial Day event.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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5/26/26
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Dozens of American flags tossed in the wind as Greg Feuerbach of the J. L. Shryer Durant Legion Post 430 addressed the crowd gathered for Memorial Day.
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Noah Glasgow, Reporter
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5/26/26
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Lt. Col. Colby “Thor” Edwards and his brother, Lt. Col. Nick “Miles” Edwards both recently retired from the U.S. Air Force after 25 years, 500 combat hours and many hundred sorties in both the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the new F-35 Strike-Fighter.
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5/26/26
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A West Liberty family still has their beloved pet, thanks to the efforts of the West Liberty Fire Department.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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5/26/26
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Regarding academics, the West Liberty School District’s mission is focused on “empowering teachers and ensuring every student has access to high-quality, grade-level content through a robust Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) process,” according to Jen Frye, Director of Teaching and Learning.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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5/26/26
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The Wildcat Chronicles newspaper team at Durant High School has once again been recognized by the state for its high quality reporting and the skills of its writers and editors.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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5/26/26
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On May 15, three high school students were brought to the Iowa State Capitol to be recognized as winners of the Iowa America 250 Student Contest.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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5/26/26
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This past Memorial Day weekend, anyone driving down the 800 block of 9th Street in Durant would have seen a massive array of American flags, honoring both the country and those who serve it, whether they be in the military or part of local emergency services.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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5/26/26
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The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine and their affiliate, the Community Foundation of Louisa County, awarded over $684,000 in scholarships to graduates of Columbus Community, Louisa-Muscatine, Muscatine, Wapello, West Liberty, and Wilton High Schools.
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5/26/26
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This week, the Wilton Public Library is recognizing two young readers, Braxton and Sawyer Denkman, on completing their 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge.
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5/26/26
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On Thursday, May 14, the members of Wilton and Durant FFA hosted their annual Kiddie Barnyard event at the Wilton Ag Farm.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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5/26/26
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Senior Dining at Gloria Dei Lutheran church is for everyone 60 years young or older and their spouse regardless of age. Enjoy a nutritious meal while socializing. Reservations are required by calling Fay Wulf at 563-785-4525 or 563-320-4570.
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5/26/26
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