The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors has reviewed the Muscatine County Board of Adjustment’s approval in allowing a U.S.-based Bitcoin mining company to convert its existing cryptocurrency mining facility in Muscatine to a data center. more

On Monday, September 14, the Wilton City Council discussed the York Street drainage issue. For many months, homeowner Stan Sawvell has brought his concerns to the council, asking the city to assume some responsibility for repairing the issue caused by stormwater flooding on his property. more

The Durant City Council has a better understanding of how new cell-enabled water meters for Durant will benefit the public. more

In the span of two decades, a lot can change in the field of construction and home development, from the materials and techniques used to build the house to the trends, colors, and styles used to create the gorgeous interiors of a home. more

As homeowners address energy efficiency around their homes, they may want to put attics at the top of their list. Because heat naturally rises during the winter and also infiltrates the roof during the summer, a roof with insufficient insulation can be energy inefficient. Many experts attest that upgrading attic insulation is a practical and cost-effective home improvement. more

It's not uncommon to spend a lot of time out of the house when the weather outside is warm. The popularity of outdoor living spaces has made it easier than ever to enjoy nature without leaving home, which can generally be done from late spring to mid-fall each year in many regions. But as fall creeps toward winter and temperatures drop, it's time to head back indoors. more

A roof is a vital component of a home that protects the structure from the elements and ensures that sun, rain, wind, and snow do not compromise the integrity of interior spaces. Peak Performance Roofing says the average asphalt shingle roof found on many homes lasts between 15 and 30 years. Alternative roofing materials, such as metal or clay tiles, can last much longer. more

Helping give a bit of peace and comfort to those touched by war is a job that’s never done, but it is always a job worth doing. Last Tuesday, Sept. 15, a Quilts of Valor presentation ceremony was held at the West Liberty Country Club, hosted by the Quilts of Valor Foundation and the Ogden Quilt of Valor Piecemakers. more

Whether you’re a Beaver, a Wildcat, or a Comet, it’s time to sport your school colors and celebrate Homecoming! With this annual tradition also comes three courts filled with candidates each worthy enough for this year’s crown. more

On Sept. 9, the Wilton Chamber and Development Alliance executive committee presented First Dollars to two businesses: the Dough Depot, a bakery owned and operated by Danie Richards, and Journey Nutrition, owned and operated by Kimberly Thomson. more

This year’s Memorial Car Show in Bennett, held on Sept. 12 in honor of late Wilton resident Mike Hoekstra, saw 60 official entries. Ten other car owners didn’t compete, instead choosing to join in just for fun. more

The Advocate News received two awards in the National Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, both for photos taken at Wilton football games by interim editor Erin M. Gentz. more

In times of darkness and uncertainty, you have to be there for others and show kindness. This is the message that the Durant Community School District hoped to spread during its Sept. 11 anniversary ceremony, held in honor of the nearly 3,000 lives lost 25 years ago. more

Throughout this past year and especially this past summer, members of the Wilton FFA have stepped up to prove their talents and skills on the county, state and regional stages. With plenty of great things still on the horizon, the Wilton FFA took a moment to reflect on their recent accomplishments during the Sept. 9 Wilton School Board meeting. more

Attendees of the West Liberty football game on Sept. 11 had the opportunity to watch Dale Pierce and Dennis Jensen, members of the Quad Cities Skydiving Club, land inside the West Liberty football stadium. The pair carried the American flag as well as the Sept. 11, 2001, remembrance flag. more

A new place for drivers to take a rest and have a hot slice of pizza may soon lead to some new visitors to the Wilton area. This is the hope of the Casey’s General Store regional team as they await the grand opening of its newest location. more

Last Wednesday, Sept. 9, the Wilton Public Library held a NASA Space Program event for young patrons, giving them a chance to see and touch real space rocks as well as paint their own paper planets and listen to a story or two about space. more

While Durant police officers prepare to take local kids on a fun holiday shopping trip in just a few short months, some of the community’s small businesses are striving to make sure these officers and their younger shoppers have all the funds they need. more

In 1968, Bill Koellner learned about a local hog farmer who had become involved in helping farmers on a humanitarian project in New Zealand. That’s when he first discovered Rotary. more

In France, the act of painting outdoors is called “en plein air” or “in the open air.” Painters use this activity to inspire themselves as they paint, basing their art off the landscapes and environment surrounding them. more