The Iowa Senate rejected an attempt to add some of the governor’s proposals setting pretrial release for undocumented immigrants and other immigration verification requirements onto a bill requiring work eligibility and citizenship verification for Iowa school staff. more

As machine learning and artificial intelligence programs have advanced over the past decade, Iowa State University researchers — alongside national and international colleagues — have likewise expanded efforts to use those tools in aiding farmers with finding solutions to their pest problems and in teaching the next generation how to go even further. more

Swine producers have new resources available from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to mitigate summer heat stress. “Heat Stress in Swine Production: Breeding Herd Considerations” and “Heat Stress in Swine Production: Basic Research” are available for download from the ISU Extension Store. more

Two-lane state highways could see speed limits rise from 55 to 60 miles per hour under a bill passed Wednesday by the Iowa House. more

The school playground should be a place where every child can play, have fun, and feel included. This was the goal the team at West Liberty Elementary had in mind when they began planning their new inclusive playground. more

Durant Chief of Police Orville Randolph’s last day with the City of Durant will be Sunday, May 31. more

In addition to some planned pavement work being done up to the Muscatine/Cedar County line, the bridge on Hwy 927 (F58) east of Wilton’s Thayer Avenue is set to soon be replaced. With this, County Engineer Bryan Horesowsky says the row of walnut trees planted near the bridge may need to be removed. more

Durant High School held its annual Induction Ceremony for its National Honor Society on Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. more

On Monday, March 23, the city council approved the Wilton Trails Plan, presented by Melissa Clow, representing HR Green. more

The Wilton Hustlers 4H Club are bringing back an annual, candy-filled hunt for all children to enjoy this Saturday. more

The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, along with Downtown Muscatine businesses, will host the 16th Annual Girls Getaway event on Saturday, April 11. more

The Wilton Chamber and Development Alliance is inviting residents to spend the first month of spring visiting the many Chamber-partnered businesses throughout the community during its month-long ShopHop event. more

A property tax rate of 13.37 was announced at the first of two public hearings for the FY27 property tax rate and budget, held by the Durant school board on March 23. more

Sealed bids will be solicited for the Muscatine County Engineer Satellite Facility Project thanks to the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors’ approval of project documents. more

Owners of private wells can connect with local experts and access funding to test their wells by attending one of several workshops being held across the state in March and April. The Private Well Stewardship Program, offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, educates well owners about the responsibilities and risks of being a private well owner and connects them with additional resources to manage their wells. more

The members of the Durant-Wilton high school junior varsity soccer team will soon be hitting the field for the third year in a row, and both its students and its head coach are excited to start playing again. more

This month, the Durant library, alongside Cedar County Conservation, will be recognizing the holidays and natural traditions of springtime with some of its April activities. These activities will be open for patrons of all ages. more

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

Local artists and art fans for all ages came out last Friday afternoon for West Liberty’s springtime art walk event. Following last year’s successful autumn art walk, many West Liberty artists were eager to share their art with residents and visitors alike. more

Eighth grader Iver Dong represented West Liberty last week when he competed in the State MathCounts competition, held in Des Moines Thursday, March 26. more