On Monday, March 9, the Wilton City Council approved the bid of $595,557.50 from Triple B Construction for the replacement of the Cedar Street water main. Of the six bids received, this was the low bid and approximately 20% below the engineer’s estimate of $722,020. The main was identified as one of the five worst mains in the city. It has had several breaks in the last few years. The new main will run between Division and 6th Street and branch a little at points onto York and Iowa Streets.       more

The Durant City Council approved a professional services agreement for 9th Avenue street reconstruction from 4th Street to the wastewater treatment facility as part of the “Durant Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Plan.” more

On Saturday, March 28 from 4:30 to 7 p.m., the Durant American Legion Post 430 will be hosting another one of its fish fry fundraisers. more

The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors authorized Supervisor Jeff Sorensen to sign a statement of election costs for the March 3, 2026, Davenport Community School District Special Election. more

Local students and dodgeball fans alike are invited to don their cape and cowls at the Durant High School gym later this month as they team up to take on the annual tournament. more

Wilton Police Department 3/5/26 – 3/12/26 more

Durant Police Department 2/27/26 – 3/6/26 more

Earlier this month, the South Ottumwa Savings Bank announced the promotion of J.J. Garcia to Market President of the West Liberty location. more

On Thursday morning, March 11, the West Liberty Academic Delegation departed for their trip to China. These West Liberty students, alongside a group of Muscatine, will be in China for the next week, returning on Saturday, March 21. more

Another year has passed and it is again time for the annual meeting of the members of the Wilton Historical Society.  more

Last Friday, March 13, Iowa Golf Association Foundation Director of Marketing and Communication Clint Brown donated four new sets of golf clubs to the West Liberty High School girls’ golf team. more

Bills removing affirmative action and police anti-bias training requirements from state law, as well as a measure that opponents said would legalize conversion therapy practices, were advanced by Senate subcommittees Thursday. more

The Iowa House advanced legislation Thursday that would provide greater oversight of pet breeders in the state, expand dog ownership documentation and specify how the state can issue water use permits. more

While our office may soon be relocating, readers can be certain that the Advocate News will remain present in the communities we cover, allowing our staff to continue covering events and the businesses within the area. more

Last Thursday, Durant’s 5th and 6th grade student council had the opportunity to attend the annual Student Leadership Day event, hosted by the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Chicago, alongside other student councils from around the Illinois and Indiana area. more

After several months of waiting, the Wilton Fire Department finally welcomed its newest ambulance on Friday, March 6. The ambulance arrived that afternoon, looking sleek, shiny, and absolutely packed with gear. more

The Muscatine County Jail was promised a 75% increase in potential revenue for holding federal immigration detainees during the first year of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration, newly disclosed records show. more

Whether it was working alongside his fellow officers out in the field to help residents or making connections with local kids and families during community events, Police Chief Joshua Houser knows the time he’s spent in West Liberty will be a time he won’t soon forget. more

In light of safety and financial concerns, the West Liberty City Council ultimately decided, following a recommendation made by the city’s parks and recreation department, to temporarily close the Kimberly Park Pool during the 2026 summer season. more

The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors approved and adopted a plan that seeks to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from future disasters. more