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The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held Thursday, February 12, at the Wilton Community Room with the following present: Trustees Tom Maurer, Mike Norton, Becky Hansen, and guest Laurie Maurer.
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2/17/26
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The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors has approved the amended fiscal year 2025-2026 Muscatine County budget.
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Tamara Browning, Correspondent
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2/17/26
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As part of an ongoing predator sting operation, the Manchester Police Department in Manchester, Iowa, arrested Richard Mathis, 62, of Atalissa on Sunday, Feb. 8.
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2/17/26
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Durant Police Department 2/6/26 – 2/13/26
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2/17/26
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Wilton Police Department 2/6/26 – 2/11/26
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2/17/26
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There are many paths a student musician may decide to take as they hone their skills and knowledge. For a small group of students, their path is the jazz band.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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2/10/26
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Improvements are coming to East 6th Street and its neighbors. West Liberty City Council voted Thursday to approve plans first discussed in August of last year.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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2/10/26
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Over the past 12 months, Durant resident Noah Bierman has worked to prove himself to the Durant Volunteer Fire Department, training and learning the skills of being a firefighter. This hard work paid off last month when he took his Oath of Office during the Jan. 26 Durant City Council meeting.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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2/10/26
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As per the new update to Iowa Law H.F. 865, school districts across the state are updating their bullying policies. With this, the West Liberty School District is taking the time to look through its policy beyond updating its language, reflecting on how it works and what could be done to grow or improve it.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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2/10/26
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Blue pinwheels and child abuse prevention signs will be placed at several locations in Muscatine in April, which is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Tamara Browning, Correspondent
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2/10/26
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February may be the month of love and romance, but for those wishing to make sure that everyone has something to eat, it’s also the month of supporting the West Liberty Area Food Pantry.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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2/10/26
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The Muscatine County Fair Board gathered in front of the newly opened Kent Center for an official ribbon cutting. Members of the community were invited to join in on the celebration, having the opportunity to enjoy a cookie and a drink as they looked around the new event center.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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2/10/26
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Members of the West Liberty Community Closet team gathered early Saturday morning for an official ribbon cutting. In the weeks since its opening, the community closet has already helped residents find the clothes they need.
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2/10/26
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The Muscatine County Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at The Wesley Family Life Center, 114 W. Fourth St. in Muscatine, on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m.
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2/10/26
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The Durant-Wilton Food Pantry, 408 Cedar Street in Wilton, will be open Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m.
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2/10/26
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From playing games with robots to taking a look at different water cycles and systems, there was plenty to learn at the Durant STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics— Showcase.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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2/10/26
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Last Thursday, it was announced that West Liberty freshman Georgia Clark had received first place at the state level of the 2025 George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay High School Contest.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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2/10/26
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Durant Police Department 1/30/26 – 2/5/26
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2/10/26
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The Bennett American Legion Family is sponsoring two scholarships to provide financial aid to a graduating high school senior or a prior graduate enrolled in continuing education or training.
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2/10/26
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Commander Jean Ahlrichs called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. There were eight members present. Attendees recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Bill Jennings posted the POW/MIA flag. Roger Bender offered a Prayer. Tom Taylor gave the finance report.
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2/10/26
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