Durant Police Department 11/17/25 – 11/16/25 more

Wilton Police Department 11/27/25 – 12/4/25 more

Iowa Democrats largely agree that they want to return to their historical spot as an early state in the 2028 Democratic presidential nominating cycle, according to survey results released by the Iowa Democratic Party. more

The Muscatine County Attorney who recently was issued a public reprimand by The Supreme Court of Iowa for misconduct has resigned his position. more

During the month of November, Durant Elementary School held a change war between its grades, led by the 5th and 6th grade student council. Each grade was encouraged to collect as much loose change as possible for a reward. more

The Durant City Council has approved an amendment to an agreement with MSA Professional Services Inc. regarding the inflow and infiltration investigation the company carried out to find excess water entering the sanitary sewer system in Durant. more

This month, St. Mary Parish in Wilton hosted a food drive. Parishioners donated turkeys, hams, canned vegetables, cornbread, potatoes, stuffing, fruit, soup, pie filling, and more to create Thanksgiving Meal baskets for 31 families in Wilton and Durant. The church partnered with the local schools to identify families in need. more

The public is invited to the 2025 Christmas Services of the Old Stone Church hosted by The Friends of The Old Stone Church on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 4 p.m. The Old Stone Church is located at 3507 180th Street in Muscatine, which is one and one-half miles north of Wild Cat Den State Park.  The Old Stone Church is not heated, so warm dress is recommended. more

On Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m., the Durant Community School District will be holding its annual Christmas concert in the school auditorium. There is no admission, but guests are welcome to give donations at the entrance. Funds raised will be used for honor band and supplies. more

The West Liberty City Council gathered for a special council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25. The meeting was designated for the discussion and approval of two separate resolutions. more

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced Monday that applications were open to farmers, small businesses and nonprofits for cost-share grants to improve processing, equipment, facilities, training, food safety, continuing education and more. more

This month, on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m., the West Liberty High School will be performing its winter play, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” in the West Liberty High School auditorium. Tickets are available online on Bound as well as at the door prior to each performance for $10 each. more

Whether it’s for a newspaper that hasn’t run for years or a newspaper that’s still going to this day, a newspaper’s archives tell the story of the communities it has served. more

On Monday, Nov. 24, the Wilton City Council re-visited a citywide stormwater study with Eocene Environmental Group. The holistic study will look at how stormwater flows in the city’s system and will make recommendations for improvements and for funding. City Administrator Jeff Horne reported that he had done more research and spoken with Dyersville city staff who had used the same company and were very satisfied. After much discussion, the council approved the study (5-1) for $38,500. more

Tom Kellenberger of Liberty Insurance with Durant Officer Joshua Bujalski. Last month, on November 20, Liberty Insurance donated $1,000 to the Durant Police Department’s Shop with a Cop program. more

Last Thursday, the Axe & Oak Whiskey House, in coordination with the Wilton Candy Kitchen and the Mill Sports Lounge, held its first annual community Thanksgiving meal for the people of Wilton. more

The West Liberty Education Association, the union representing West Liberty teachers, donated $500 to the Voluntary Action Council to support distribution of holiday boxes on Tuesday, Nov. 25. more

Wilton Police Department 11/20/25 – 11/27/25 more

Leadership of the Iowa Board of Regents will change in the coming days after announcements from its president and president pro tem. more

Some states are rethinking their coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss as budgets tighten and Medicaid programs brace for the cuts included in President Donald Trump’s broad tax and spending law. more