With help from council members Josh Shiltz and Tim Parizek, the Public Safety Committee has taken its next steps forward towards hiring a new police chief for the West Liberty Police Department through the approval of a set recruitment process and timeline. more

This past month, Cub Scout Pack 153 alongside Cedar County Conservation held a fun summer camp for local kids. Throughout the camp, its campers had the opportunity to learn about leadership, teamwork, and outdoor skills. more

Kids and families were in for a wildly fun time last Wednesday when Muscatine County Conservation returned to the Wilton Library, hosting another one of its live animal events. more

In just a few short weeks, the new ag education building at Wilton High School will be completed. Until that grand opening arrives however, there is still work to be done as the Wilton School Board and its contractors make the final approvals. more

This month, the Iowa Utilities Commission granted a certificate of public convenience and necessity to Invenergy's Olympus Solar Energy Center, marking a significant milestone for a project only made possible by years of collaboration with Muscatine County residents, local leaders, and participating farm families. more

This past week, members of the West Liberty Class of 1957 met on Aug. 4 at the West Liberty Country Club for its latest class reunion, commemorating 69 years out of school. more

The Durant-Wilton Food Pantry, 408 Cedar Street in Wilton, will be open Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. more

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Commander Jean Ahlrichs called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. There were 12 members present. We recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Bill Jennings posted the POW/MIA flag and a moment of silence was held. Kevin Wright then offered a Prayer. Tom Taylor gave the finance report. A motion passed to accept the finance report. more

Newly adopted rules from the Iowa Utilities Commission aim to “mitigate potential impacts” of proposed large-scale transmission projects. more

In March of this year, the West Liberty Community School District received $50,000 from Casey’s Cash for Classrooms grant program, allowing the district to go full speed ahead on its plans for a new inclusive playground at the elementary school. more

Last year was the first time young girls across Wilton were invited to “glow with confidence” as they took the community center’s stage. This year, both previous and new competitors alike will get that chance once again. more

The Durant City Council has accepted a donation from a trust of a retention lot at the corner of 11th Avenue and Third Street in Durant, even as it tabled for more information a donation offer of another parcel of land in the Mud Creek area. more

This past Sunday, the West Liberty Public Library held its Summer Bash event, celebrating the finale of its annual summer reading program alongside its young readers and their families. Snack, lawn games, and summer reading t-shirts could all be found at the event for guests to enjoy. more

The Cedar County Historical Society honored the 2026 J. Curtis and Frances (Forest) Frymoyer Scholarship winners at their annual summer picnic on July 26. Each of these Cedar County students received $1,000 award for their college education. more

Through her work with International Student Exchange, Debbie Splean has had the opportunity to host several exchange students within her home, forming bonds and memories with each of them. more

As far back as she can remember, Tri-County Community Band member Diana Gradert has had a love of music, allowing her to enjoy both playing on her own and being in a group. more

On Monday, July 13, the Wilton City Council briefly reviewed the completed stormwater assessment by the Eocene Environmental Group. The goals of the stormwater improvements are to manage water quantity, improve water quality, enhance ecological benefits, increase accessibility, and improve aesthetic appeal. The areas identified include: more

The 111th annual reunion of the descendants of Gottlieb and Dorothea Kaufmann was held July 19 at the Wilton Community Center with 115 in attendance from eight states. Jean Klein Pinkard gave the blessing prior to the catered meal.  Laura Bailey from “The Gardens at Whitmer Woods” provided the table settings of fresh flowers. President Jeff Kaufmann called the meeting to order, and Melissa Kissell gave the Secretary’s report. The Reunion and Cemetery Treasurer’s reports were presented and accepted. The Kaufmann Cemetery is in good shape financially after a $25,000 donation in memory of Jim Kress last year. Per our cemetery by-laws, three Trustees of the cemetery were elected: Jeff Kaufmann, Heidi Jackson, and Frank Townsend. more