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Last week, the West Liberty Chamber of Commerce held an official ribbon cutting for Sunshine Bakery (203 East Maxson Avenue), which opened earlier this year in April.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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8/4/26
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Durant Police Department 7/24/2026-7/30/2026
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8/4/26
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Earlier this year, on Jan. 16, the Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial Trust conducted its annual meeting. The Trust was first established by the Will of Joseph Ryan, who passed Jan. 2, 2003.
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8/4/26
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Abigail Schell of Muscatine was crowned 2026 Muscatine County Fair Queen during a contest held Wednesday evening at the fairgrounds in West Liberty.
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Olivia Donahue, Intern
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8/4/26
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The sign in front of the Muscatine County Fairgrounds is often both the first and last thing attendees see when they attend the fair each year. For many, it’s iconic, while for others, it represents both tradition and the fairgrounds themselves.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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8/4/26
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The first Muscatine County Fair was held 174 years ago. For 75 of those years, resident Arlene Clark-Cain has found a way to attend the fair, either as a guest or a volunteer. Throughout those years, she has made many different connections, all while continuing to find ways to support the community built up within the county fair and its patrons.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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8/4/26
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Pigs may not be the most common animal companion around, but for some kids, a pig can be both a best friend and a great partner in the showing ring.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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8/4/26
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The cattle and goat competitions are some of the most popular at the Muscatine County Fair, but while there is plenty of skill to be found in how these animals are raised and shown, there are plenty of bonds and friendship to be found as well.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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8/4/26
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More than half a dozen trucks and trailers took to the dirt track for the 2026 Muscatine County Fair trailer race. Drivers raced around the track and through a section of mud near the grandstand, where the track was wetted down with water trucks.
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Olivia Donahue, Intern
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8/4/26
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Sometimes the best way to beat the heat is a nice cup of freshly squeezed lemonade. This was what a trio of cousins —9-(and a half)-year-old Grayson Smith, 7-year-old Walker Smith, and 6-year-old Winston Parks—decided to offer their neighbors and drivers by through their own yard-side lemonade stand, located in the 700 block of Sycamore Street.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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7/28/26
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With its latest administrative policy approval, the West Liberty City Council hopes to provide a standardized, internal process for all those who may be requesting financial administration records.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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7/28/26
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The Muscatine County Historic Preservation Commission will receive a $4,500 grant from the State Historical Society of Iowa to help nominate the Mississippi Courts Cabins and Supper Club to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Tamara Browning, Correspondent
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7/28/26
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Next month, the Durant Library will be holding an afternoon event hosted by a local naturalist, meant to help educate aspiring foragers of all ages.
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7/28/26
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From infants and toddlers to elementary students, the Durant Children’s Group has been the place to be for families looking for a safe, fun and well managed place “where kids can grow and thrive.”
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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7/28/26
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Since 1966, Fred’s Feed & Supply at 110 West 3rd Street in West Liberty has been the place to go for everything from hardware and garden tools to fuel and DIY-supplies. This past week, the team at Fred’s Feed officially began their newest chapter as they said goodbye to their home of 50 years.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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7/28/26
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Having previously planned and budgeted out this purchase, the West Liberty School District will now officially be adding a new transit van to its fleet of vehicles. This decision was made during the board’s June 20 meeting.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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7/28/26
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Summer may be halfway over, but there’s still plenty of fun in the sun to be had during its final weeks, especially for those who live around West Liberty.
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7/28/26
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The 2006 Durant High School Class will celebrate their 20 year Reunion on Sunday, Aug. 2 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Corner Grill, 101 West Mayne in Blue Grass. The reunion event will include a taco bar and live music. For more information, contact Donelle Chelf at 563-940-6890.
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7/28/26
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The Senate Majority PAC is investing an additional $17 million in Iowa, with plans to roll out a fall ad campaign criticizing U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson’s voting record in Congress as she runs for U.S. Senate.
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Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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7/28/26
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Sunday, July 19, Durant held its 9th annual car show in the Durant High School parking lot. During this year’s show, the top 20 cars were awarded alongside nine specialty trophies as well as the two top prizes, Best in Show and Children’s Choice.
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7/28/26
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