Throughout this year’s summer vacation, the Wilton Public Library has invited its young participants to “plant a seed and read!” But sometimes, planting a seed can take on a more colorful meaning. more

Durant Dental is thrilled to announce the addition of two highly skilled dentists, Dr. Mackenzie Clawson and Dr. Ben Jackson, to their team! Both dentists bring extensive experience and a commitment to patient-centered care, ensuring that families in the area receive the highest quality dental services. more

Durant Police Department 7/17/26 – 7/23/26 more

Senior Dining at Gloria Dei Lutheran church is for everyone 60 years young or older and their spouse regardless of age.  Enjoy a nutritious meal while socializing.  Reservations are required by calling Fay Wulf at 563-785-4525 or 563-320-4570. more

The Durant-Wilton Food Pantry, located at 408 Cedar Street in Wilton, will be open Tuesday, August 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. more

Last week, on Tuesday, July 21, the Wilton Retirement Community, in coordination with Classy Chassy Cruisers, held its first annual Show ‘n Shine Car Show. more

Wilton Police Department 7/16/26 – 7/21/26 more

Whether they were showing an animal for the first time or were returning to a familiar show ring or stage, the members of Bennett’s Inland 4-H were excited to show what they had learned through the animals they raised. more

Madelyn Walshire of Mechanicsville was crowned the 2026 Cedar County Fair Queen during a contest held Wednesday evening at the fairgrounds. more

For as long as she can remember, West Branch’s Kelsi Lynch has loved attending her local county fairs with her family. With this love only growing as more of her family begin participating, Lynch decided to use her creative talents to give back, all while celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary. more

Step right up to the Mississippi Valley Fair, which returns to the Davenport fairgrounds next week, Aug. 4–9. more

For the first time ever, both the Durant High School softball team and the Durant High School baseball team will be heading to State at the same time, each hoping to “bring home the hardware” after a full season of hard work and dedication to their sport. more

One of Muscatine County’s young rising stars in the local auction industry recently made his way to his biggest stage yet, and while he wasn’t one of the top finishers, he feels his positive experiences while competing there still make him a winner. more

On Monday, July 13, the Wilton City Council approved $18,500 to buy land from Scott Warren for a fire station expansion that will add dedicated EMS space. The plan includes an ambulance bay, an office, and space for other equipment and administrative needs. more

When residents along 3rd Street and South Spruce in Wilton woke up on July 14 to find several mailboxes on the ground, they might have assumed it was due to nighttime pranksters. In reality, the incident was the result of a simple mistake. more

A representative of the high-speed fiber internet company Kinetic has expressed the company’s apologies for a gas line rupture on 2nd Avenue that occurred on July 7. more

A possible new policy at the Durant Community School District could potentially allow eighth grade students a shot at playing for a high school level team, if they are eligible and deemed ready for it. more

On Friday, July 24 at 10 a.m., Muscatine and Scott county residents are invited to come discuss local recreation, conservation, and preservation efforts at this year’s Region 9 Resource Enhancement and Protection Assembly, hosted at the Wapsi River Center, 3155 52nd Avenue in Dixon. The meeting is open to the public, and advance registration is not required. more

The days may be hot, but a little heat isn’t going to stop the team at Wilton Candy Kitchen or the team at Hoekstra Masonry from making sure the space is ready for the arrival of the historic Sharon Schoolhouse. more

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Wilton Community Room with the following present: Trustees Terri Becker, Mike Norton, and Becky Hansen. Tom Maurer attended by phone. Vice-President, Mike Norton called the meeting to order. more