The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors approved amending the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget due to increased expenditures and increased revenues during the fiscal year. more

This month, Atalissa Days is returning with plenty of old favorites and new experiences courtesy of the Atalissa Volunteer Fire Department. This year’s event will be held from 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 20, and 9 a.m. until midnight Saturday, June 21. more

Wilton Police Department 5/18/2025 thru 5/24/2025 more

Durant Police Department 5/11/25 thru 5/17/25 more

The Tri-County Community Club will be hosting speaker Tammy Becker of Green Current Solutions 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 at the Durant Community Center. more

If you’re looking for “something different” to do on a weekend this summer, circle June 21-22 on your calendar. more

Roof, Gerdes, Erlbacher.PLC, Certified Public Accountants has completed an audit for Wilton Municipal Light & Power. more

The flags at Durant Cemetery were waving high all throughout its annual Memorial Day ceremony, led by Greg Feuerbach of the Durant American Legion, who sees the event as one of the highlights of each year. more

Once used just for administration purposes, the City of West Liberty will soon be offering a place for different groups to work and gather. During the May 20 city council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Cara McFerren said the open house event for the City Administration Building, 111 West 7th Street, will be held June 8. This event will give members of the community the chance to meet with city staff and walk through the building. more

In spite of some minor delays and some weather interference, Wilton’s 5th Street road construction project is still on track to be completed before the end of 2025. more

For two decades, the McNeill’s Driving School in Tipton has taught teenagers from its community and beyond how to be safe, responsible and knowledgeable drivers. This year will see Stephanie and Tim McNeill host their last drivers ed classes before retiring in late fall. more

During the month of June, the Durant-Wilton Food Pantry, 408 Cedar Street in Wilton, will be open 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3. more

This year, the Durant Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all eligible children free of charge. more

June is the start of summer reading fun at the West Liberty Public Library. Those interested in signing up for the summer reading program can do so on Sunday, June 1 and receive a free t-shirt. more

As 102 American flags flapped in a mild spring breeze Monday morning in honor of fallen Bennett area service members, Captain Nate Moeller with the Rock Island Arsenal gave an inspirational and heartwarming speech to approximately 100 in attendance for Memorial Day services at Inland Cemetery northeast of Bennett. more

As per the recommendation from West Liberty School Business Official Abby Ortiz, the West Liberty School District will not be increasing its school meal, k-12 registration, or activity ticket prices in the coming school year. Ortiz gave this recommendation during the May 19 school board meeting. more

Hundreds of American flags were waving in the spring breeze as about 200 area residents paid tribute at Oak Ridge Cemetery on the south side of West Liberty to honor over 350 fallen local veterans on Memorial Day Monday. more

Approving a new historical sign, the Nichols City Council learned more about the city’s transportation history May 14 at the regular monthly meeting. more

The Nichols City Council set Wednesday, June 18, as the community’s annual “Big Trash” clean-up day for residents and businesses at its May 14 meeting held at Nichols City Hall. more

Nolan Townsend graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids May 18. more