A pending ordinance that would, in part, allow private burial sites in the county was approved on the first of three readings at the May 12 regular meeting of the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors. more

Earlier this month, Durant High's seniors shared their post-secondary plans during 2025’s Decision Day. Participants included: more

On Monday, May 5, the seniors of Wilton Jr/Sr High School celebrated their post-secondary decisions during the school’s annual Decision Day assembly. more

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the Wilton City Council Room with the following present: more

On April 30, West Liberty High School assistant principal Andrew Genz and school counselor Stephanie Ramsey recognized this year’s seniors and their post-secondary decisions. This year’s Decision Day was streamed on the West Liberty School District’s YouTube page. more

Each year, the Iowa High School Press Association holds its spring journalism contest, giving young journalists from across the state a chance to be recognized for their school newspaper. This year, Durant High School’s Wildcat Chronicles walked away with 35 awards from the Class A (small school) category and three awards from the All-Class (all schools) category. This is the most individual awards the Chronicles team has won in a single contest. more

After four months of training, Officer Anthony McKims officially joined the Wilton Police Department April 30, five days after his graduation from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. more

On April 27, Jacob Zeman of West Liberty and Amber Oien of Wilton were recognized by Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer for their outstanding academic achievement. more

From being a star football player to being seen as a fun, caring and bright individual, the moments Tristan Hughes shared with his classmates will live in their hearts forever. Now, the Durant High School Class of 2019 wants to make sure their hometown won’t ever forget Hughes’ legacy either.  more

Authorities say a fire started in the basement of a historic one-room schoolhouse early Wednesday (April 30) in Durant. more

A pending ordinance that would have, in part, allowed private burial sites in the county will be on the agenda for discussion and possible action to approve the first of three readings at the next regular meeting of the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors.  more

Puppeteers perform at New Puppeteers Festival more

City leaders donated to the Freedom Rock and entered the Smorgasbord prize drawing at the April 28 City Council meeting. more

Without Greg Reynolds, Bennett’s Ambulance Service might not exist for daytime calls during the week. more

Through the continued coordination of three different plant groups, the Muscatine Plant Sale will soon be underway. more

Wilton Police Department 4/20/25 thru 4/26/25 more

Durant Police Department 4/20/25 thru 4/26/25 more

The Muscatine County Parkinson Support Group will meet 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15 at the Wesley Family Life Center, 114 West 4th Street in Muscatine. more

“I love to read!” more

The Durant City Council approved an amendment to the budget for fiscal year July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025, after a public hearing was held during its regular meeting on April 28. more