Playing an important role in providing emergency services to the Bennett community and surrounding area is the Bennett Ambulance Service, a group of 20 volunteers that handles more than 100 calls a year. more

Teachers and school staff often serve as the community link between the next generation and the members of their local American Legion, and those who go above and beyond to maintain this link are seen as all the more crucial. more

This year, two new managers will be leading the way at the West Liberty Farmer’s Market. On Tuesday, April 22, the West Liberty Chamber of Commerce announced Lucy Bowie and Clifford McFerren had been selected as its new market managers. more

In honor of Iowa Soil and Water Conservation Week, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Development announced Monday afternoon that it will be investing in 14 new urban water quality projects across the state – including one in Durant. more

On Saturday, the Wilton Public Library held its annual Edible Books Challenge.  more

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

Wilton Citywide Garage Sale and Elder Park Market Day, sponsored by Wilton Chamber, is this Saturday. more

The Battle of the Books district trophy has been taken by Durant Elementary School following a championship win by the Bookish Best Friends – consisting of sixth graders Piper Hermiston, Anna Harland, and Layton Richman. This is the second time the Bookish Best Friends have competed in the Battle of the Books district championship. more

To celebrate the end of the year, the Durant Community School District’s band program will be performing their end of the year pops concert on Wednesday, May 7, at the Durant Band Shell. The free concert will begin at 5 p.m., and will feature musicians from 5th grade to 12th grade. more

During this year’s Earth Day, the Iowa State University’s Water Rocks! program held a competition that challenged students from across Iowa to fight for a high score in its “Rock Your Watershed” challenge. more

A public hearing was held on the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. The tax levy amount per $1,000 is $13.94. Revenues and other sources total 9.35 million. Expenditures total 12.5 million. The expenditures comprise several capital projects, including the 5th Street Project, the Cedar Street water main replacement, the new fire truck, and the ambulance rebuild. There were no further questions or comments. The hearing closed, and the council approved the budget. more

For three decades, Jon and Terri Ingstad of Wilton have worked as State Farm insurance agents, finding a place in the community they’d eventually call home as they helped those within it prepare for their worst days. more

The West Liberty City Council has officially approved its Fiscal Year 25-26 budget. This unanimous approval was done during a special council meeting held 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, after the council was received confirmation that the budget had been balanced. more

On Friday, April 25, Brick Street Gallery held a reception for its latest showcase, “April Showers Bring May Flowers,” spotlighting pieces from local artists themed around flowers and springtime. These pieces will be featured at the gallery until late May. more

Kerrigan Johnson has grown up knowing her local volunteer fire department. Her father, Kevin Johnson, volunteered at the Durant Fire Department for a time, as does her uncle, Ryan Tappendorf, currently, and many of the firefighters she knew when she was younger still work there today. more

It could be described as the Kentucky Derby for Bennett as dozens of youngsters came out to celebrate Easter and compete at the nearly annual live Duck Races held behind the B52 Bar & Grill Saturday afternoon. more

The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors tabled indefinitely a pending ordinance that would have, in part, allowed private burial sites in the county. more

Starting this week, all Muscatine County residents regardless of age or insurance status will be eligible to receive a free measles vaccine from Trinity Muscatine Public Health. more

From 5-7 p.m. May 3, the Durant Fire Department will be holding a drive-thru taco night fundraiser, sponsored by Pit Crew BBQ. more

West Liberty FFA’s stars were shining bright during the team’s performance at the state convention, held April 13-15 in Ames. more