By Andrea Grubaugh Reporter Often the highlight of every Girl Scouts’ year is getting to sell delicious cookies to their community, and this year is no exception. From now until … more

The Wilton Community School Board of Directors approved the resignation of two of its faculty members during its Jan. 8 meeting. Kim Brown , who served as an elementary paraeducator, will be leaving … more

Bare spots on food shelves may be seen as a concern for most stores, but for the Durant-Wilton Food Pantry, these sights are the sign of a strong opening day. Following the pantry’s first … more

Jan. 5 Officer handled assistance in the 100-block 5th Avenue. Call on 3rd Avenue assisted Durant Ambulance with a medical call. Jan. 6 Trespassing in the 300 block of 4th Street … more

Wilton Jan. 5 Traffic stop Hwy 38 and W Division Street for a moving violation. Driver was given a verbal violation. Medical call in the 400 Block of Cedar Street. Wilton EMS/AMB responded … more

The Durant Chamber of Commerce is distributing its monthly publication, News and Views, at local businesses in Durant. Please pick up your copy at Jeff’s Market, the Durant Post Office, Liberty … more

John C. Foy, age 88, of Durant, passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.  A visitation was held from 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Bentley Funeral … more

Beverly A. Reed, age 81, of Tipton, passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.  Cremation rites have been accorded, and no services will be held at … more

Frances “Franny” Pahl, age 94, of Durant, Iowa, passed away Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at Wheatland Manor. A private family graveside service will be held in Durant Cemetery. Memorials may be made to … more

Wrestling runs in the family for Wilton junior Mason Shirk who is following the footsteps of his grandfather Steve Shirk and his father Ben Shirk.  Ben Shirk won two individual state titles … more

Durant’s girls’ basketball players made a statement in Tuesday’s (Jan. 7) rivalry game against Wilton — it is their turn to dominate this series. The Wildcats left their … more

On home mats to open up the new year, Durant’s boys’ wrestling team put on a fun show for its fans. Last Thursday, the Wildcats went 2-1 in duals with victories over Cascade (42-23) … more

The Wilton boys’ wrestling team traveled to Highland High School last Saturday for the annual Gary Curtis Invitational.  The Beavers were the runner-up team with 216 … more

The Wilton boys’ basketball team picked up their first win of the season last week, beating rival Durant in Durant, 63-60.  The Beavers won their ninth straight game over Durant going … more

In the midst of the season of giving, the students in Durant Community School District’s 5 th and 6 th Grade Student Council were able to raise over $450 throughout the month of December 2024. … more

Commander Jean Ahlrichs called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. There were eight members present. We recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Kevin Wright posted the POW/MIA flag and a moment of silence was … more

Wilton resident Darren “Mac” McCleary has always considered himself to be a capable chef, handling any meal that comes his way. This has included meals involving special guests, ranging from former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to actor Clint Eastwood. The story of one surprise guest, however, has stuck with McCleary for over 15 years now. more

The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors has set a public hearing, 9 a.m., Monday, Feb. 3, on the updated comprehensive plan. Supervisors voted Jan. 13 for the hearing to be held at the … more

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Randall Roland Burmeister, who departed this life in the comfort of his own home on January 1, 2025, at the age of 75. Graveside services will be held in honor of Randy's life at Inland Cemetery on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at 1 p.m., (weather permitting), followed by memory sharing and a luncheon at the American Legion in Bennett. more

“It couldn’t have been any better, I’ve never had it so good somewhere.” That’s what Principal Jeromiah Bliss said when asked about his first semester with Wilton … more