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Local artist and Wilton United Methodist Church Pastor Steve Braudt recently finished a colorful mural located in downtown Wilton. The image depicting agriculture, a sunset, the Wilton Depot, and a train can be viewed on the back side of the Wilton storage shed behind City Hall, located across the street from Elder Park.

Downtown Wilton mural a 'gift to the community'

For the second time in a month, Wilton has welcomed another colorful mural to its downtown. In what he called a “gift to the community,” Wilton United Methodist Church Pastor Steve Braudt … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 9/23/20

Serrano Jr. pleads not guilty in Chantz Stevens death

The Muscatine man charged with murder in the July 19 stabbing death of 2019 Wilton High School graduate Chantz Stevens, 19, of Wilton, pled not guilty.Filed in Iowa District Court in Cedar County … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 9/23/20

The Tipton Pizza Hut, which first opened in 1990, is shown above, just days after signs could be seen in the window Sept. 15 saying, "We're sorry! This restaurant has closed."

Tipton Pizza Hut closes after 30 years in business

Editor’s note: The following story was printed in the Tipton Conservative Sept. 16, and is being reprinted with permission A 30-year run for Pizza Hut in Tipton is over. The Tipton location … more

9/23/20

Bennett Elementary Principal Jeremiah Costello is pictured above in the halls of Bennett Elementary School.

COVID-19 biggest challenge for Bennett Principal Costello

Bennett School District Principal Jeremiah Costello says four of his six kids go to school with him and, “walking the hall with them is so cool.” Costello came to Bennett after receiving his … more

By Kendahl Goering, AN Reporter | 9/23/20

Advocate News Football Contest: Dave Fratzke wins week one

Week 1 of the Advocate News Football Contest came with the confusion that the COVID-19 pandemic presents. Three of the 13 games in week one were either postponed or canceled due to COVID-19 cases or … more

9/23/20

State Public Health Emergency Declaration extended to Oct. 18

DES MOINES — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency for another 30 days. Bars, taverns, wineries, breweries, distilleries, night … more

9/23/20

Becker wins $300,000 lottery prize

CLIVE — A Wilton man has won a $300,000 lottery prize. Jeffrey Becker of Wilton won the eighth and final top prize in the Iowa Lottery’s “$300,000 Platinum Cash” scratch game. He bought … more

9/23/20

Wilton Bank supports the honor roll program at Wilton and Durant high schools. Wilton Bank donates $1 each quarter for every student who makes the honor roll. The money donated is used to enrich academic programs and schools. Wilton Bank donated $2,413 for the 2019–2020 school year — giving $1,729 to Wilton High School, this included the 2018-19 school year that was not presented in the spring of 2020, and $684 to Durant High School. Since the 2014–15 school year, Wilton Bank has donated $7,734 to the local schools. Pictured during the check presentation at Wilton High School are Amber Pulliam, Jill Proctor, Marc Snavely, Missy Drayfahl, Bill Vetter, Ben Brown and Hailey Mullen.

Wilton Bank Donates $2,413 to Wilton, Durant honor roll programs

9/23/20

Help still available for derecho survivors

DES MOINES — A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will close in Linn County on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. However, help for survivors of the August derecho is just a phone call, a mouse click, or a … more

9/23/20

Durant district gets roof project update

The Durant School Board held its regular meeting Sept. 14. All board members were present but one, who attended via online video conference. A Duro-Last representative was present to talk about … more

By Kendahl Goering, AN Reporter | 9/23/20

Jim Roseman wins with perfect entry in NSP Football Contest

Jim Roseman of Eldridge had all the games right, and hit the tiebreaker of 52 on the nose – a perfect entry all around – to win the $50 first prize in Week No. 3 of the North Scott Press Football Contest. more

9/23/20

Leaf pickup in the city of Wilton begins Sept. 28

9/23/20

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