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Under the new leadership of head coach Doug Darland, the Durant volleyball team began its 2024 campaign with a trip to Central Lee for the first action of the season. There, the Wildcats made … more
A makeshift Muscatine County Girl Scout troop based in West Liberty learned a valuable lesson about patriotism in a pair of yearlong projects to aid the West Liberty American Legion Post home and the … more
Never thinking she’d end up behind the counter, Brenda Ochiltree said one of the first places her future husband Lynn showed her when they met at a Founder’s Day celebration in 2000 was … more
There’s nothing like made-from-scratch pizza to Darcy Morris and her recent first business venture. Creating “Toss ‘n’ Sauce” off US Route 6 at 912 West Fifth Street on … more
The Durant City Council approved specifications and bidding documents for the construction of two courts for the racquet sport known as pickleball at … more
The Wilton Beavers season opener was a match-up between two top-10 ranked football teams in two different classes. The Beavers' foe last Friday for their season opener, Mid-Prairie, was ranked … more
The Durant football season kicked off on the road last Friday at Class A Lisbon, but ended in a 30-0 defeat. The Lions, who made the second round of the playoffs a year ago, rode a fierce … more
The start of the 2024 season was a good one for the Wilton volleyball team as the Beavers won the annual Easton Valley Tournament last Saturday.  The victories gave the Beavers a record of … more
Howard Ernest Skipton, age 74, formerly of Wilton, passed away Aug. 23, 2024, in Cebu, Philippines.   Howard was born in July 14, 1950, to Ernest and Loraine (Jarr) Skipton. Howard married … more
Julie A. Dolter, age 65, of Davenport, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at Senior Star in Davenport. Cremation rites have been accorded.  A memorial gathering will be held from 4:30 … more
Vernon G. Ehrecke, 93, of Davenport, died peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Ehrecke … more
Jimmie L. Hull, age 76, of Moscow, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at his home. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, at Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton.  A funeral service … more
Leon Allen Steinhagen, age 67, of New Liberty, passed away peacefully with family members by his side after a short illness on Aug. 28, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital.  A celebration of … more
Jill Ann Akers, 75, of Wilton, passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, at her home.  A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6, at Wilton United Methodist Church.  A funeral service will … more
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held Thursday, Aug. 8, at 9 a.m.   in the Wilton City Council room with the following present: Trustees Tom Maurer, Mike Norton, Carla … more
Keith and Deanna Peterson of Durant celebrated their 65 th wedding anniversary with a family vacation in West Virginia. Deanna Risen and Keith Peterson were married Sept. 12, 1959. Keith … more
Wilton Aug. 25 Traffic stop occurred 1100 block of Hwy 38 for equipment violation.   The driver was given a verbal warning for the violation. Welfare check in the 100 block of W. … more
Durant Aug. 18 Traffic stop at 13th Ave/5th St. Ashley Wulf, Durant, was cited for driving under suspension and no insurance. Traffic stop 4th Ave/5th St.; warning for a traffic … more
The 67 th annual Timmerman Reunion was held Aug. 11, 2024, at the New Liberty Fire Station with the Joe and Jennie Goethals family hosting. Fifty-six descendants and six guests enjoyed a potluck meal … more
A day of food, fun, music and competition best describes the second annual Durant Fall Fest, set to take place Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Durant Community Center. Seeking entries for two … more
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