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A Durant alumni and recent undergraduate of Central College has been awarded a scholarship from the Lighthouse Guild in New York City. Elizabeth Rouse will be attending graduate school at the … more
I am happy to report that the issues between the Wilton school district and the Tri County Community Band have been resolved so our last concert of the summer will be in Wilton after all. We thank … more
Singer-songwriter and ventriloquist Brent Vernon will be performing on Saturday, July 15th, at the First Presbyterian Church in Wilton. Vernon and his pal Sam will take the stage at 7 pm. With … more
A non-profit thrift store called LifeHouse Second Chance Thrift Shop opened in Wilton on Saturday, June 24. Second Chance is owned by Tami and Tim Leathers, who run the LifeHouse Ranch … more
The Bunny Hunt is well underway in downtown Wilton and will continue until April 8. The hunt started on March 20 and we’ve had a few groups and families swing through the Advocate offices over … more
Coloring Easter eggs is a time-honored tradition dating back more than 2,500 years. There is evidence that people living in the ancient settlement of Trypillia dyed eggs. Ancient Persians also were … more
Bill Norton was unloading hay on their family farm in Cedar County when a tornado warning blared on his phone. “We didn’t think too much of it,” said Bill. “The skies all looked pretty … more
Easter is steeped in both religious and secular traditions. Each year on Easter Sunday, many families feast on ham or lamb. Hot cross buns may be served as morning treats. And faithful Christians may … more
March 27 Traffic Stop at W 3rd Avenue and 5th Street. Karen Walls, Wilton, citation for expired registration. March 28 Keeping the peace in the 600 block of 8th Street. Assisted Durant … more
March 26 Medical call in the 300 block of E Summit Street. Patient seen and transported to local hospital. Open door in the 400 block of Cedar Street. Handled by the officer. Civil … more
Gloria Dei Lutheran church hosted the 3rd Annual citywide Easter Egg Hunt for the City of Durant.  Emily Swihart from New Liberty is the chairperson for the Outreach committee that organized the … more
While Durant’s in-district enrollment numbers seem to be on a steady decline, open enrollment has reached a peak — nearly twice as high as it was in fiscal year 2017, according to information … more
Arty’s Ice Cream & Grill in Wilton has announced plans to expand their operation with an added location within the next two years, according to owner Sakir “Chili” Alimoski. “We’re not … more
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 73 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 497 positive cases. One death was reported in Muscatine County, a … more
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