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Wilton 2021 Homecoming court

It’s Homecoming week at Wilton High School, and the homecoming court was announced at the end of last week. Homecoming court members include (front from left) Lucas DuRocher, Mason Ormsby, Jackson … more

9/8/21

Durant 2021 Homecoming court

It’s Homecoming week at Durant High School, and the homecoming court was announced at the end of last week. Homecoming court members include (front from left) Ethan Gast, Jaeln Heald, Cooper … more

9/8/21

The State Historical Society of Iowa's mobile museum pictured at the green space next to the Wilton Candy Kitchen in downtown Wilton on the last day it was open. It was parked on the green space during Wilton Founders Day weekend, and was open Aug. 20-22.

Wilton gets Iowa history lesson on summer's busiest weekend

The weekend of Aug. 20-22 was a busy one for the city of Wilton. Founders Day was back in 2021 after a hiatus due to COVID-19 in 2020. Sponsored by the Wilton Chamber of Commerce, Founders Day was … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 9/8/21

Wilton senior setter Ella Caffery recently broke the school record for assists, with her 2,190th at the Wapello tournament last week. As she adds to her career assist mark, she was honored before Wilton's home match with Regina Sept. 2. She was presented a plaque by head coach Brenda Grunder as the two are shown embracing.

Ella Caffery sets Wilton career assists mark

The Wilton volleyball team climbed in the Class 2A rankings last week, moving to No. 3 in the state. And more Beavers are putting their names in the record books. Senior setter Ella Caffery became … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 9/8/21

Karson Willey and Tyrrell Hughes react to a defensive play from the Beavers.

Beavers come back, defeat Northeast in OT

Wilton defeats Northeast 32-26 In the moments after Wilton’s roller coaster overtime win over Northeast Sept. 3, Beaver football head coach Ryan Hetzler told his team that they had overlooked … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 9/8/21

A young girl waves a ribbon at the 2019 Children's Festival in West Liberty.

24th Children's Festival ready to POP on Saturday

The 24th annual West Liberty Children's Festival, sponsored by Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre, will take place this Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. on Third Street in downtown West Liberty. The … more

Tim Evans, Index Editor | 9/7/21

The Durant School District Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC) list presented to school board members at the Aug. 23 work session. There are 48 names on the list, and it was noted that a few more individuals had been asked to join. The names on the right side (bold) were the most recent adds at the work session. Editor's note: The list above is printed as is from the school, with names spelled as presented by the district.

Durant School District adds more names to FAC list

The Durant School District is finalizing its 2021Facility Advisory Committee (FAC) it was asked to assemble by OPN Architects of Cedar Rapids, the firm reviewing all of Durant’s facilities, which … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 9/1/21

A Ford Fusion is shown above, with damage to the fender sustained while being parked outside the Advocate News office, near the Durant-Wilton Food Pantry.

Two cars now damaged. Enough is enough

I wasn’t going to say anything, but once it happened a second time, I felt it was time to speak out. For the second time since May, I’ve had a car damaged while being parked in downtown … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 9/1/21

Scott County 9/11 Memorial Route to stop in Durant

In a press release submitted to the Advocate News by Durant Police Chief Orville Randolph, a 9/11 procession through Scott County towns is planned for Saturday, Sept. 11. A map was included … more

9/1/21

Vandalism in Wilton parks—Pictures were submitted to members of the Wilton city council Aug. 23, depicting vandalism occurring in bathrooms at Cherrydale Park in Wilton's south end. A baseball glove was placed in a toilet (left) and items were stuffed in the drain of a sink (right). The bathrooms were temporarily closed, but have reopened with surveillance outside the restrooms.

Vandalism in Wilton park bathrooms an ongoing issue

By Derek Sawvell Managing Editor, Advocate News Wilton City Administrator Jeff Horne came to the Aug. 23 city council meeting with photos to share with council members of debris … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 9/1/21

Wilton senior Gage Oien is shown above, posing for one of his senior pictures with one of the planes he's been using for flying lessons. Oien has aspirations of becoming a commercial pilot

Wilton High School senior takes to the skies

By Ryan Sandness For the Advocate News The last place Wilton High School senior Gage Oien wants to be is on the ground. Like many high school students, he would much rather be doing … more

Ryan Sandness, for the AN | 9/1/21

Recently, 106 new pavers were added to the Muscatine County Freedom Rock site, which brings the total to 616 pavers commemorating Muscatine County veterans. The Muscatine County Freedom Rock committee is hosting a Smorgasbord event on Labor Day, Sept. 6, from 4-7 p.m. in downtown Wilton at the site, located at the intersection of Maurer and Railroad streets. Festivities will begin at 4, with the dinner whistle to blow at 5, followed by a 25-cent meal and prize drawing.

Muscatine County Freedom Rock to revive Smorgasbord event Sept. 6

The Muscatine County Freedom Rock project is planning on reviving a Wilton tradition — Smorgasbord — to celebrate the completion of the Muscatine County Freedom Rock site located in front of the … more

8/25/21

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