Sunrise at Lost Grove Lake brings red winged blackbirds furious at the morning anglers. more

Count down to county fairs more

A quilt show returns to Cedar Rapids after having to take a hiatus during the pandemic next month. 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

Richard “Dick” Lee Koberg, 82, son of Clarence and Luetta (Friederichs) Koberg, was born February 25, 1941, in Durant, Iowa. He passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at the Guthrie County Hospital, … 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

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

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

Greg Booras has joined Creative Circle Media Solutions as National Sales Director. He will focus on expanding sales of Creative Circle products in the magazine industry and helping accelerate the … more

A 2018 survey of more than 1,000 hiring managers and human resources professionals revealed some surprising things about modern hiring practices. The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of CareerBuilder®, provided a wealth of insight about the hiring process, including some of the unusual things people have done in interviews. more

Not so long ago, job interviews were conducted almost exclusively in person. Hiring managers were able to assess candidates during these interviews, getting an idea about everything from the applicant’s skill set to how he or she affected the energy in the room to body language and the confidence of a handshake. more

Interviews are an integral component of the hiring process. According to Zippia, the average corporate job opening garners 250 résumés. Among those, only four to six people are likely to be interviewed. With such competition for jobs, landing an interview is an opportunity to be cherished. more

Newly minted college graduates often utilize career placement services at their colleges and universities as they seek to land their first job in their chosen field. Such services typically are not utilized by mid-career professionals, who are generally those individuals with ample experience but who are still many years away from retirement. more

Navigating a job search can be exciting. As professionals look to take the next, or even the first, step in their careers, they may encounter numerous opportunities that will allow them to make the most of their talents and fulfill their potential. more

Salary is just one component of the package that businesses may offer their employees. Though salary is important, an honest comparison of companies can benefit from a look at the larger picture — and that includes an analysis of what companies offer in addition to financial compensation. more

Job offers can spark a whirlwind of emotions. After spending weeks or months trudging through job postings, remote interviews, phone calls, and reference requests, individuals may be eager to sign on the dotted line and get to work. more

Ken Noble will be recognized on his 90th birthday, on Saturday, Sept. 16, during a family picnic at Discovery Park in Muscatine. more

The Muscatine County Parkinson Support Group will meet in the church parlor in the lower level of the Wesley United Methodist Church, 400 Iowa Ave., Muscatine, 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21. more

Despite objections from six different public speakers, the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved moving forward Monday, Aug 28, on a real estate purchase agreement to create a new gun practice and training range near Moscow that would be used by both the Muscatine County Sheriff’s Department and the City of Muscatine, as well as other law enforcement personnel more

Both Wilton cross-country programs opened their seasons at the Louisa-Muscatine Invitational on Tuesday, August 29.  more