9/13/23
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The Atalissa Church of Christ is sponsoring a car show on the grounds of the church, 319 East Third Street in Atalissa
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9/13/23
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Earlier this year, Oregon Democrats pushed through state legislation that allows local governments to require setbacks between neighbors and factory farming operations. The law prohibits farms from drawing unlimited amounts of free groundwater and requires farmers to apply for a permit before applying manure to their fields.
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Kevin Hardy, Stateline
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10/4/23
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The American Legion Auxiliary of Wilton, Unit 584, sends praises to local businesses for their continued support of the “Personal Safety Books,” which the organization has provided to the Wilton Elementary School fourth grade students over the past 10 years and again this fall.
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10/4/23
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Karson Trede was the big winner in the Advocate News Football Contest, missing two, with a tiebreaker of 77, the closest to the total number of points in Ole Miss’ 55-49 win over LSU. Karson will receive the $25 first prize.
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10/4/23
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Editor's note: Mr. Steffens, of Moscow, sent a copy of this letter as an email to all county supervisors.
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10/4/23
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Conference battles have been a thorn in Durant’s side and it dug in deeper last Thursday in a loss at West Branch.
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Ross Shinberg, Regional Sports Editor
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10/4/23
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Durant high school’s tough football season continued last Friday with a 35-0 loss at Beckman Catholic.
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Ross Shinberg, Regional Sports Editor
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10/4/23
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The Wilton football team is through week six unbeaten after a 28-12 road win last Friday at Cascade.
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Ryan Stonebraker, Advocate Sports Writer
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10/4/23
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This week, Durant received a rare opportunity to race with 4A schools and some of Iowa’s best cross-country athletes.
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Ross Shinberg, Regional Sports Editor
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10/4/23
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The Wilton volleyball team struggled early against West Liberty last Thursday in their RVC matchup between two state-ranked foes.
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Ryan Stonebraker, Advocate Sports Writer
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10/4/23
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A decision on a proposed city/county police officer training/gun range may come down to a Muscatine County Zoning Commission hearing on Friday, October 6, at 10 a.m. It will be held at the Environmental Learning Center located at 3300 Cedar Street, Muscatine.
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Tim Evans, Reporter
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10/4/23
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Durant Police Report
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10/4/23
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Wilton Police Report
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10/4/23
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Two new Durant firefighters officially joined the department during the Sept. 25 city council meeting.
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10/4/23
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Vera E. Sessler, 101, of Wilton, passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Wilton Retirement Community. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, at Zion Lutheran Church in Wilton. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, at the church. Burial will take place in Oakdale Cemetery in Wilton. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or Camp Courageous. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
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10/4/23
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Christi L. Heath, 47, of Wilton, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, after a brief illness at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. A visitation was held from 9 to 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 29, at Bentley Funeral Home in Wilton. A graveside service followed the visitation at 11:30 a.m. at Oakdale Cemetery in Wilton. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
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10/4/23
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Gordon Lowell Arnold, age 80, of Wilton, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospital. A visitation was held from 4-7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 2, at Zion Lutheran Church, Wilton. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the church. Burial will take place in Oakdale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Wilton American Legion or to Zion Lutheran Church Choir Fund. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
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10/4/23
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Karlie Busch of Jewell and Isaac Hunter of Ames were united in marriage on Aug. 19 at Irishman Acres, Bondurant. Dan Schoepf officiated the 5 p.m. ceremony.
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10/4/23
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A number of events are on slate at the Wilton Public Library in the next couple of weeks including a special “Stuffed Animal Sleepover” for youngsters on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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10/4/23
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