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Last week, West Liberty officer Derek Holmes successfully completed the D.A.R.E. school, earning his certification as a D.A.R.E. instructor. This qualifies him to provide educational courses for Elementary, middle school, and high school students within West Liberty district.
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5/21/25
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The storm sewer rate increases as specified in the Durant City Code of Ordinances has been approved by the Durant City Council.
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Tamara Browning, Correspondent
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5/21/25
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At least four different building improvement projects are on the docket for the Wilton Community School District. During the May 14 school board meeting, Buildings and Grounds Director Andy Crawford presented four sets of bids for these summer projects.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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5/21/25
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On Friday, May 16, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved a Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grant for the Muscatine County Fair Event Center at their monthly meeting.
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5/21/25
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On Memorial Day, May 26, the Wilton American Legion will be holding its annual parade and services. The parade will start 9 a.m. in front of Wilton City Hall, and will travel to Oakdale Cemetery where public services will be held at 9:30 a.m. American Legion Commander Jean Ahlrichs will serve as this year’s Master of Ceremonies.
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5/21/25
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Summer means summer jobs, and 12 year old Caedmon “The Dude” Burford is more than ready to get to work. For about a year now, Burford has been running his own pet yard cleaning business, Duty Dude, and is looking to continue it for as long as he’s able to.
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Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
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5/21/25
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The West Liberty High School Graduating Class of 2025 will be the honored guests at the Baccalaureate Service Sunday evening, May 25, at 7 p.m., at West Liberty Christian Fellowship Church.
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5/21/25
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Durant High School families and the community celebrated its most recent class of graduates Saturday evening at the Durant football field. The event was commemorated with cheers, speeches, carnations and, of course, fireworks.
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5/21/25
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The Wilton Beavers celebrated graduation in style Sunday, gathering together in the school gymnasium and shining bright in their blue and gold graduation robes.
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5/21/25
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The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors approved the third of three readings on the pending ordinance for special events in Muscatine County.
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Tamara Browning, Correspondent
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5/21/25
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It was a proud night to be a Bomber.
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Tim Evans, Reporter
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5/21/25
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On Memorial Day, May 26, at 11 a.m., the West Liberty American Legion will be holding its annual services at Oakridge Cemetery.
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5/21/25
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The Rixe-Lausen American Legion Auxiliary, Bennett, Iowa, awarded $500 ALA Memorial Scholarships to graduating seniors. Alivia Garcia, daughter of Tony and Chrystal Garcia. Alivia will graduate from Durant High School.
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5/21/25
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Last week, on May 14, the Wilton community gathered at Wilton Jr./Sr. High School to recognize this year’s senior student award winners.
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5/21/25
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2025 Durant High School Senior Awards winners
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5/21/25
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Wilton seniors Kinsey Drake and Jordan Dusenberry were honored last week with the Wilton Class of 2025 standout athlete awards.
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Ross Shinberg, Regional Sports Editor
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5/21/25
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Monday evening, the Comet boys’ golf team received a hero’s welcome back to West Liberty with a fire and ambulance light and siren escort.
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Ross Shinberg, Regional Sports Editor
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5/21/25
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With only two regional final qualifying spots up for grabs, the Durant girls’ golf team did not mess around.
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Ross Shinberg, Regional Sports Editor
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5/21/25
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Wilton senior Kinsey Drake will lead three Beaver girls’ events going to the 2025 state track and field meet this week in Des Moines.
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Ryan Stonebraker, Advocate Sports Writer
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5/21/25
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The Comets will be a busy bunch this week as they prepare for the state track and field meet at Drake Stadium.
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Ross Shinberg, Regional Sports Editor
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5/21/25
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