Last week was the final funnel deadline for bills to be considered.  We did not have floor debate so I wanted to give you some insight into a day on the Ways and Means Committee I Chair. We met Wednesday and passed 15 bills out of committee.  All 15 bills received bipartisan support and were about a variety of topics. Committee work rarely garners headlines but as you see below – that work does impact many of you in many ways.  more

The Durant school board has tentatively set a tax rate of $12.99042 for its FY26 budget. The rate is an increase of $0.67106 from the FY25 rate of $12.31936. With this year’s Supplemental … more

For the Wilton Stepperettes Dance Team, the spring show is the culmination of all they’ve done throughout the past year. On Saturday, the team’s supporters and dance fans gathered at the … more

The Durant City Council approved a recommendation regarding the city’s property insurance that will save the city approximately $16,000 on premium expense. The council approved during its … more

The $90,000 a year building maintenance tax funds approved by Bennett School district voters March 4 will help keep the kindergarten through sixth grade facility a key asset. Voters increased … more

This month, Durant High School presents “The Wizard of Oz.” Students will be performing the spring show 6 p.m. Saturday, April 26, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27. Tickets are $8 for adults … more

Nancy A. McKean, age 88, of Lone Tree, formerly of Wilton, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Lone Tree Health Care Center.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  A memorial service … more

The water main along Cedar Street from West Division Street to West 6th Street needs to be replaced due to many repair issues. At the previous council meeting, Nick Frederiksen, an engineer from ISG, … more

The annual Wilton Spring Craft and Vendor Show took place on Sunday, March 30 at the Wilton Community Center. Local small business owners and travelers from Fulton, Ill., and Kalona showed off … more

March 23 Report of a disturbance in Scott County.   Wanted to speak to a Muscatine County Deputies.   Muscatine County assisted as standby. Agency assist in Durant for a missing … more

Durant March 23 Fire Call 800 Block 7th Street Assist Durant Fire Dept. Missing Person Durant handled by Officer. Bar Check Idle Hour Routine Officer walk through. Mental … more

A Cedar County farmer was penalized for his use of manure by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. DNR laws state that “only property certified manure applicators should handle … more

On April 8, Ronald Fellner of Durant is celebrating his 90 th birthday. He and his loving wife, Roma (Ritterwhere) Fellner, who is only three years younger than him, hope to recognize the momentous … more

MEETING HELD: March 12, 2025 The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held, Wednesday, March 13, 2025 at the Wilton City Council Room with the following present: Trustees Mike … more

Thursday, April 3 Books: Battle of the Books for 5th/6th Grade at Wilton High School Cafeteria, 2 p.m. Concert: 3rd/4th Grade Concert at Wilton High School Auditorium, 7 p.m.   … more

Thursday, April 3 V-GTF: 13th Annual Healy-Mattis Invitational at Northeast Goose Lake High School, 4:15 p.m. V-BTF: 13th Annual Healy-Mattis Invitational at Northeast Goose Lake High … more

Wilton Girls' Track and Field 2025 River Valley Conference Indoor Championships Tuesday, March 25 at University of Dubuque Chlapaty Rec Center Team Scoring 1. Maquoketa (103); 2. … more

After a restful spring break, Wilton’s boys’ and girls’ track and field teams hit the ground running last Tuesday (March 25) at the River Valley Conference Indoor Championships at … more

As the calendar flips to April, the Iowa high school indoor track and field season comes to an end. The Durant boys’ and girls’ teams put a bow on their indoor tour at the A.Y. … more

As the president, governors and legislators elevate the stress and anxiety in higher education in the United States by seeking to change how colleges and universities operate and what they teach, the … more