Greetings to any and all readers of the Wilton-Durant Advocate and the West Liberty Index!
I’d like to take a moment to officially introduce myself. My name is Andrea Grubaugh, and …
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1/8/25
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The Scott County sheriff says although an Iowa Senate committee has rejected his ethics complaint against the state’s new lieutenant governor, he intends to pursue the matter.
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Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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1/7/25
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By Ross Shinberg
Regional Sports Editor
In the world of sports for Wilton and Durant in 2024, there was no shortage of spectacular moments.
Where else can the story begin but at …
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12/30/24
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It’s never easy narrowing down the top 10 or so stories in the area annually. Even though the communities of Wilton and Durant may be considered small, quiet hometowns, there is a lot happening …
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By Tim Evans, AN Reporter
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12/30/24
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Durant-Wilton Food Pantry at 408 Cedar St. in Wilton will be open 9-11 a.m., and 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7.
The Clothes Closet, located at 600 E 5th St. in Wilton, will be open 9 a.m. to noon, …
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12/30/24
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The Oakdale Cemetery Association of Wilton hosts its annual meeting, 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 13, at the Wilton Community Room downtown
Two members will be elected to the Oakdale Cemetery …
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12/30/24
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Rebecca Lucille Wathan, 77, passed away peacefully on Dec. 26, 2024, in the comfort of her home in rural Tipton, surrounded by her children. Arrangements and care have been provided by Fry …
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12/30/24
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Bryan James Goodrum, age 81, of Bettendorf, formerly of Wilton, passed away surrounded by his beloved family on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport. A Mass of …
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12/30/24
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Otto J. Geering, age 93, of Wilton, passed away Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at Better Living of Walcott. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial gathering was held from 9:30 - 11 a.m., …
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12/30/24
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Week 15 Scores
Monday, December 16 at Idle Hour Lanes in Durant, IA
High Scratch Game: 1. Kurt Meincke, 256; 2. Dan Sterner, 246; 3. Colin Weih, 234.
High Scratch Series: 1. Kurt …
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12/30/24
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Friday, January 3
F/S-BBB: Durant at Iowa City Regina, 4 p.m.
JV-GBB: Durant at Iowa City Regina, 4 p.m.
JV-BBB: Durant at Iowa City Regina, 4 p.m.
V-GBB: Durant at Iowa City …
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12/30/24
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Friday, January 3
Choir: Jazz Practice at Wilton High School, 7:15 a.m. to 8 a.m.
F/S-BBB: Wilton at Tipton, 4 p.m.
JV-BBB: Wilton at Tipton, 5:15 p.m.
V-GBB: Wilton at Tipton, …
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12/30/24
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By Ross Shinberg
Regional Sports Editor
With the calendar flipped to January, it means wrestling season is heating up.
Both the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union and the Iowa High …
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12/30/24
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Maureen M. Sanders, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, with her family by her side.
Private family services will be held, with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery, West …
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12/30/24
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Bob Petersen, age 82 of West Liberty, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Windmill Manor in Coralville.
No services are planned. The Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Liberty is caring for …
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12/30/24
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Linda Ann Foor, 76, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, at Lutheran Living.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral …
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12/30/24
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United Way Muscatine County, The Iowa Center, MCC, and Muscatine Municipal Housing Agency are partnering to bring the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program back to Muscatine for the 2025 tax …
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12/30/24
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By Tamara Browning
Index Reporter
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors have authorized Chairperson Jeff Sorensen to execute the July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, agreement regarding the …
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By Tamara Browning, Index Reporter
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12/30/24
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Thursday, January 2
JV-GBB: Calamus-Wheatland at West Liberty, 4 p.m
JV-BBB: Calamus-Wheatland at West Liberty, 5:15 p.m.
3rd/4th Boys' Basketball: At Middle School Gym with Brad …
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12/30/24
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The 2024 Iowa State University Land Value Survey reported a 3.1% decrease to $11,467 per acre for average Iowa farmland values from November 2023 to November 2024.
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12/30/24
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