The annual meeting for the Muscatine County Fair will take place Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Activity Center on the fairgrounds in West Liberty. more

The Atalissa Fire Department will host a benefit Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 7-11 a.m. at the fire station at 126 Depot St. in Atalissa. more

The Wilton FFA plans to start their annual fruit sale promotion with a “sales blitz kick-off” on Monday, Oct. 9, from 6 - 8 p.m.  The organization will be sending students out across the Wilton and Durant school districts in small groups to get a few orders to get sales kicked off, according to FFA advisor Joshua Day.  more

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. more

The Wilton Masonic Lodge #167 will host a fundraising soup supper event open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 4-7 p.m. at the Wilton Masonic Lodge, 405 Cedar Street, Wilton. Anyone is welcome to attend and a free-will donation is being asked. more

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. more

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. more

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. more

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. more

Two new Durant firefighters officially joined the department during the Sept. 25 city council meeting. more

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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. more

The Wilton volleyball team struggled early against West Liberty last Thursday in their RVC matchup between two state-ranked foes.  more

This week, Durant received a rare opportunity to race with 4A schools and some of Iowa’s best cross-country athletes. more

The Wilton football team is through week six unbeaten after a 28-12 road win last Friday at Cascade.  more

Durant high school’s tough football season continued last Friday with a 35-0 loss at Beckman Catholic. more

Conference battles have been a thorn in Durant’s side and it dug in deeper last Thursday in a loss at West Branch. more

Editor's note: Mr. Steffens, of Moscow, sent a copy of this letter as an email to all county supervisors. more

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. more