June 16 Routine officer walk through at the Dew Drop Bar. The officer handled alarm in Durant. Warning was given for a traffic violation on 1st Avenue and 7th Street. June 17 … more

I believe in community journalism. And I believe in telling your stories. My name is Erin M. Gentz, and I am the interim editor of the Wilton-Durant Advocate News and the West Liberty Index . I … more

The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in collaboration with the Muscatine Community YMCA and IowaWORKS, will host a job and career fair on Tuesday, July 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. … more

James Owen James Vemon Owen, 73, of Wilton, peacefully passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at his home. James was born in Springfield, Ill., to Henry Owen and Thelma Britten. James is … more

  Barbara Lee Vitek, age 79, of Wilton, Iowa, passed away on May 21, 2024, 6 years to the day after her husband, Warren. She spent 4 months trying to overcome complications from a fall and … more

Phil Wiese has officially announced his candidacy for Iowa House District 82, which encompasses parts of Scott, Muscatine, and all of Cedar Counties. With a campaign focused on addressing the real … more

Hunters will notice a few regulation changes for the upcoming 2024-2025 hunting seasons, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. These changes could impact deer hunters, waterfowl … more

Muscatine County Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce its upcoming Cupcake Bake-Off Fundraiser, set to take place on June 30 at The Rendezvous Banquet and Catering Facility from 1 to 3 p.m. … more

By Cadey Richman AN Intern The city of Durant is taking its first steps towards creating the community’s first pickleball courts. Dawn Smith, the Community and Economic Director for … more

By Tim Evans AN Reporter A first summer soccer camp will be held in Durant in early July for youths in grades three through eight, put together by members of Durant High School’s … more

By Tim Evans AN Reporter As a teacher for 29 years, Leslie Callison never imagined she’d be instructing fourth grade students on how to fly drones. The Durant Elementary School … more

Hoping to be able to provide two more scholarships to Wilton and Durant high school seniors, plans for the fifth annual Mike Hoekstra Memorial Car Show are taking shape for the streets of Bennett on … more

Every day begins when the sun barely announces itself at the edge of the plains. Fifteen year old Andy Klindt is feeding the livestock. He scoops the different feed to alleviate whatever deficiency the two cows and three sheep have and tosses it into their troughs. The animals relax in their pens in the barn basement with fans blowing into their faces. more

Trying to spice up life at Floral Hall, Menzea Nielsen is challenging the youth and adults of Cedar County and neighboring communities to participate in any of five new events this year at the Cedar County Fair in Tipton. more

The Cedar County Fair runs from Wednesday, July 10 – Sunday, July 14, at the county fairgrounds, located at 1195 210th Street, Tipton. On opening day of the fair, veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive free admission with valid ID. Friday will be daycare free gate from 9 a.m. – noon, and senior centers free gate from noon-3 p.m. Sunday is Family Day Free Gate, sponsored by the Cedar County Farm Bureau. more

The Muscatine County Fair will be held from July 17-21, and this year’s theme is “Time Marches On.” more

The Mississippi Valley Fair will be held from July 30 – Aug. 4. more

Modern semi-trucks shining in the summer sun fill the Iowa 80 World’s Largest Truckstop near Walcott. But step into the I-80 Trucking Museum and experience the wooden panels of the Eldridge 1903. more

Today’s mission? Eradicate autumn olive trees overrunning restored prairie and wetland in Scott County. more

By Ryan Stonebraker Advocate Sports Writer The Wilton Beaver baseball team began their week with three non-conference games against Wapello, Alburnett, and North Cedar.  The … more