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David A. Schuett, 79, of Durant, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Wilton Retirement Community.  A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant.
In two weeks, Sgt. Adam Hill will be sworn in as the Walcott police chief. In that moment he will be stepping into big shoes: shoes well-worn by retiring chief Jeff Blake, a two-decade veteran of the ...
The Eldridge Utility Board officially voted to increase water rates, effective Sept. 1. At its July 22 meeting, the board agreed to raise rates 5.75 percent. The new minimum bill will be $11.01 for ...
As we approach the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, we should be celebrating. Instead we’re mourning - because Republicans have finally found a way to gut these popular programs through ...
The Iowa Department of Education, Bureau of Nutrition and Health Services, has finalized its policy for free and reduced price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under the ...
North Scott’s student textbook fees will increase $5 across all grade levels for the 2025-26 school year.
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Last week, Eulenspiegel Puppets in West Liberty held its annual children’s camp, where kids ages 7-13 learn how to make puppets, how to write a story, and how to put on a puppet performance, which ...
The Tri-County Community Band will be holding its annual Wilton performance 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24 at the Wilton Community Center, 1215 Cypress Street. Refreshments will be provided by the Wilton ...
The fight for the return of 20-year old Guatemalan immigrant and West Liberty resident Pascual Pedro has continued throughout the past week, with Pedro’s supporters making their voices heard through ...
As part of its summer reading program, Wilton Public Library received a visit from Muscatine County Conservation Naturalist Luke Hart. He brought with him a small collection of live animals for ...
Emergency vehicles, organizations, residents, and Fair Queen contestants were all present at this year's annual parade.