“I don’t do anything halfway,” says Sakir Alimoski with determination in his eyes; a Wilton man who is as much an entrepreneur as he is a restaurateur.
“We took this on …
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Jacob Lane
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3/13/24
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West Liberty High School was alive on Thursday night, March 7, as hundreds of people showed up for the Night of Nites.
This fundraiser was put together by the Fine Arts Boosters and offered an …
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Stephanie Vallez
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3/13/24
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The annexation of Wiele Chevrolet drove a fair amount of discussion on Tuesday, March 5, during the West Liberty City Council meeting.
The annexation of the automotive dealership, located …
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Jacob Lane
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3/13/24
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The National Honor Society held its annual induction meeting Tuesday, March 5, in the West Liberty High School Theater.
Speakers included NHS President Amerie Alvarado and special guest …
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3/13/24
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Feb. 26
6:17 am Traffic stop at 300 block of W 4th Street.
10:15 am Vehicle inspection at 409 N Calhoun Street.
12:32 pm Medical call at 1309 N Calhoun Street.
3:27 pm Keeping the …
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3/13/24
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Durant residents, Glen and Judy Swanson have given $5,000 to the Muscatine County Fair Event Center project. The Swansons farm in the Durant area and have three daughters Julie (Rick) Kuehn, Glenda …
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3/13/24
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The Simpson Memorial Home has taken a step back so it can take a step forward when it comes to future growth after the Covid-19 pandemic halted expansion.
“The pandemic threw a wrench in …
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Jacob Lane
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3/6/24
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West Liberty Middle School and High School parents were treated to an evening of entertainment on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the All-District Choir Concert.
The audience had the opportunity to see the …
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Stephanie Vallez
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3/6/24
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Representatives of the Muscatine County Fair met with the family of Virgil and Peggy Meyers last week to receive a $25,000 donation for the new event center the fair board plans to build in 2025.
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3/6/24
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By Stephanie Vallez
Index Contributor
The West Liberty Community School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Although the meeting only lasted about …
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Stephanie Vallez
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3/6/24
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History was made last month on the pitch for West Liberty Comets athletics.
The virtual pitch.
In the inaugural season for the West Liberty High School esports team, the Comets made …
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Ross Shinberg
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3/6/24
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State Representative Bobby Kaufmann (R) paid West Liberty a visit Saturday morning, March 2, where he talked with local constituents in the WeLead building.
“This is my first full year …
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Jacob Lane
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3/6/24
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West Liberty Foods is set to eliminate more than 260 positions at its West Liberty location beginning in late April. The turkey processing plant is the community’s largest employer.
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Jacob Lane
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2/28/24
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A pre-statehood stagecoach inn was moved three miles on Monday, Feb. 26, from its location on U.S. Highway 6 to Heritage Park in West Liberty.
Orchestrated by the West Liberty Heritage …
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Jacob Lane
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2/28/24
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The Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company was at it again last weekend, performing their annual event for adults and teens, Dessert Theatre: Puppets and Pastries.
Even with all the other events …
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Stephanie Vallez
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2/28/24
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Clark advances to State Bee
On Sunday, Feb. 18, the Knights of Columbus held the regional spelling bee competition in Cedar Rapids. From West Liberty, seventh grader Georgie Clark has advanced …
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2/28/24
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Feb. 16
12:24 pm Shoplifting at 1006 N Columbus Street.
12:40 pm Shoplifting at 402 W 15th Street.
07:47 pm Business Check 200 E 3rd Street.
07:55 pm Business Check 1110 N …
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2/28/24
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The Muscatine County Fair held its annual Weekend for the Fair fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 24, in the Activity Center, attended by more the 350 community members.
However, the big news of the …
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Jacob Lane
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2/28/24
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A series of bills before the Iowa legislature target the Latino community and low-income families according to Escucha Mi Voz Iowa.
The organization has called on House Speaker Pat Grassley and …
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Jacob Lane
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2/21/24
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The New Strand Theatre, a staple in the community since 1910, has come to the community of West Liberty for financial help.
“Renovations and repairs to the New Strand are costly,” …
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Jacob Lane
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2/21/24
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