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Don Campbell family's $6,000 donation beautifies fairgrounds new event center

The Don Campbell Family has donated $6,000 for sidewalk infrastructure at the new Event Center at the Muscatine County Fair. Shirley and the late Don Campbell have four children, Linda Albrecht, …

Oct. 12 Comet Classic band competition

Participating bands Louisa Muscatine (2A) Fort Madison (3A) Bettendorf (4A) Davenport West (4A) Des Moines East (4A) Clinton (4A) Davenport Central (4A) Clear …
West Liberty Schools

Split vote authorizes more talk on school liaison officer

The West Liberty School Board voted to move forward with discussions on a school resource officer, but not without dissent. The board voted 3-2 in favor of the proposal during the Oct. 7 …
Muscatine County supervisors

County prepares for new mental health district leadership

The CEO of the Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region told the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors on Monday, Oct. 14, that she’ll be back to give the board updates on …

Deep Lakes unveils new campground project Oct. 21

Muscatine County Conservation Foundation and Muscatine County Conservation Board will be hosting a public unveiling of the upcoming campground project to be located at Deep Lakes Park. Join us on …
Obituary

Bette Schweer

Bette Schweer Bette L. Schweer, 99, of Davison, Mich., and formerly of West Liberty, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at The Landings of Genesee Valley Senior Living in Flint, Mich. …
Fairs

2024 Cedar County Fair special section

West Liberty football

Panthers stun Comets on senior night

After a stellar performance three weeks ago against Anamosa, West Liberty had a high district finish on its mind. Now, West Liberty is simply hoping to play meaningful football next week. …

Comets Activities — October 17 to October 25

Thursday, October 17 V-VB: River Valley Conference Tournament at Maquoketa High School, 4 p.m. 5th/6th Grade Girls' Basketball: Elementary School Gym, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m   …
West Liberty volleyball

Putting winning cap on regular season

The West Liberty volleyball team ended its regular season with a victory over Durant on Tuesday for senior night and splitting their four games in Cedar Rapids on Saturday with wins over Marion and …
Opinion

Support Phil Wiese

Phil Wiese deserves our support to be our Iowa House Representative. Phil knows that public dollars (your taxes, right?) should support our public schools instead of subsidizing private schools which …
Letter to the editor

Teamsters endorse Kim Schneider for supervisor

This is Teamsters Local 238 endorsement letter for Muscatine County supervisor candidate Kim Schneider. The executive board of Teamsters Local 238 has endorsed you in your race for the Muscatine …
Commentary

West Liberty festivals nurture sense of community

I’m writing this column on the Wednesday night after the Hispanic Heritage Festival and the Children’s Festival that occurred in our community on September 14, 2024.   I consider …
Obituaries
Obituary

Jack Martin

Obituary: Bill Tubbs

Bill Tubbs, 75, former publisher, philanthropist and longtime supporter of the North Scott community, passed away on Friday, Sept. 20, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison surrounded by loved ones.

Connie Morrison

Connie Sue Morrison, 69, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at the Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the United …
Special section

Muscatine County 4-H kids shine at Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fair Results: Muscatine County Beef Beef Showmanship Grades 11-12: Addyson Lehman, Purple, Grade 11-12 Champion Beef Showman; Kalyssa Herrold, Blue; Grady Claussen, Blue …

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