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Spring Home Improvement

Embrace the big outdoors

Imagine transforming your outdoors into living space.
Spring Home Improvement

10-year-old tackles 50-yard challenge, one yard at a time

When Henry Bender first heard of the 50-yard challenge, he thought he might be doing some sprinting.

WL helps launch childcare program for families of U.S. National Guard

In a groundbreaking initiative, the City of West Liberty will become a pioneering hub for a new childcare program catering to members of the United States National Guard. If it sounds familiar, …

School board looks at insurance

The regular school board meeting happened on Monday, April 15 at 6 p.m. All members were present: President Jacob Burroughs, Vice President Becky Vargas, Directors Audra Daufeldt, Kira Achen, …

Tornado season is upon us

Once again, it’s that magical time of the year when we run the heat at night and the AC during the day. We wear layers because we never know when we’ll need to add or shed a garment. …

The railroad arrives in West Liberty

The Rock Island Depot of West Liberty was part of the evolution of the rail industry. From steam locomotives to diesel engines, from rail being the prime mode of passenger transportation until its …
Sports
West Liberty Soccer

Comet boys ranked third in 1A

The West Liberty boys’ soccer team grabbed a pair of victories last week, shutting out Prince of Peace Prep at home 4-0 before traveling to Beckman Catholic to knock off the ninth-ranked …
West Liberty Track and Field

Running at Ron Maxson Relays

Rain threatened to cancel the Ron Maxson relays, but the Comets and their fans wouldn’t be denied a fun night of high school track and field. It was a tough night on the track for the …
West Liberty Golf

Comets take to the courses

If one Golden Hawk Invitational in track wasn’t enough, how about another in golf? On Friday, the day after the track and field meet, West Liberty’s girls’ golf team took to …
Opinion

Latino Culture (4/18/24)

Miss Mai- a passionate educator West Liberty has been so fortunate to have people from all corners of the world. In particular, our elementary school has had teachers from other countries such …

Table of Good (4/11/24)

Christians all over the world just celebrated the most important event in human history – the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is called Easter. Fleming Rutledge writes, “if Jesus …

Mayor’s Memo (4/11/24)

I’m writing this on the evening of April 7, 2024. This date marks the beginning of National Library Week. I have a story that is probably like lots of people’s experience. Saturdays …
Obituaries

Janet Sue Woody, 91

Janet Sue Woody, age 91, of Faribault, Minn. and formerly of West Liberty and Anthony, Kan. died on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Faribault Senior Living following an extended illness. Janet Sue, …

Robert Bruce Buckman, 86

Robert Bruce Buckman died peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 11, 2024. Bob was 86; born Feb. 19, 1938, the son of Charles Robert and Bertha (Thompson) Buckman. He graduated from …

Dorothy "Dort" Nadine Mills, 91

Dorothy "Dort" Nadine Mills, 91, died Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Lone Tree Health Care Center. A family gathering will be held at a later date with internment in the Nichols Cemetery. …
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