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West Liberty waives fees for fair event center

West Liberty council members waived about $5,000 in expected building permit fees on the Muscatine Fairgrounds events center as the city’s show of support for the project. The decision …

Chief Houser seeks stability for police department

  In the year since becoming the new head of the West Liberty Police, Chief Joshua Houser feels that he has made some great strides in the right direction. At the same time, Houser said he …

Wilton chef cooks up a presidential meal

Wilton resident Darren “Mac” McCleary has always considered himself to be a capable chef, handling any meal that comes his way. This has included meals involving special guests, ranging from former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to actor Clint Eastwood. The story of one surprise guest, however, has stuck with McCleary for over 15 years now.
Community profiles

West Liberty Public Library Director celebrates 5th anniversary

This month, the West Liberty Public Library is celebrating its director, Allie Paarsmith, who has served as library director for five years. Though there have been new programs and changes within the …
County board

Muscatine supervisors to hold Feb. 3 hearing on comprehensive plan

The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors has set a public hearing, 9 a.m., Monday, Feb. 3, on the updated comprehensive plan. Supervisors voted Jan. 13 for the hearing to be held at the …

Comets Activities — Jan. 16 - Jan. 22

Thursday, January 16 JH-BBB: Iowa City Regina at West Liberty, 4 p.m. JH-GWR: Meet at Mid-Prairie High School, 4 p.m. V-GWR: Tournament at Cascade High School, 4:30 p.m. Club …
Agriculture news

Iowa land value survey finds 3 percent drop

The 2024 Iowa State University Land Value Survey reported a 3.1% decrease to $11,467 per acre for average Iowa farmland values from November 2023 to November 2024.

Wrestling results: Boys & girls varsity; boys' junior high

Varsity Boys' Wrestling Dual Meet: West Liberty 53, Beckman Catholic 27 Thursday, December 9 at Beckman Catholic High School 138: Mason Alke (WL) received a forfeit. 144: Shawn …
West liberty Wrestling

Comets heat up as postseasons approach

Fans around eastern Iowa were beginning to take notice of West Liberty’s boys’ wrestling dominance at duals. Soon, the entire state might be on watch. Ranked No. 15 in the first …
West liberty basketball

Explosive offense downs North Cedar

The West Liberty girls’ basketball team continued their season with a pair of lopsided matchups at home including a 67-21 loss to Iowa City Regina and a 59-37 victory over North Cedar. The …
Opinion

The right word for President Trump

Donald Trump is a ____ ? While hard to answer in one word, perhaps we have to return to the playgrounds of our youth to find the right one. As an adult we can recognize and name his being a …

Familiar journalist reaches out for community connections

Greetings to any and all readers of the Wilton-Durant Advocate and the West Liberty Index! I’d like to take a moment to officially introduce myself. My name is Andrea Grubaugh, and …
Guest column

Community kindness spreads joy in our town

He was shy and seemed a little unsure as he entered the bus for the shopping trip. He could have taken two snack items, but he selected only one. He had an amount of Christmas money given to him by …
Obituaries

Maureen Sanders

Maureen M. Sanders, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, with her family by her side. Private family services will be held, with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery, West …

Bob Petersen

Bob Petersen, age 82 of West Liberty, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Windmill Manor in Coralville. No services are planned. The Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Liberty is caring for …

Linda Foor

Linda Ann Foor, 76, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, at Lutheran Living. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral …
Sports

Comets heat up as postseasons approach

Fans around eastern Iowa were beginning to take notice of West Liberty’s boys’ wrestling dominance at duals. Soon, the entire state might be on watch. Ranked No. 15 in the first …

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