Creating green space
The addition of green space will become a reality in future housing developments in West Liberty, the city council hosting a public hearing of a new “parks set aide” ordinance on Tuesday, Sept. …
Atalissa approves golf cart/UTV ordinance
Golf carts and UTV’s are now legal rides in Atalissa after the city council approved a new ordinance Monday night, Sept. 14, at their regular meeting following a quiet public hearing concerning the …
Education isn't what it used to be
After listening to complaints from parents about virtual learning, the West Liberty Community School District Board of Education learned more about the first 10 days of school in the four educational …
Scarecrow competition slated in West Liberty
Creating an event in gearing up for the Halloween holiday and fall, the West Liberty Chamber of Commerce will host a free community scarecrow competition, asking individuals, families, businesses, …
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Puppet parade set Saturday Sept. 26
In normal times, this would be the year for the 24th West Liberty Children’s Festival, sponsored by …
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Homecoming set at WLHS
West Liberty High School announced Tuesday that this year’s Homecoming is being moved to Friday, Oct. …
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Meet your new West Liberty Teachers
A total of 24 new staff members have been added to the payroll for West Liberty's School District as …
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West Liberty Public Library offers programs for both young and old
While the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect our day-to-day life, we just want to remind you that the …
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State Public Health Emergency Declaration extended to Oct. 18
DES MOINES — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health …
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Help still available for derecho survivors
DES MOINES — A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will close in Linn County on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 6 …
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Jim Roseman wins with perfect entry in NSP Football Contest
Jim Roseman of Eldridge had all the games right, and hit the tiebreaker of 52 on the nose – a …
Game off, game on thanks to new activities director
First year athletic director Adam Loria was thrown into a near impossible situation – navigate through your first year as full time Activities Director with the ever-looming threat of the COVID-19 …
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Comet football team nips surprise opponent Lisbon 14-12
Comet football team nips surprise opponentLibson, 14-12 to take third win By Kohlton Kober, Index …
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Undefeated Comet girls continue win streak on volleyball courts
The West Liberty High School volleyball team continued their undefeated season after a swift victory on …
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Burroughs leads Comet cross country runners
Junior Ashton Burroughs finished in the top 25 in a nine-team meet held Tuesday, hosted by Midland High …
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Maquoketa uses big first half to defeat West Liberty
Visitors roll to 20-0 halftime lead Comets take first loss of seasonOn a wet Friday night, the West …
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Girls stay unbeaten after 14 outings
The West Liberty High School volleyball team continued their dominant run through the regular …
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Comet cross country team competes in major meet in Iowa City
Although short on numbers, the West Liberty High School cross country team proudly ran in the Bob …
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Comet volleyball team continues to stay unbeaten after four wins in Muscatine tourney
The West Liberty High School volleyball team continued their net dominance last week, sweeping all …
Grief over Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and dread for what comes next
Bereft. That’s the only word I can think of that fits how I felt at the news of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death.
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Time is now to mandate face coverings at all school athletic events
As I write this (Aug. 31), we’re four days into the new school year at both Durant and Wilton, and …
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Reynolds: ‘Now is not the time to let our guard down’
On Aug. 7, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following open letter to the state of Iowa: Tomorrow marks …
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‘Safety of candidates a top priority’
Editor: The League of Women Voters of Muscatine County (LWVMC) regrets that we are plagued by …
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Republican candidates decline upcoming Muscatine County forums
The following was sent to the Advocate News Aug. 10, courtesy of League of Women Voters of Muscatine …
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Looking for local news? You came to the right place
Some of you may be seeing the West Liberty Index for the first time this week with a free samoke …
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Where is this great economy?
"So where is this GREAT ECONOMY for anyone except the top 20 percent ..."
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Put a moratorium on factory farms
"HF 2127 calls for a moratorium on all new or expanding factory farms, so Iowa can begin to get a …
Obit: Virginia Struck
Virginia Louise Struck, 92, formerly of Atalissa, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 at the Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, at the …
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Obit: Curtis Newcomb
Curtis Charles Newcomb, 56, of West Liberty died Saturday March 2, 2020 at his home. A celebration of …
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Obit: Robert Little Jr.
Robert Little, Jr., 89, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2029 at the Bird House, Hospice Home of Johnson County. …
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Obit: LaMar Gene Miller
The thing is…” on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, LaMar Gene Miller of West Liberty was unexpectedly called …
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Obit: Peggy Lynn Akers
Peggy Lynn Akers, 69, of Nichols, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. …
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Pamela Kay Schroeder, 51
Pamela Kaye Schroeder, 51, of Grandview, Iowa, died on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020 at University of Iowa …
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Virginia ‘Ginni” Potter, 79
Virginia “Ginni” Potter, 70, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 at her home in West …
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Obit - Marion L. Lehman
Marion L. Lehman, 95, died peacefully Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 at her Mt. Vernon home surrounded by …
