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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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Wednesday, Feb. 14, wasn’t just Valentine’s Day. For Christians all over the world it was also Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent.
During Lent, many people choose to …
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Stephanie Vallez
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2/21/24
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“Literally, we need everything.”
That’s what Atalissa Fire Chief Mike Smock had to say when asked about the needs of his 21-person fire department that covers 49 square …
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Tim Evans
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2/21/24
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“I just remember hearing the ringing in my ears and I could taste the gunpowder,” says Emma Benoit, who at 16 pulled a gun on herself and attempted suicide.
“There were like a …
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Jacob Lane
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2/14/24
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“West Liberty, you have a lot of kids,” said Kaitlyn Wintermeyer on Friday, Feb. 9, in the West Liberty Community Center. “You’re a young community with young families.”
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Jacob Lane
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2/14/24
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During the Jan. 17 meeting of the city council at City Hall, there were no objections to the City of Nichols moving forward with an automatic traffic enforcement (ATE) device that would issue tickets …
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Tim Evans
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2/14/24
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The WL city council met Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the WL community center, and while no single issue dominated discussion, council members covered quite a bit of ground.
To begin, the city is dividing …
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Jacob Lane
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2/14/24
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The West Liberty Community School District Board of Education has met twice since the new year, on Jan. 15 and Feb. 5. The usual business included the Superintendent’s report and the purchase …
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Stephanie Vallez
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2/14/24
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Family Medicine of West Liberty is still Family Medicine of West Liberty, but as of Jan. 31, 2024, it now operates under the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
“Our main goal is to …
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Jacob Lane
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2/7/24
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It was a good night for a great laugh Friday, Feb. 2, at West Liberty High School. Family, friends, and community members witnessed the debut of The Part-Time Simpletons.
The high school improv …
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Stephanie Vallez
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2/7/24
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On Friday, Feb. 2, the West Liberty Middle School participated in a spelling bee, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
Students in grades five through seven were given the option to …
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2/7/24
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FAB!
The Fine Arts Boosters are at it again! This small group of parents and teachers are busy raising money to support the talented students of the West Liberty Community School District. …
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Stephanie Vallez
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2/7/24
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The Knights of Columbus held their annual free throw competition on Saturday, Feb. 3, in the West Liberty Middle School Gym.
Kids competed at the District and Regional level from West Liberty, …
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Jacob Lane
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2/7/24
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The Muscatine County Fair is about to embark on its biggest project since it began upgrading the grounds in 2015, a $2 million Event Center which will replace the Activity Center.
“It will …
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Jacob Lane
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1/31/24
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