News

Café takes over corner

“I don’t do anything halfway,” says Sakir Alimoski with determination in his eyes; a Wilton man who is as much an entrepreneur as he is a restaurateur. “We took this on …

A Night of Nites!

West Liberty High School was alive on Thursday night, March 7, as hundreds of people showed up for the Night of Nites. This fundraiser was put together by the Fine Arts Boosters and offered an …

Council reviews rezoning

The annexation of Wiele Chevrolet drove a fair amount of discussion on Tuesday, March 5, during the West Liberty City Council meeting. The annexation of the automotive dealership, located …

National Honor Society 2024 New Inductees

The National Honor Society held its annual induction meeting Tuesday, March 5, in the West Liberty High School Theater.   Speakers included NHS President Amerie Alvarado and special guest …

Police Report (3/14/24)

Feb. 26 6:17 am Traffic stop at 300 block of W 4th Street. 10:15 am Vehicle inspection at 409 N Calhoun Street. 12:32 pm Medical call at 1309 N Calhoun Street. 3:27 pm Keeping the …

Glen and Judy Swanson Family Gives $5,000 for Event Center at the Muscatine County Fair

Durant residents, Glen and Judy Swanson have given $5,000 to the Muscatine County Fair Event Center project. The Swansons farm in the Durant area and have three daughters Julie (Rick) Kuehn, Glenda …
Sports

Comets spring sports schedules

At this time last year, average daily high temperatures were lucky to breach 50 degrees. Mother Nature is shining more favorable on spring high school athletes this go around. Starting next …

Esports starts its engines at West Liberty

History was made last month on the pitch for West Liberty Comets athletics.   The virtual pitch. In the inaugural season for the West Liberty High School esports team, the Comets made …

West Liberty winter sports recap

By Ross Shinberg Regional Sports Editor The conclusion of the 2024 Iowa High School Athletic Association’s state wrestling tournament, the winter sports season is at an end. …
Opinion

Your Capitol Voice (3/14/24)

This week we passed a substantial bill refocusing and reforming our Regent Universities. Finding skilled labor is one of the most frequent problems I hear about back home and so refocusing our higher …

Mayor's Memo (3/7/24)

I’m writing this column on a full stomach as I just returned from the Fish Fry (shrimp tonight) at St. Joseph’s Church. Once again, it was excellent food, a fantastic display of …

Latino Culture (3/7/24)

Bert Hellinger once said, “We arrived through our parents… We already existed, otherwise we could not become. And when we die, we don’t disappear either. We are just not visible to …
Obituaries

Marilyn V. McKillip, 90

Marilyn V. McKillip, 90, died Monday, March 4, 2024, at the Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty.     Graveside services were held Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Overman Cemetery, …

Vernon Leonard Wulf, 84

Vernon Leonard Wulf, age 84, of New Liberty, Iowa, died on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024, at …

Evelyn Irene "Chicky" Hinkhouse, 85

Evelyn Irene "Chicky" Hinkhouse, age 85, of Atalissa, died on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at University of Iowa Health Care Downtown, Iowa City. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, …
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