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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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By Jacob Lane
Index Editor
Over 325 head gathered Saturday, Jan. 27, for the Muscatine County Cattlemen’s Association 10th Annual Banquet in the Activity Center of the Muscatine …
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Jacob Lane
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1/31/24
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Scott, Cedar and Muscatine County landowners have more power than legislators to stop carbon waste pipelines planned through the counties, said two state legislators eager to see Iowa eliminate …
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Mark Ridolfi
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1/31/24
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Moving to a new town can be an intimidating experience, especially when you're in eightht grade. Freshman Ximena Valenzuela Hernandez moved to West Liberty last year. She came from Columbus Junction, …
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Vanessa "Cueponi Cihuatl" Espinoza
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1/31/24
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Jan. 19
12:21 pm Parking problem 300 Block E 17th Street.
01:19 pm Suspect in the 200 block of 7th Street.
03:29 pm Reckless driving N Elm Street and Maxson Avenue.
03:59 pm …
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1/31/24
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The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024.
Since 1999, the Community Foundation has been a partner in philanthropy working to unite people, ideas, …
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1/31/24
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In an exciting development for West Liberty football, Jason Dumont, former head football coach of Iowa City Regina, will be taking the helm of the Comets next season for their 2024 campaign.
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Jacob Lane
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1/24/24
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The Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company celebrated its 50th birthday on Saturday, Jan 20. They have plans to keep the party going throughout the year with performances, happy hours, and general …
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Stephanie Vallez
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1/24/24
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