Please join the Ministerial Association on Thursday, May 1st at 11:00am in RonDeVoo Park, West Liberty, for National Day of Prayer.  more

This month, two West Liberty middle school students – Georgia Clark and Olivia DeShazo – competed in the local level of the National Civics Bee, held in Des Moines. more

For the second year in a row, the students at West Liberty High school will bring a variety of singing, dancing and acting to their audience through the WLHS Comet Cabaret. more

A number of water, parks and recreation, police, and library fees in West Liberty have either been increased or removed through the approval of Resolution No. 20250415-239, amending and approving the fee appendix schedule of fees and charges in West Liberty. more

The public will have an opportunity to comment on a pending ordinance on “Regulation of Burning for Muscatine County” after the first of three readings was approved by the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors. more

Three engineering firms are competing to become West Liberty’s next city engineering firm. During the April 15 work session, West Liberty City Council listened to two engineering firm presentations. Then, during the regular city council meeting, a presentation was given by City Engineer Leo Foley for Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. of Rock Island, West Liberty’s current engineering firm. more

Years worth of restoration and Iowa history nearly went up in flames early last week when a field near the famous Octagonal Barn in Johnson County caught fire. Thanks to the efforts of the West Branch Fire Department, the barn was saved. more

To those unfamiliar with lawn maintenance, the term “scarify” might sound like something horror movie directors hope to do to audiences who watch their films. But scarifying has nothing to do with frightening filmgoers, and everything to do with promoting a lush, green and healthy lawn. more

Renovations around the house require an investment of time and often considerable amounts of money. Findings from the 2024 U.S. Houzz & Home Study show that home renovations are becoming more expensive. The median renovation spending for homeowners has gone up 60 percent since 2020. Angi, a home services website, reports the average renovation cost for homes between 1,250 and 1,600 square feet is $51,772, but the final cost of home renovations depends on the scope of the project. more

Open concept floor plans may be losing appeal. According to the design experts with Martha Stewart, open floor plans are giving way to a rise in separate spaces. more

Home renovations are significant undertakings. Though some projects require more sizable investments of time and money than others, all merit homeowners’ attention and inspire some excitement when pondering the finished product. more

Homeowners make many notable decisions when designing their home interiors, with some choices proving more bold than others. The decision to decorate with neutral colors might not be the boldest move homeowners can make, but there are numerous reasons to stay neutral with a color scheme. more

People considering buying or selling a home are facing a unique market. The real estate market has been in flux for several years, and high interest rates have made it more expensive to borrow. more

Kitchens and bathrooms are two popular areas to address when renovating a home. Modernize Home Services says 26 percent of sellers make bathroom improvements to their homes before listing. Midscale bath remodels will net a return on investment of about 64 percent, while a luxury bathroom overhaul has an ROI of about 57 percent. more

No two homeowners are the same, and that’s perhaps most evident in the design decisions individuals make when decorating their homes. Flooring is among the first things a person notices when entering a home, and the array of options consumers have when choosing flooring materials underscores how unique each homeowner is. more

Landscape lighting has become increasingly popular in recent years. Such lighting can extend living spaces, and many homeowners report that a well-lit landscape helps them feel more safe at home. more

Space is a sought-after commodity in real estate. Buyers prioritize numerous variables when searching for a new home, and square footage is often near the top of their lists. more

Muscatine Community College is bringing history to life with The Journey Back: A Virtual Reality Experience, an interactive exhibition developed by the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education … more

Thirteen students from West Liberty visited China over spring break in March as part of Inheritance of Friendship, a Chinese-initiated program with a goal of inviting 50,000 U.S. youth to China for … more

Phil Wiese will take over as executive director of WeLead. Wiese officially started his role on Monday, April 14, after the board announced his hiring April 10. “WeLead is excited to … more