I believe in community journalism. And I believe in telling your stories. My name is Erin M. Gentz, and I am the interim editor of the Wilton-Durant Advocate News and the West Liberty Index . I … more

The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in collaboration with the Muscatine Community YMCA and IowaWORKS, will host a job and career fair on Tuesday, July 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. … more

Phil Wiese has officially announced his candidacy for Iowa House District 82, which encompasses parts of Scott, Muscatine, and all of Cedar Counties. With a campaign focused on addressing the real … more

Hunters will notice a few regulation changes for the upcoming 2024-2025 hunting seasons, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. These changes could impact deer hunters, waterfowl … more

Muscatine County Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce its upcoming Cupcake Bake-Off Fundraiser, set to take place on June 30 at The Rendezvous Banquet and Catering Facility from 1 to 3 p.m. … more

Every day begins when the sun barely announces itself at the edge of the plains. Fifteen year old Andy Klindt is feeding the livestock. He scoops the different feed to alleviate whatever deficiency the two cows and three sheep have and tosses it into their troughs. The animals relax in their pens in the barn basement with fans blowing into their faces. more

Trying to spice up life at Floral Hall, Menzea Nielsen is challenging the youth and adults of Cedar County and neighboring communities to participate in any of five new events this year at the Cedar County Fair in Tipton. more

The Cedar County Fair runs from Wednesday, July 10 – Sunday, July 14, at the county fairgrounds, located at 1195 210th Street, Tipton. On opening day of the fair, veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive free admission with valid ID. Friday will be daycare free gate from 9 a.m. – noon, and senior centers free gate from noon-3 p.m. Sunday is Family Day Free Gate, sponsored by the Cedar County Farm Bureau. more

The Muscatine County Fair will be held from July 17-21, and this year’s theme is “Time Marches On.” more

The Mississippi Valley Fair will be held from July 30 – Aug. 4. more

Modern semi-trucks shining in the summer sun fill the Iowa 80 World’s Largest Truckstop near Walcott. But step into the I-80 Trucking Museum and experience the wooden panels of the Eldridge 1903. more

Today’s mission? Eradicate autumn olive trees overrunning restored prairie and wetland in Scott County. more

Judy Passmore Judy A. Passmore, age 83, formerly of Atalissa, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Visitation was held from … more

Vickie Anderson Vickie L. Anderson, 70, of Moscow, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, due to complications of Leukemia. Visitation was held … more

By Vanessa “Cueponi Cihuatl” Espinoza Recently, West Liberty Public Library had a “Sip and Paint” event. This event was completely free. The library provided the … more

By Erin M. Gentz Index Interim Editor The West Liberty City Council voted down a $31,175 change order for the electric re-roofing project during the June 4 council meeting, though the issue … more

By Tim Evans AN Reporter There likely isn’t anyone as kind as Amy Windus in the small town of Atalissa – and the young lady gets a lot of that from her father, Randy. … more

The annual Ken Ruegsegger Father’s Day Car Show is set for Sunday June 16, at the Rock Island Train Depot in Heritage Park on the southwest corner of West Liberty. To be held from 1-4 p.m., the … more