For some teachers, efforts to help others go far beyond the job in the West Liberty School District. Outside of school hours, they use their skills to assist in various local groups and efforts, such … more

Muscatine County supervisors promoted Planning, Zoning and Environmental Administrator Eric Furnas to become the county development director effective Saturday, Feb. 22. The promotion comes with … more

Atalissa City Council members are seeking public input as they look to approve a maximum consolidated general fund tax levy next month to meet budget expectations. The council moved the regular … more

Since his first fair in 1938, Lyle has loved the Muscatine County Fair, so much so that he and his wife have stepped forward to pledge their support and give what they can to the fairground’s … more

The Port City Coin Club of Muscatine will hold its annual coin show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 16 at The Rendezvous, 3127 Lucas St. in Muscatine. Coins, currency, bullion and collector supplies … more

The fire department of the City of Nichols is looking for a few good people. At the Wednesday, Feb. 12 meeting of the Nichols City Council, Fire Chief J.J. Hudson asked the city to allow the … more

Throughout the past year, the people of Muscatine County have been impacted greatly by the generosity and effort of those willing to put their time and money towards great causes. With so many … more

Each year, quilt blocks are entered at the Muscatine County Fair. These quilt blocks aren’t judged, but still can be seen and admired by visitors from across the county. This isn’t the … more

Lawrence Leonard Paul, 88, passed away peacefully in his home on Feb. 13, 2025.  He was born on Oct. 19, 1936, on a rural farm near Marietta, Ill., to Fantley Roy Paul and Nancy Rosey … more

Chris Eck and Stephanie Vallez, one of the evening’s musical duos; and Monica Leo performing her show “Quickly as a Wink”. Puppeteers, performers, and guests all gathered on … more

Wednesday, February 19 JH-BBB: Mid-Prairie at West Liberty, 4 p.m. V-BWR: State Tournament Day One at Wells Fargo Arena, 6 p.m.   Thursday, February 20 V-BWR: State … more

The 56th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Rod and Custom Car Show will once again take place Feb. 22-23 at the Monticello Berndes Center, 766 N. Maple St., in Monticello, Iowa. more

You know spring is in the air with the return of the Antique Spectacular Vintage Market March 7-9, returning to the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Ill. This annual Spring antique and vintage market, in its 31st year, will feature outstanding line-up of 70 antique vendors with antiques and vintage items galore at Antique Spectacular. The QCCA Expo Center will be overflowing with a wonderful variety of fine antiques and vintage collectibles for sale.   Featured will be select antique vendors with unique merchandise from around the world.  Hunters of vintage will have an opportunity all weekend to shop the wide range of quality antiques and vintage collectibles.  more

Durant resident Todd Snyder got quite the surprise about 1:45 p.m., Sunday,  Feb. 9 when he spotted what he identified as a mountain lion chasing a pair of rabbits outside his home at 203 Fourth St., near the Durant water tower. more

Since 2017, West Liberty’s Fiesta Latina event has grown to become one of the community’s biggest cultural events, celebrating the city’s Hispanic population while also inviting … more

With the 28e Agency Agreement finally being approved and established, the next step for the agency is the formation of its board, which includes four representatives from West Liberty. Mayor … more

Who are the most remarkable Comet athletes of all time? The West Liberty Community School District is creating its own West Liberty Athletic Hall of Fame to honor them. The new initiative is … more

The West Liberty Public Library is offering a Book Drop library delivery service. This is a free service meant to provide residents with a convenient way to get books and other library materials … more

The West Liberty Community School District online registration for incoming preschool and kindergarten students begins noon Wednesday, Feb. 12. Online registration for kindergarten dual language … more

Editor’s note: At the Jan. 21 West Liberty City Council meeting, council member and Mayor Pro Tem Cara McFerren said she had heard concerns about President Donald Trump’s new … more