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Beyond the bus

Wilton School District Transportation Director Rich Creamer says he wishes he had 10 more bus drivers just like Charlie Paustian. “He’s dependable. Dedicated as hell,” says …

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Police chase starts in Wilton, ends in ditch

In a dramatic turn of events Saturday, May 4, law enforcement agencies collaborated to bring a high-speed pursuit to a halt on the rural roads of Iowa, resulting in the arrest of Khurishan Ismoilovic …

Sports

Delayed start, fast finishes

There are no easy events ever at the River Valley Conference track and field championships. Even more so when the meet gets pushed back a day. Taking the weather delay in stride, the Durant …

Opinion

Hartley's Hardcover Highlights

The memoir takes place in Wisconsin, in the 1920s and 1930s. The Logan Farm is in the driftless area which is land that the last glacier did not cover. That area is southwest Wisconsin, …

Family News

Paul M. Hamann, 59

Paul M. Hamann, 59, of Walcott, Iowa, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at his home. Private family services and burial will be held at the Walcott Cemetery. Memorial contributions may …

  • Patricia M. Nelson, 89

    Patricia M. Nelson, age 89, of Muscatine, Iowa, died Friday, May 3, 2024 at Simpson Memorial Home, West …

  • Beverly Mae Meyer, 86

    Beverly Mae Meyer, age 86, of New Liberty, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Genesis East Medical …

  • Wilbert Henry Stoelk, 93

    Wilbert “Will” Henry Stoelk, age 93, of Wilton, died on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at UnityPoint …

  • Jo Anne Meincke, 89

    Jo Anne Meincke, age 89, of Durant, died peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Wilton Retirement …

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