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School board does the math
The West Liberty Community School District Board of Education met as usual on Monday, May 6, in the Elm Street Boardroom. All five board members were present, as well as Secretary Abbey Ortiz, Superintendent Shaun Kruger, and Andrew Genz. The agenda included a review of the agreement with the WLEA...
Secure shred day set in Muscatine
Crossroads, Inc., 1424 Houser St., Muscatine, will host its third annual free residential secure shred day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, according to a news release. This event allows people to de-clutter their desks and files confidently, knowing that Crossroads’ shredding service will securely dispose...
Dedicated educator Melody Russell retires after 30+ years of impactful service
Some teachers do more than teach, and the West Liberty Community School District is fortunate to have so many teachers doing so much more. Every teacher deserves a comfortable retirement, but it still hurts when we say goodbye to those who influenced the community so deeply. Melody Russell is one...
Fundraiser being held Saturday for local pro wrestler battling cancer
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A local professional wrestler has been diagnosed with cancer, the organization that he wrestles for is putting together a benefit for him this weekend. Austin Acree, also known as pro wrestler, Garrote was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on February 1 after an exploratory abdominal surgery found...
Happy or Not So Much? EDC will Study Business Owners’ Satisfaction with Wilton Business Environment
In recent months, Wilton’s Economic Development Commission (EDC) has been working on a new initiative to better understand the needs and challenges facing Wilton’s businesses. In assessing their priorities earlier this year, commissioners identified the new initiative as their top priority. “We want to know how well we...
Comets secure qualifiers for 11 events
Consider Thursday night’s work a job well done. Despite an annoying drizzle present throughout the night, West Liberty’s track and field program will contest 11 events with nine unique individuals at this week’s state meet after a great night during Tipton’s district/regional meet. The boys are...
Change may come to downtown Muscatine parking meters
Right now, parking meters in downtown Muscatine are only coin-operated. Parking downtown and having to deal with parking meters can be a hassle, especially when you don’t have any spare change lying around. Now, with fewer people carrying coins, Muscatine city leaders are considering an upgrade to the next...
Kathryn Stauffer Named to Buena Vista University's Spring 2024 Dean's List
STORM LAKE, IOWA (May 16, 2024) — Kathryn Stauffer of Muscatine, Iowa, was named to Buena Vista University's Spring 2024 Dean's List. Stauffer was among more than 500 students named to the Dean's List this semester. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade-point average or higher...
New puppeteers take center stage
The Community Center was buzzing with activity on Saturday, May 4. Kids and adults from all over the region gathered for a day of stories, fun and puppets. The festival was hosted by the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company, and the primary purpose was to allow anyone to create and perform their own original puppet show with the guidance of Eulenspigel’s professional puppeteers.
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