The Observer - DeWitt, Iowa

07/01/2024

07/01/2024

Looking for a great place to celebrate the 4th of July with your family and friends? 💥
🧨We've got you covered.....check out the 4th of July Celebration!! happening right here in DeWitt and Grand Mound!

07/01/2024

Please see the parade route below. Not to worry, it will not be affected by the construction . 😊

07/01/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/local/fishing-without-boundaries/collection_d43014f6-332b-11ef-97b0-73ef6b2ee1a7.html

Local youths test their angling skills at Lake Malone

07/01/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/local/contribute-to-winter-wonderland-quilt-block-theme-at-county-fair/article_2ef7506c-332b-11ef-922f-e79decf8e3a7.html

The Clinton County Creative Arts Committee is gearing up for the 2024 fair. They are taking project submissions for the county fair, as well as quilt blocks.

06/30/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/local/students-who-succeed-johnson-is-working-toward-the-future/article_9f602b84-332c-11ef-95a9-1f18bbb481d1.html

Central DeWitt High School class of 2024 graduate Xavier Johnson has spent his time as a volunteer firefighter, working part-time in a semi shop, and taking classes in the automotive

06/30/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/family/harrison-mueller-celebrates-first-birthday/article_2c92a8c8-3329-11ef-b912-7fcc69ea8815.html

Harrison Mueller, son of Randy and Olivia Mueller, of DeWitt, celebrated his first birthday June 25.

06/30/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/local/city-trail-gets-added-funding/article_f0021a84-332c-11ef-9ae4-139d7546a612.html

DeWitt City Council members received some good news at their most recent meeting, regarding the upcoming Paul Skeffington Memorial Trail (PSMT) Extension Project.

06/29/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/family/kay-hall-celebrates-80th-birthday/article_6f3f2cb4-3329-11ef-84f0-1b686d3d0d45.html

Kay Hall, of DeWitt, will celebrate her 80th birthday June 29 with a celebration from 1-3 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, in DeWitt.

06/29/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/sports/garrison-named-all-state-three-sabers-on-all-mac-team/article_33846bd2-3327-11ef-b542-e7f1049b874a.html -source=login

The improvements came across the board.

06/29/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/local/chapman-gets-20-months/article_5892e6c8-332d-11ef-b00a-634992ade804.html

Mindy L. Chapman, the former director of Creative Learning Center in DeWitt, was sentenced last week to 20 months in prison followed by three years of probation, according to federal

06/27/2024

IT’S HERE! After 7 years since our last Progress Section, we have much to celebrate! Pick up your commemorative copy in the June 26th issue of The Observer for a look at the past, present and future projects propelling DeWitt forward, and the community making it all happen! https://www.dewittobserver.com/special/page-c001/page_8701bcee-39ef-5d71-8c5f-0fc8b8800205.html?pages=true

06/24/2024

Visit The Observer office for FREE tickets to the July 28th Clinton LumberKings vs. Burlington Bees for DeWitt Day at the park! The Observer hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm. Get em' before they're gone!

06/24/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/family/truelsens-note-50-years-together/article_54d4607c-2da9-11ef-9082-5bbe714aeab7.html

Gaylon D. Truelsen and Carol (Mootz) Truelsen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 25. Their children honored them with a family dinner to celebrate the occasion.

06/24/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/family/posters-for-peace/image_e3bcfadc-2828-11ef-ad42-f3bff008378a.html

DeWitt Noon Lions Peace Poster contest winners at Central DeWitt Intermediate School recently were presented with their awards. Don Thiltgen (left) stands with first-place winner Laura Webinger, who received $50;

06/24/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/local/iowa-ag-secretary-talks-trade-during-area-visit/article_e0e88136-2dab-11ef-b9e0-b345cf4b8593.html

When Iowa’s Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig describes a typical week, it includes more than half his time spent on the road visiting farmers and others involved in the industry.

06/21/2024

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06/21/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/local/local-flavor/collection_d8f12742-2dad-11ef-913d-3feae27e391c.html

DeWitt’s Wine Walk with Beer brought focus to downtown shops

06/21/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/local/dignified-disposal/collection_c31afbc4-2dac-11ef-92a8-5f5a223bf248.html

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06/20/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/local/students-who-succeed-operating-on-ambition/article_7d695166-282a-11ef-8f71-6f97381e3c7c.html

Through academic success, a Calamus-Wheatland graduate set herself up for a thriving future.

06/20/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/local/students-who-succeed-bring-on-the-heat/article_9354e79c-2dac-11ef-bace-bbc2931a264c.html

Many people run the opposite way in an emergency situation; it takes a certain person to run toward it.

06/19/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/local/old-61-work-spans-county/article_9ba4c1dc-2dad-11ef-aae1-5bbbd402e6a2.html

Bridge work on either end of Old Highway 61 in Clinton County is keeping road crews busy this summer.

06/19/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/sports/kluever-hits-500-ks-sparks-rebels-rout-of-lions/article_7826a8c2-2da5-11ef-80f2-cb848b528b89.html

GOOSE LAKE — The week started with a milestone and ended with a first inning to remember for Northeast senior Madison Kluever.

06/19/2024

Obituaries published in today's June 19th issue of The Observer include Larry H. Jepsen of Clinton, Magdalene ‘Maggie’ J. Gray, and Wanda Lee Logsdon.

Samuel Dillon Behan Jun 11, 2024 Samuel Dillon Behan, 37, of DeWitt, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 7, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

06/19/2024

HOT OFF THE PRESS - The Skeffington Times in today’s issue of The Observer with complete race results and photos from the race and after-party! Show our advertisers some love - they make our coverage possible! https://www.dewittobserver.com/special/page-b001/page_092dab00-5974-5f78-b6b3-1b35eaa19ecb.html -source=login

06/17/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/family/woodfords-to-celebrate-70th-wedding-anniversary/article_3ce79e8c-2829-11ef-afe6-3f7903d9246b.html

Lawrence “Larry” and Shirley (Crafts) Woodford of Davenport will celebrate their 70th anniversary with friends and family July 28 at 1 p.m. at their home located at 3525 Marquette St.

06/17/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/local/solar-panel-construction-expected-next-spring/article_aa0a66ec-282a-11ef-bde5-5f668d8ef18b.html

Construction of a commercial solar installation near Grand Mound will begin next spring, a representative from developer Ranger Power told the Clinton County Board of Supervisors last week.

06/16/2024

https://www.dewittobserver.com/news/family/henningsens-to-celebrate-50th-wedding-anniversary/article_0956dcf4-2829-11ef-be77-7f241e067330.html

Marvin and Cindi Henningsen, of Long Grove, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house June 22.