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Muscatine Police to Host National Night Out at Musco Sports Center

Saturday, July 25 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Police Department will host National Night Out 2026 from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Musco Sports Center. The free, family-friendly event will bring residents, local law enforcement, firefighters and other first responders together for an evening of food, games,... Read More.

‘American Pickers’ Looking for Iowa and Illinois Collections Ahead of September Filming

Thursday, July 23 by Tami Seitz

The History Channel's hit series "American Pickers" is headed back to Iowa and Illinois this fall and is looking for private collections to feature in upcoming episodes. The production team plans to film in both states throughout September 2026 and is seeking people with unique... Read More.

Muscatine Boat Harbor Slip Rentals Available as Dredging Nears Completion

Tuesday, July 21 by Tami Seitz

Dredging operations at the Muscatine Municipal Boat Harbor and Marina are wrapping up, with the harbor now open and ready for boaters. The facility is operated by the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department. Seasonal slip rentals remain available for the 2026 boating season. The marina... Read More.

Flipped Out Furniture Continues Online After Downtown Muscatine Closure

Monday, July 20 by Tami Seitz

Flipped Out Furniture is moving forward without a storefront after being forced to close its downtown Muscatine location following the East Second Street building collapse. In a social media update, the business announced it has caught up on its custom furniture orders and recently completed... Read More.

Kelly Lao Named New Director of Muscatine Art Center

Friday, July 17 by Tami Seitz

Kelly Lao will become the next director of the Muscatine Art Center after being unanimously selected by the Art Center Board of Trustees following a three-month national search. Lao, currently vice president of museum experiences at the Putnam Museum and Science Center in Davenport, will... Read More.

Public Invited to Help Shape Future Conservation Projects in Muscatine, Scott Counties

Tuesday, July 14 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine County Conservation and Scott County Conservation are inviting residents to help shape the future of parks, trails, wildlife habitat, and other conservation efforts during the Region 9 Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Assembly. The public meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July... Read More.

Muscatine Approves East 2nd Street Stabilization Plan, Paving the way for Downtown Reopening

Thursday, July 9 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine City Council is moving forward with a plan to stabilize the 200 block of East 2nd Street, aiming to safely return residents to their homes and reopen affected businesses as soon as possible. The decision was made during Tuesday night’s council meeting, where... Read More.

INTERVIEW: Rig Amortis with The Rocking Dead

Friday, July 3 by Connor Kenney

Connor Kenney interviews Rig Amortis with The Rocking Dead, who is performing at Almost Firework Fest in Muscatine, on July 4th!

Get Free College Enrollment and Financial Aid Help at Summer Melt Drop In Sessions

Thursday, July 2 by Connor Kenney

Summer Melt offers free drop-in help for students. You can get answers about college enrollment, FAFSA forms, scholarships, and anything you need to move forward after graduation. You do not need an appointment. Bring your questions and get support from people who understand the... Read More.

One Last Chance: Capone’s Chicago Style Eatery to Close After July 2

Wednesday, July 1 by Tami Seitz

If you've been meaning to stop by Capone's Chicago Style Eatery, now is the time. The Muscatine restaurant announced it will permanently close after Thursday, July 2, giving customers just one more day to enjoy their favorite Chicago-style menu items before the doors close for... Read More.