Schools

Muscatine Muskie Coaches Show Returns to Boonies for Weekly Live Show

Thursday, August 20 by Connor Kenney

The Muskie Coaches Show returns for another season, bringing local sports fans closer to the action. You can catch the show every Wednesday evening at Boonie’s On the Avenue in Muscatine. The live broadcast runs from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and you can... Read More.

Iowa Schools Can Apply for $200,000 Local Food Program

Wednesday, August 12 by Tami Seitz

Iowa public and private schools can now apply for funding to purchase more Iowa-grown and Iowa-raised food for students. The Choose Iowa Local Food for Schools Program provides $200,000 in funding to participating school districts. Schools must provide a minimum 1:1 financial match, helping increase... Read More.

Muscatine Schools to Host Back-to-School Bus Ride Along for Young Students

Thursday, August 6 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Community School District is inviting families with young students to take part in a Back-to-School Bus Ride Along designed to help children feel comfortable before the first day of school. The event is open to Muskie Early Learning Center (MELC), kindergarten and first-grade... Read More.

Fresh Start Fest to Provide No Cost Haircuts, Back-to-School Essentials for Area Kids

Sunday, August 2 by Tami Seitz

Local children can get a fresh look and a boost of confidence before the new school year at the second annual Fresh Start Fest on Saturday, Aug. 15. The event will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at Crossroads, Inc. in Muscatine and will... Read More.

Junior Achievement Boos & Bites Returns to Muscatine to Support Student Financial Literacy

Thursday, July 30 by Tami Seitz

Junior Achievement of the Heartland will celebrate its 70th anniversary with the eighth annual JA Taste of Achievement Boos & Bites on Thursday, Oct. 22, at The Merrill Hotel in Muscatine. The fundraiser will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. and features food, drinks, live music,... Read More.

Muscatine SPARK! Students Create Winning Towhead Island Logo

Monday, July 27 by Tami Seitz

Sixth-grade students in the SPARK! summer learning program recently put their creativity and teamwork to work in the 2026 Towhead Island Logo Design Competition, with one student team earning top honors for its design. The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine recently concluded the student-centered competition,... Read More.

Iowa 8th Graders Eligible for High School Sports

Friday, July 24 by Gabriel Salazar

Muscatine Community School District will now allow some 8th grade students to play high school sports. This follows Iowa’s new rule letting 8th graders join IHSAA and IGHSAU-sanctioned teams. District leaders will decide who gets this chance one student at a time. They will look... Read More.

Muscatine Schools Share 2026-27 Calendar and Important No-School Dates

Wednesday, July 22 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Community School District is encouraging families to plan ahead by reviewing the 2026-27 school calendar and noting scheduled days when students will be out of school. The district recently shared a calendar highlighting holiday breaks, spring break, teacher inservice days and conference compensatory... Read More.

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.

Muscatine Police Increase Speed Enforcement on Mulberry Avenue for SPARK Summer School Safety

Friday, June 26 by Connor Kenney

SPARK summer school has returned, bringing more children and families to Mulberry Avenue. The Muscatine Police Department urges drivers to slow down and stay alert in the area. From June 25 to June 27, officers will deploy the Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) mobile vehicle in... Read More.