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Memorial Day Closures and Service Changes in Muscatine

Friday, May 22 by Tami Seitz

As the community pauses to honor the men and women who gave their lives in military service, several City of Muscatine services and facilities will adjust hours for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026. While most city offices will be closed for the holiday,... Read More.

Veterans Face Employment Challenges as Quad Cities Event Aims to Connect Employers With Military Talent

Friday, May 22 by Tami Seitz

UnityPoint Health and the Quad Cities Community Veterans Engagement Board are shining a light on the challenges veterans face in the workforce. Many veterans return home only to find that landing a job is tougher than expected. According to the 2023 LinkedIn Veteran Opportunity... Read More.

Muscatine Schools Launch Summer Grab-and-Go Meal Program for All Local Kids

Friday, May 22 by Tami Seitz

Families in the area will once again have access to free meals for children this summer through the Muscatine Community School District Grab-and-Go Meal Program. The program is open to all children ages 1-18, and children do not need to attend Muscatine schools or live... Read More.

Iowa Fans Can Attend I-Club Spring Event May 28th

Thursday, May 21 by Kevin Walker

Hawkeye fans in Eastern Iowa are encouraged to attend the Muscatine I-Club Spring Event on Thursday, May 28. The event will be held at The Merrill Hotel (Mississippi Ballroom) in Muscatine with the event starting at 5:30 p.m. Scheduled to appear are Ben McCollum, men's basketball head... Read More.

Roar Into Summer Reading at “Dinos at the Dome”

Tuesday, May 19 by Tami Seitz

Musser Public Library is hosting “Dinos at the Dome,” a family-friendly kickoff celebration for the library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” from 4:30–6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Musco Sports Center in Muscatine. This year’s summer reading theme, “Unearth a Story,”... Read More.

Musser Public Library Announces Service Changes Amid Budget Shortfall

Monday, May 18 by Tami Seitz

Musser Public Library is preparing for several service changes this summer as officials work to address a projected $104,000 budget gap for fiscal year 2027. According to the library, the shortfall is tied to funding reductions from both Muscatine County and... Read More.

2026 Muscatine Women’s Leadership Summit Announced

Friday, May 15 by Kevin Walker

MUSCATINE, Iowa — Registration is underway for the 2026 Muscatine Women’s Leadership Summit to be held Thursday, June 4, at the Bridgestone Bandag Learning Center, 2000 Bandag Ave. The day-long event, now in its third year, brings together women in the local workforce to share... Read More.

Musco Lighting Announces Expansion Project

Friday, May 15 by Kevin Walker

Musco Lighting is planning a $17 million expansion project that will create more jobs and help the company produce more lighting products in this community. If all goes according to schedule, work on constructing a new 94,000-square-foot fabrication and warehouse building at Musco’s 2107 Stewart... Read More.

Meet Hawkeye Standout Journey Houston at June 6 Charity Event

Friday, May 15 by Tami Seitz

Get ready for the Strolling for Safe Sleep fundraiser on Saturday, June 6, from 9 AM to 1 PM. The Theo Wolf Foundation will host its 6th Annual Charity Walk and Family FUNdraiser at First Baptist Church in Muscatine. You can meet Iowa women’s basketball player,... Read More.

UnityPoint Health Hosting Heart Disease Prevention Event in Rock Island on June 2

Thursday, May 14 by Tami Seitz

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, but health experts say many cases can be prevented with healthier lifestyle choices and early intervention. UnityPoint Health will hold a no cost community educational event, “Protect... Read More.

Memorial Day Closures and Service Changes in Muscatine

Veterans Face Employment Challenges as Quad Cities Event Aims to Connect Employers With Military Talent

Muscatine Schools Launch Summer Grab-and-Go Meal Program for All Local Kids

Iowa Fans Can Attend I-Club Spring Event May 28th

Roar Into Summer Reading at “Dinos at the Dome”

Musser Public Library Announces Service Changes Amid Budget Shortfall

2026 Muscatine Women’s Leadership Summit Announced

Musco Lighting Announces Expansion Project

Meet Hawkeye Standout Journey Houston at June 6 Charity Event

UnityPoint Health Hosting Heart Disease Prevention Event in Rock Island on June 2

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