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Last minute volunteers needed for Tuesday’s mobile food pantry

Monday, February 3 by Kassidy Watson-Perry

The River Bend Food Bank will be hosting a Mobile Food Pantry in the parking lot of the Muscatine Community School District Administration Center located at 2900 Mulberry Ave. on Tuesday, February 4, at 4 p.m. in which volunteers are still currently being sought. Those... Read More.

Hawkeyes Pull Off 76-69 Upset Of #4 Ranked USC

Sunday, February 2 by Justin Miller

14,998 fans packed Carver Hawkeye Arena today as Iowa grad and WNBA star Caitlin Clark was in Iowa City for the women’s basketball game and to retire her jersey. Former teammates Gabbie Marshall and Kate Martin were courtside, along with retired Iowa coach Lisa... Read More.

2025 Hy-Vee Car Show sets July 26 date

Friday, January 31 by Submitted

Officially announced today, the Hy-Vee Car Show will return on July 26, 2025 to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Muscatine County, as well as Read More.

CBI Bank & Trust announces executive leadership promotions and recent new hires

Thursday, January 30 by Submitted

CBI Bank & Trust has announced its executive leadership promotions and recent new hires: Executive Leadership Promotions: Bob Howard President & Chief Banking Officer We are pleased to announce the promotion of Bob Howard as President & Chief Banking Officer for CBI Bank & Trust. In this... Read More.

Artist-lead kids workshop offered this Saturday

Thursday, January 30 by Submitted

Children ages nine and up are invited to create their dream space this weekend as the Muscatine Art Center announces a kids workshop dedicated to created mini clay rooms. In this class, Heather Seibel will lead young artists in using slabs to build a clay... Read More.

Budget season begins tonight for the City of Muscatine

Thursday, January 30 by Kassidy Watson-Perry

December is a key month for municipal governments as they work to piece together a budget that is balanced according to projected revenues but still maintains the level of services that residents expect. That process continues starting tonight (Jan. 30) with the General Fund... Read More.

Schneider selected as Bridgestone Bandag Classroom of the Quarter recipient

Wednesday, January 29 by Submitted

Madison and Mulberry Elementary School teacher Rachelle Schneider has been selected as the recipient of the Bridgestone Bandag Classroom of the Quarter, announced today by the Muscatine Community School District. In her twenty-fifth year with the district and thirty-seventh overall as an educator, Rachelle (pictured,... Read More.

Early dismissal for Muscatine students on Thursday, no school Friday

Wednesday, January 29 by Submitted

The Muscatine Community School District has announced that there will be a two hour early dismissal for students on Thursday, January 30, as well as no school on Friday, January 31 for staff inservice.

Applications open for 2025 Muscatine Farmers Market

Wednesday, January 29 by Submitted

Applications are now open for the annual Muscatine Farmers Market season which is set to run from May through October of 2025. Please note that while all applications will be reviewed, submission does not guarantee admittance. Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2025. After... Read More.

ACT testing requirement announced by Muscatine High School

Wednesday, January 29 by Kassidy Watson-Perry

Students graduating in 2025 and 2026 that are interested in taking the ACT at Muscatine High School on April 8, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. are asked to complete a mandatory form by the end of the day on February 7, 2025. The school will cover... Read More.