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MPW Sets the Stage for Continued Success in 2026

Monday, December 29 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved the Utility’s 2026 operating budget and summary, which includes major infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Key initiatives in the 2026 budget include several major electric projects. MPW will advance construction of EcoGen 10, a new gas-fired... Read More.

Hawkeye Men Dominate UMass Lowell In Non Conference Finale

Monday, December 29 by Kevin Walker

The 25th-ranked University of Iowa men’s basketball team defeated UMass Lowell, 90-62, in its nonconference finale Monday afternoon on Mediacom Court inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes move to 11-2 on the season. The Hawkeyes wasted no time building a lead, starting the game on... Read More.

UnityPoint Health Hosting Free Weight Loss Event

Monday, December 29 by Kevin Walker

UnityPoint Health is hosting a free community event to help people learn more about surgical weight loss options. The “Bariatric Program Informational Event” will be held Thursday, Jan. 15 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Jardine Auditorium at UnityPoint Health – Rock Island. Learn about the... Read More.

Iowa Women Roll Past Nittany Lions Behind Ava Heiden’s 27 Points

Sunday, December 28 by Kevin Walker

The University of Iowa women’s basketball team improved to 11-2 and 2-0 in Big Ten play with a commanding 99-76 win over Penn State on Sunday afternoon inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena behind a career high 27 points from Ava Heiden. Heiden was connected on 13-of-19... Read More.

Nike Drops New Caitlin Clark Ad On Christmas Day

Friday, December 26 by Kevin Walker

As an extra Christmas Day gift for all sports fans, Nike released a new Caitlin Clark-branded commercial in anticipation of the Iowa women's basketball legend and current Indiana Fever star's 2026 CC Signature collection launch. In the new ad,... Read More.

Ring in the New Year at Noon With Family-Friendly Celebration

Tuesday, December 23 by Tami Seitz

Families are invited to ring in the new year a little early with a fun-filled Noon Year’s Eve celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 31, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Muscatine Art Center, 1314 Mulberry Ave. Designed especially for families with young children, the event... Read More.

Holiday City Office Closures and Changes to Trash & Recycling Pickup

Monday, December 22 by Tami Seitz

City of Muscatine offices will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. All offices will open for regular business hours on Friday, Dec. 26. Muscatine Transfer Station The Muscatine Transfer Station will be closed on December 24... Read More.

Hawkeyes Win Big In Des Moines, Beat Bucknell 94-39

Saturday, December 20 by Kevin Walker

The University of Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Bucknell, 94-39, on Saturday night at the Caseys Center. The Hawkeyes improve to 10-2 on the season, the program’s best start since the 2020-21 season. After trailing, 10-2, in the opening three minutes, Iowa would use a... Read More.

Iowa Women Stay Close To UConn For A Half, Lose 90-64

Saturday, December 20 by Kevin Walker

Iowa dropped their second game of the season, falling 90-64 against the defending national champions, UConn. In the first half the Hawkeyes kept the game close despite 15 turnovers, getting as close as 7 multiple times. The Hawkeyes were led by senior Hannah Stuelke,... Read More.

ORA Orthopedics and UnityPoint Health® – Trinity Unveil Game-Changing Partnership Expansion

Friday, December 19 by Tami Seitz

In a major advancement for orthopedic care in the Quad Cities, ORA Orthopedics, the area’s largest and most comprehensive orthopedic practice, is excited to announce an exclusive partnership with UnityPoint Health – Trinity hospitals effective Dec. 18, 2025. This transformative collaboration brings together two trusted... Read More.