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Muscatine Police Officer Recovering After Being Shot; Suspect Remains at Large

Monday, August 17 by Tami Seitz

A Muscatine police officer is recovering at home after being shot in the elbow during a traffic stop, while the suspect remains at large, according to Muscatine Police Chief, Anthony Kies. Police identified the suspect as 59-year-old Mark Lee Jackson. Authorities say the shooting began... Read More.

BR.ID.GE. Mixer to Offer No Fee Self-Defense Training and Networking for Muscatine Women

Sunday, August 16 by Tami Seitz

Women in the Muscatine area will have an opportunity to learn self-defense techniques at no fee, and connect with other local professionals at an upcoming BR.ID.GE. Mixer. The event is a collaborative effort between the MWLN BR.ID.GE. (Mentor Network and Big Brothers Big Sisters of... Read More.

Muscatine Agency Receives $40,000 Grant to Support Shelter, Food and Housing Programs

Sunday, August 16 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Center for Social Action has received $40,000 from the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine to support four essential programs serving residents in need. The funding will help strengthen MCSA’s Emergency overnight shelters, domestic violence shelter, homeless prevention program and food pantry. MCSA said the... Read More.

Officer Involved Shooting in Muscatine

Saturday, August 15 by Kevin Walker

Muscatine Police Department Officer Involved Shooting On Friday, August 14, 2026, at approximately 5:12 p.m., a Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office Deputy attempted to stop a vehicle that was being driven recklessly in the area of Benham Avenue and Nebraska Street. The vehicle failed to stop... Read More.

Muscatine Bakery Asks Community for Support

Friday, August 14 by Tami Seitz

A local bakery is asking the Muscatine community for some extra support after experiencing a slower-than-usual stretch over the past two weeks. A Baker’s Dozen, formerly KeDough Bakery & Pastries located at 3333 Mulberry Ave., said business has been unusually slow and is encouraging customers... Read More.

Jíbaro Cuisine Reopens in New Downtown Muscatine Location After East Second Street Closure

Friday, August 14 by Tami Seitz

Jíbaro Cuisine is getting a fresh start in downtown Muscatine after being forced to close when structural concerns affected its former location on East Second Street. According to WQAD-TV, owner Ramón Rentas had been seeing strong business at Jíbaro before the closure, with the restaurant... Read More.

Musser Library to Close Aug. 24–26 for Roof and HVAC Repairs

Wednesday, August 12 by Tami Seitz

Musser Public Library will be closed Monday, Aug. 24, through Wednesday, Aug. 26, while roof and HVAC repairs are completed. The library’s book drop will also be locked and unavailable during the three-day closure. There will be no fines or fees for library materials that become... Read More.

Watermelon Stampede to Impact Muscatine Traffic Saturday

Wednesday, August 12 by Tami Seitz

Motorists should expect temporary traffic delays and increased pedestrian activity in Muscatine Saturday, Aug. 15, as the 49th annual Watermelon Stampede takes over area streets. The 5K and 10K races will run from 8 to 10 a.m., with both races starting and finishing at the... 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.

Community Support Paves the Way for Olympus Solar Approval

Wednesday, August 12 by Tami Seitz

The Iowa Utilities Commission has approved Invenergy’s Olympus Solar Energy Center, marking a major milestone for the 200-megawatt renewable energy project planned for the region. The IUC granted the project a certificate of public convenience and necessity this month following years of collaboration among Invenergy,... Read More.

Muscatine Police Officer Recovering After Being Shot; Suspect Remains at Large

BR.ID.GE. Mixer to Offer No Fee Self-Defense Training and Networking for Muscatine Women

Officer Involved Shooting in Muscatine

Muscatine Bakery Asks Community for Support

Jíbaro Cuisine Reopens in New Downtown Muscatine Location After East Second Street Closure

Musser Library to Close Aug. 24–26 for Roof and HVAC Repairs

Watermelon Stampede to Impact Muscatine Traffic Saturday

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

Community Support Paves the Way for Olympus Solar Approval

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