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Iowa Football Hits The Road For Friday Matchup At Rutgers

Tuesday, September 16 by Kevin Walker

Fresh off a 47-7 win against UMass last Saturday that saw Kirk Ferentz become the Big Ten's winningest head coach, the Hawkeyes travel to Rutgers Friday night to open the Big Ten season. The Scarlet Knights are 3-0 and have looked impressive against some... Read More.

15 Years of Fall Fun: Muscatine Gears Up for Annual Festival

Monday, September 15 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department invites community members to celebrate the season at the 15th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 11, at Riverside Park along the Muscatine riverfront. The festival will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. inside Pearl City Station,... Read More.

Iowa’s Kaden Wetjen Named Big Ten Special Teams Player Of The Week

Monday, September 15 by Kevin Walker

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa senior return specialist Kaden Wetjen has been named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week following his performance in the Hawkeyes’ 47-7 win over UMass. The announcement was made Monday by the Big Ten Conference office. Wetjen finished with a... Read More.

Hawks Roll Over UMass As Ferentz Becomes Winningest Coach In Big Ten History

Saturday, September 13 by Kevin Walker

University of Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz became the winningest coach in Big Ten history as the Hawkeyes defeated UMass, 47-7, Saturday night on Duke Slater Field at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa found the offense that has been missing so far this year outgaining the... Read More.

Hawkeye UMass Preview

Saturday, September 13 by Kevin Walker

Hawkeye Nation has been uneasy this week with many worried about another slow offensive start to the season teamed with another loss to Iowa State. The cause of all that frustration was yet another loss to Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk game, the third time... Read More.

Residents Learn About Proposed Olympus Solar Energy Center at Open House

Thursday, September 11 by Tami Seitz

America’s largest privately held developer, Invenergy and owner and operator of clean energy solutions, hosted an open house at the West Liberty Community Center, for the Olympus Solar Energy Center recently. The event provided an opportunity for community members to learn more about the... Read More.

Discover Muscatine’s Historic “Old Barn” on the Iowa All-State Barn Tour

Wednesday, September 10 by Tami Seitz

Step back in time and experience one of Muscatine’s most treasured landmarks—the beautifully restored “Old Barn” in Discovery Park, 3300 Cedar St, Muscatine. As part of the Iowa Barn Foundation’s All-State Barn Tour, this historic gem will be open to the public September 13–14,... Read More.

UnityPoint Health Creates Advisory Councils to Shape Patient Experience

Wednesday, September 10 by Tami Seitz

UnityPoint Health has announced the launch of Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs), an additional way to bring the voices of patients, families and caregivers directly into their care teams. These councils are designed to ensure healthcare experiences are shaped by compassion, respect and real-world... Read More.

Girl Scouts Welcome New Sandwich Cookie to 2026 Season

Tuesday, September 9 by Tami Seitz

Today, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced a rocky road ice cream–inspired sandwich cookie, will join the lineup for the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season. Exploremores™ is filled with delicious flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond–flavored crème, Exploremores reflect the spirit of... Read More.

Trustees Review Power Supply Study, Approve Environmental Compliance Projects

Tuesday, September 9 by Connor Kenney

The Board of Water, Electric and Communications Trustees had a full agenda Tuesday evening, reviewing strategic updates and approving several initiatives to support Muscatine’s long-term energy and telecom goals. Trustees received a summary of findings from the latest power supply study conducted by Leidos Engineering.... Read More.