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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.

UnityPoint Health Announces Next Chief Operating Officer

Friday, December 19 by Tami Seitz

Jenni Friedly has been selected to serve as Chief Operating Officer for UnityPoint Health, effective immediately. Friedly most recently served as Market President of UnityPoint Health – Waterloo, where she brings 16 years of operational experience. “Jenni brings a strong background in operational excellence with... Read More.

Caitlin Clark Honored And Excited To Be On Team USA

Thursday, December 18 by Kevin Walker

As 17 of the country’s top players arrived in Durham, North Carolina, for USA Basketball’s December 2025 Women’s National Team camp, there was no denying the sense of newness that permeated the air. The camp was the first since Sue Bird was named the managing director of the Women’s National Team, and also... Read More.

Foundation Unveils Historic Conservation Gift For Muscatine Island

Thursday, December 18 by Kevin Walker

MUSCATINE, Iowa – An iconic Mississippi River island here will be preserved for future generations, thanks to a conservation gift awarded from the Joe W. and Betty L. Rauch Memorial Fund held at the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine, the organization announced Tuesday,... Read More.

Muskie Locker Hygiene Supply Drive Seeks Community Support

Wednesday, December 17 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Community School District is asking for community help to restock essential hygiene items for students in need at Muscatine High School. Shelves in the Muskie Locker, a resource that provides basic necessities to students, are currently running low on critical supplies. Access to... Read More.

Holiday Cookies and Wine Tasting Set for Dec. 20

Wednesday, December 17 by Tami Seitz

Wine lovers and cookie enthusiasts alike are invited to a festive pairing event just in time for the holidays. Ardon Creek Winery will host a Holiday Cookies and Wine Tasting on Friday, Dec. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. The evening features a guided tasting... Read More.

Iowa Names Football Award Winners

Monday, December 15 by Kevin Walker

University of Iowa senior quarterback Mark Gronowski and sophomore defensive back Zach Lutmer were named Roy J. Carver Most Valuable Players as the Iowa football program announced its 2025 team awards on Sunday. Gronowski directed Iowa’s offense in 2025, setting multiple school records in the process. The native of Naperville,... Read More.