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Pilot Club of Muscatine to Offer Special Holiday Donut Sale on Dec. 20

Thursday, December 11 by Tami Seitz

The Pilot Club of Muscatine is inviting the community to celebrate the season with a special holiday donut fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Fresh Mairet donuts will be available by preorder only, with pick-up scheduled between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Read More.

Muscatine Foundation Awards Annual Initiative Awards

Tuesday, December 9 by Kevin Walker

The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine has announced the 2025 recipients of its Initiative Awards. The honors recognize the good work of fellow citizens and charitable organizations who are making a difference in Muscatine County. The 2025 award recipients include: Shirley Jean Drake Great Initiative... Read More.

Safety Tips for Santa’s Christmas Day Visit

Monday, December 8 by Tami Seitz

Santa may be busy delivering gifts on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but even the most seasoned sleigh pilot needs to keep safety in mind. Whether it’s Santa or a homeowner making a quick trip to the roof this holiday season, a few simple... Read More.

Iowa Women Dominate Rutgers To Move To 9-0

Saturday, December 6 by Kevin Walker

The no.12 ranked University of Iowa women's basketball team opened Big Ten play with a dominant 79-36 victory over Rutgers on Saturday evening at Jersey Mike’s Arena. Sophomore Ava Heiden powered the Hawkeyes with a game-high 17 points, five assists, and three blocks, shooting 8-of-13 from... Read More.

Iowa Men Get First Big Ten Win

Saturday, December 6 by Kevin Walker

The Iowa Hawkeyes returned home to the friendly confines of Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday afternoon, looking to brush off a conference-opening road loss against No. 8 Michigan State. That loss to the Spartans was the first blemish on the Hawkeyes' 2025 record, and a good test... Read More.

HNI, Steelcase Release Preliminary Merger Election Totals

Friday, December 5 by Kevin Walker

MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corporation and Steelcase Inc. announced today, Dec. 5, the preliminary Steelcase shareholders voting results regarding the form of merger consideration to be received as part of HNI’s proposed acquisition of Steelcase. The vote is a critical step in a merger... Read More.

Muscatine Fire Department Shares Shotgun Safety Reminders as Deer Season Begins

Thursday, December 4 by Tami Seitz

With deer season underway, the Muscatine Fire Department is urging hunters to focus on safety before heading into the woods. In its latest “Prevention Minute,” the department shared a mix of humor and serious reminders to help ensure the weekend’s goal is “meat... Read More.

Ferentz To Return For 2026 And Beyond?

Thursday, December 4 by Kevin Walker

After authoring another eight-win regular season, longtime and legendary Iowa Hawkeye head football coach Kirk Ferentz says his coaching end isn't anywhere in sight. Ferentz was asked on Wednesday during the Hawkeyes' National Signing Day press conference what his message is to recruits when asked about... Read More.

UnityPoint Health Announces Chief Medical Officer and Vice President for Oncology

Wednesday, December 3 by Tami Seitz

As part of its commitment to improving access to comprehensive cancer care across Iowa and the Midwest, UnityPoint Health is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments for oncology services. UnityPoint Health has selected Gregory D. Kennedy, MD, PhD, as Chief Medical Officer, and MarCia... Read More.

Spread the Cheer: ‘Two Weeks of Love’ Launches for Salvation Army in Muscatine