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Waffle & Pancake House Announces Aug. 6 Reopening in Muscatine

Monday, August 3 by Tami Seitz

The Waffle & Pancake House will reopen its doors Thursday, Aug. 6, following several weeks of closure. The restaurant announced it has received the all-clear to reopen and will welcome customers back from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. The restaurant closed temporarily while work was... Read More.

Fresh Start Fest to Provide No Cost Haircuts, Back-to-School Essentials for Area Kids

Sunday, August 2 by Tami Seitz

Local children can get a fresh look and a boost of confidence before the new school year at the second annual Fresh Start Fest on Saturday, Aug. 15. The event will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at Crossroads, Inc. in Muscatine and will... Read More.

NCAA Athletes From Class Of 2022 Get One More Year Of Eligibility

Saturday, August 1 by Kevin Walker

Thousands of athletes who thought their NCAA playing careers were finished may have just gotten another year of eligibility. On Friday, Colorado district court judge Charlotte Sweeney granted a preliminary injunction in a proposed class action called Wisne et al v. NCAA. The injunction requires... Read More.

Muscatine Buildings Collapse During Heavy Rain; No Injuries Reported

Saturday, August 1 by Tami Seitz

Two buildings in downtown Muscatine collapsed shortly before midnight Friday, July 31, during a period of heavy rain. No injuries have been reported. The buildings at 201 and 203 E. 2nd St. had been the subject of ongoing structural concerns and safety measures for months. The... Read More.

CBI Bank & Trust Adds New Mortgage Loan Originator

Saturday, August 1 by Tami Seitz

CBI Bank & Trust has added a new employee to its team as a mortgage loan originator. Lindsay Trumbull began her new role July 29, bringing more than 18 years of professional experience in business, community and organizational development. She most recently served as director of... Read More.

Muscatine Farmers Market Celebrates Customers with Aug. 8 Event

Friday, July 31 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Farmers Market will celebrate its customers with a Customer Appreciation Event from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. The event will feature community displays, activities for children, music, giveaways and local vendors. Featured activities and displays will include: Muscatine Fire Department equipment Coffee... Read More.

Oak Street Reduced to One Lane August 4–21

Friday, July 31 by Tami Seitz

Oak Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic between 2nd and 5th streets, from Tuesday, August 4, through Friday, August 21. The northbound lane will be closed to accommodate a crane assisting in the installation of a new roof section at the... Read More.

Takeaways From Big Ten Media Days

Thursday, July 30 by Kevin Walker

Kirk Ferentz has led the Iowa Hawkeyes for 28 years. Iowa went 9-4 last season, with four losses by five points or fewer. With an improved offensive and the same defense that we expect every year, this team has the potential and the schedule... Read More.

Davenport Lottery Player Wins $545,153 on Blank Check Progressive Ticket

Thursday, July 30 by Tami Seitz

Someone in Davenport is more than a half-million dollars richer after purchasing a winning Iowa Lottery ticket. The Iowa Lottery announced that a Blank Check Progressive ticket worth $545,153 was sold at the Hy-Vee located at 1823 E. Kimberly Road in Davenport. The winner has not... Read More.

Devitt Avenue to Close Aug. 3 for West Hill Sewer Project in Muscatine