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Preview of Iowa And Illinois Elite 8 Matchup

Saturday, March 28 by Kevin Walker

In the Elite 8 the Iowa Hawkeyes face another familiar Big Ten foe for the Iowa Hawkeyes magical NCAA Tournament run. The Illini raced out to a 21-5 lead on Iowa and held on for a 75-69 win in Iowa City in the season’s... Read More.

Iowa Moves Closer To Opportunity Of A Lifetime For Players And Fans

Saturday, March 28 by Kevin Walker

If you were honest with yourself, as an Iowa fan, you expected a win over Clemson and then hoped the Hawkeyes could be competitive with the no. 1 seed and defending national champion Florida. After an almost perfect game and a win over the... Read More.

Logan Street Closure Begins March 30

Friday, March 27 by Tami Seitz

Drivers should plan for changes on Muscatine’s west side as a major construction project shifts into a new area. Starting Monday, March 30, weather permitting, Logan Street will close to through traffic between Newell Street and Pinefield Street as work ramps up on Phase 6D... Read More.

Iowa Defeats Nebrasks 77-71 To Advance To The Elite 8

Thursday, March 26 by Kevin Walker

Remember Iowa’s mantra after its first-round NCAA Tournament win over Clemson? We may not play pretty, but we’ll fight for 40 minutes. Those same Iowa Hawkeyes weathered an early Nebraska onslaught, stayed close throughout the game and took their first lead with two and... Read More.

Musser Park Playground Closes for Repairs Temporarily

Thursday, March 26 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department will temporarily close the playground at Musser Park beginning Friday, March 27, to allow for repairs to playground equipment and the play surface. The remainder of the park will stay open for public use during this time. Parks and... Read More.

Voices from the Civil War Come Alive in Muscatine Exhibit

Thursday, March 26 by Tami Seitz

A powerful new exhibit is bringing the realities of the Civil War closer to home, telling the story not just of a nation divided—but of a community forever changed. The Muscatine Art Center is now hosting “Muscatine and the Civil War,” an immersive experience that... Read More.

ESPN Examines How Iowa Can Beat Nebraska In Sweet 16

Wednesday, March 25 by Kevin Walker

After knocking off No. 1-seeded Florida in the biggest upset of 2026 March Madness to this point, the Hawkeyes are getting ready to get back in action against a very familiar opponent. As fate would have it, the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers are renewing their rivalry in the... Read More.

Muscatine Rolls Out One-Time Spring Leaf Pickup

Wednesday, March 25 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Department of Public Works says there will be only one round of curbside leaf collection this spring. Residents who want the free pickup must rake leaves to the space between the sidewalk and curb, when possible, by 7 a.m. Monday, March 30. Collection... Read More.

Iowa Lose Heartbreaker In Double Overtime To Virginia, 83-75

Monday, March 23 by Kevin Walker

After two overtimes and a second half of lead changes, it still seemed abrupt to see Iowa walk off their home court after the 10-seed Virginia defeated the 2-seeded Hawkeyes in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament in double overtime, 83-75. The same... Read More.

Folgueiras Sends Iowa To Sweet 16 With Game Winning Three

Sunday, March 22 by Kevin Walker

Alvaro Folgueiras took the pass from Bennett Stirtz, squared up and hit the biggest three of his career to send Iowa to the Sweet 16 after defeating Florida 73-72. It's Iowa's first trip to the Sweet 16 since 1999 and first time a 9... Read More.