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Iowa Comeback Falls Short, Ohio State Wins 72-69

Thursday, March 12 by Kevin Walker

Iowa dug itself a hole in the early part of the first half and almost found their way out but Bruce Thornton and the Buckeyes wouldn't allow it to happen. Thornton hit three after three to put Ohio State up 16 with 13:55 left.... Read More.

Fast response contained early-morning house fire

Thursday, March 12 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Fire Department (MFD) responded to an early‑morning house fire Wednesday after the Muscatine Joint Communications Center (MUSCOM) received a 911 call at 12:57 a.m. reporting a mattress on fire inside a residence at 411 Spruce Street. Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke coming from... Read More.

Iowa Outlasts Maryland 75-64 To Advance In Big Ten Tournament

Wednesday, March 11 by Kevin Walker

It wasn't pretty early but Iowa eventually got their offense going and held off Maryland in the second half to advance to play Ohio State tomorrow at 11 a.m. on KWPC. Cooper Koch hit for 6 of 10 from the field and led the... Read More.

Restored Greenwood Cemetery Chapel Now Open for Community Events in Muscatine

Tuesday, March 10 by Tami Seitz

The beautifully restored Greenwood Cemetery Chapel is now open for community reservations. Reps at the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department announced the historic chapel offers a peaceful and intimate space for gatherings and special events in Muscatine. Located within Greenwood Cemetery, the chapel retains its... Read More.

Girls Getaway Event Returns to Downtown Muscatine in April

Tuesday, March 10 by Tami Seitz

The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry and downtown businesses are preparing to host the 16th annual Girls Getaway event in Muscatine next month. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, and will feature a day of shopping, dining and special promotions throughout downtown. The... Read More.

Restaurant inspection update: Moldy cheese, expired meat, a roach in the noodles

Tuesday, March 10 by News Room

by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch -March 9, 2026 State, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations during the past several weeks, including offenses related to expired meat, cockroaches and mice, and moldy food. The findings are... Read More.

Habitat for Humanity Accepting Applications for New Home in Wilton

Monday, March 9 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine County Habitat for Humanity announced it is now accepting applications for a new home that will be built in Wilton. The organization shared the announcement recently on social media, inviting individuals and families interested in homeownership to apply for the upcoming project. According to the... Read More.

Drivers Beware: ATE Mobile Enforcement Vehicle Stationed at This Spot This Week

Monday, March 9 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine police urge drivers to please slow down, obey traffic laws, and be aware of pedestrians and bicyclists who may be on or near the roadway. Do not be a distracted driver. Avoid using any electronic device while driving. The Muscatine PD thanks you for helping... Read More.

Key Retirement And Tax Numbers For 2026

Monday, March 9 by News Room

Every year, the Internal Revenue Service announces cost-of-living adjustments that affect contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts. Here are some of the key adjustments for 2026. Estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax The annual gift tax exclusion (and... Read More.

UCLA Dominates Iowa To Win Women’s Big Ten Women’s Tournament

Sunday, March 8 by Kevin Walker

You can't start slow to beat UCLA. You can't let them shoot 60% from the field to beat UCLA and you can't shoot 25% from the field in the first quarter and expect to beat UCLA. All three of those happened today and UCLA... Read More.