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Muscatine City Council to Consider $8.3 Million Sewer Project Loan Tuesday

Monday, August 31 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Sept. 1, on a proposed $8.3 million State Revolving Fund loan that would help finance Phase 6E of the city’s West Hill Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project. The public hearing begins at 5:30 p.m.... Read More.

Heat Advisory Continues Through Wednesday in Muscatine

Monday, August 31 by Tami Seitz

Hot and humid conditions are expected to stick around across Muscatine through Wednesday, with the National Weather Service Quad Cities keeping a Heat Advisory in effect until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2. Heat index values could reach 105 degrees, increasing the risk of heat-related illness.... Read More.

Muscatine Daily Deals Are Back

Wednesday, August 26 by Kevin Walker

Muscatine Daily Deals are back and you can save 50% on your favorite places to eat along with items you use and need everyday! Starting today you can save 50% off at A Guy And A Grill. Buy your $20 gift certificate for $10Read More.

Eastern Iowa Sports Center Advances to People’s All-Star Quarterfinals-Vote Now

Thursday, August 20 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine, Iowa's Musco Sports Center is moving on in the People’s All-Star Community Award competition, and now it’s up to the public to help decide how far it goes. The Musco Sports Center is one of 16 statewide finalists in the Iowa League of Cities’... Read More.

Honor Loved Ones and Support Alzheimer’s Awareness with Purple Ribbons at Lutheran Living Senior Campus

Monday, August 17 by Connor Kenney

This fall, Lutheran Living Senior Campus is inviting the Muscatine community to “Decorate the Lawn” while supporting Alzheimer’s awareness. For just $10, community members can purchase a 14-inch purple ribbon to display in their yard in honor or memory of someone whose life has... Read More.

BR.ID.GE. Mixer to Offer No Fee Self-Defense Training and Networking for Muscatine Women

Sunday, August 16 by Tami Seitz

Women in the Muscatine area will have an opportunity to learn self-defense techniques at no fee, and connect with other local professionals at an upcoming BR.ID.GE. Mixer. The event is a collaborative effort between the MWLN BR.ID.GE. (Mentor Network and Big Brothers Big Sisters of... Read More.

Muscatine Agency Receives $40,000 Grant to Support Shelter, Food and Housing Programs

Sunday, August 16 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Center for Social Action has received $40,000 from the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine to support four essential programs serving residents in need. The funding will help strengthen MCSA’s Emergency overnight shelters, domestic violence shelter, homeless prevention program and food pantry. MCSA said the... Read More.

Muscatine Bakery Asks Community for Support

Friday, August 14 by Tami Seitz

A local bakery is asking the Muscatine community for some extra support after experiencing a slower-than-usual stretch over the past two weeks. A Baker’s Dozen, formerly KeDough Bakery & Pastries located at 3333 Mulberry Ave., said business has been unusually slow and is encouraging customers... Read More.

Jíbaro Cuisine Reopens in New Downtown Muscatine Location After East Second Street Closure

Friday, August 14 by Tami Seitz

Jíbaro Cuisine is getting a fresh start in downtown Muscatine after being forced to close when structural concerns affected its former location on East Second Street. According to WQAD-TV, owner Ramón Rentas had been seeing strong business at Jíbaro before the closure, with the restaurant... Read More.

Iowa Schools Can Apply for $200,000 Local Food Program

Wednesday, August 12 by Tami Seitz

Iowa public and private schools can now apply for funding to purchase more Iowa-grown and Iowa-raised food for students. The Choose Iowa Local Food for Schools Program provides $200,000 in funding to participating school districts. Schools must provide a minimum 1:1 financial match, helping increase... Read More.