Make It Muscatine

Muscatine Habitat for Humanity to Host Inaugural Masquerade Ball

Tuesday, September 8 by Tami Seitz

An evening of elegance with a purpose is coming to Muscatine this fall as Muscatine County Area Habitat for Humanity hosts its first Masquerade Ball & Fund-the-Need Auction. The event is set for Sat., Oct. 24, 2026 at 5 pm in the 6th Floor Ballroom... Read More.

Musco Sports Center Reaches Final Four — Muscatine Needs Your Vote

Monday, August 31 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine is in the Final Four, and now the community needs to rally behind the Musco Sports Center. After starting with 16 projects from across Iowa and making it through two rounds of public voting, the Musco Sports Center has advanced to the semifinals of... Read More.

Walk or Ride Through Muscatine History Event Set for Sept. 20

Monday, August 31 by Tami Seitz

History comes to life during the annual Walk (or Ride) Through History at Greenwood Cemetery on Sunday, Sept. 20. The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department will host the free, family-friendly event beginning at 1 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, 1814 Lucas St. Visitors can take a... Read More.

Heartfelt & Handmade Ornament Competition Returns to Muscatine Art Center

Thursday, August 27 by Tami Seitz

Holiday creativity will take center stage this year as local and regional artists, makers and crafters are invited to participate in the Friends of the Muscatine Art Center’s annual Heartfelt & Handmade Ornament Competition. The festive fundraiser supports art education and community programming at the... Read More.

Department of Energy Assistant Secretary of Electricity Visits Muscatine Power and Water to Highlight Partnership Investments to the Grid

Tuesday, August 25 by Connor Kenney

Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) welcomed leaders from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today as part of the DOE’s Powering America Road Show, a national initiative showcasing investments towards affordability, reliability, and security of the nation’s... Read 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.

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.

Community Support Paves the Way for Olympus Solar Approval

Wednesday, August 12 by Tami Seitz

The Iowa Utilities Commission has approved Invenergy’s Olympus Solar Energy Center, marking a major milestone for the 200-megawatt renewable energy project planned for the region. The IUC granted the project a certificate of public convenience and necessity this month following years of collaboration among Invenergy,... Read More.

Muscatine Firefighters Turn Aerial Ladder Training into a Game of Skill

Tuesday, August 11 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine firefighters recently took their training to new heights — literally — by turning an aerial ladder drill into a friendly game of precision and skill. During a Friday training exercise at Muscatine Fire Station One, firefighters practiced operating Truck 310’s aerial ladder while attempting... Read More.