Schools
Bags of Blessings, food pantry offering help between monthly pick-ups
The community’s monthly food pantry (River Bend Mobile Food Pantry) will continue as scheduled on April 14 from 4-6 p.m. at the Muscatine Community School [Read More]
Schools
Agriculture
Midwest Dairy looking at ripple effects of school closures
Midwest Dairy CEO Molly Pelzer Leaders at Midwest Dairy are discussing the implications of national school closures and children not having access to nutritious meals. [Read More]
Coronavirus
University of Iowa Delays Virtual Classes Along With Plans To Close Dorms
The University of Iowa released a message today regarding the delay in starting virtual classes until March 30th and their plans to close most student [Read More]
Coronavirus
Iowa Schools Can Distribute Free Lunches While Closed
Radio Iowa News reported today that Iowa schools can distribute free lunch’s while the schools are closed. The U.S.D.A. has issued a waiver to the [Read More]
Agriculture
Perdue says US food supply chain remains strong during COVID-19 pandemic
News Perdue says US food supply chain remains strong during COVID-19 pandemic Image from USDA Ag secretary Sonny Perdue says workers throughout the food supply [Read More]
Schools
Kent Partners with high school on work-based learning project
Kent Corporation is partnering with a group of Muscatine High School students through an Iowa clearinghouse for work-based learning project, part of Future Ready Iowa. [Read More]
Schools
EICC offers new statewide Transfer Majors program
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges has announced an innovative statewide plan designed for students wishing to pursue specific majors. The state’s community colleges and public universities [Read More]
Schools
High schoolers explore agriculture career options
Many local and area employers and colleges were set up in the Van Hecke Center last week to meet with the over 400 Muscatine High [Read More]
Schools
Muscatine Community School District announces superintendent selection
The Muscatine Community School District’s Board of Education is pleased to announce that a contract for Superintendent of Muscatine Community Schools has been offered [Read More]