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Iowa 8th Graders Eligible for High School Sports

Friday, July 24 by Gabriel Salazar

Muscatine Community School District will now allow some 8th grade students to play high school sports. This follows Iowa’s new rule letting 8th graders join IHSAA and IGHSAU-sanctioned teams. District leaders will decide who gets this chance one student at a time. They will look... Read More.

Muscatine Schools Share 2026-27 Calendar and Important No-School Dates

Wednesday, July 22 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Community School District is encouraging families to plan ahead by reviewing the 2026-27 school calendar and noting scheduled days when students will be out of school. The district recently shared a calendar highlighting holiday breaks, spring break, teacher inservice days and conference compensatory... Read More.

Get Free College Enrollment and Financial Aid Help at Summer Melt Drop In Sessions

Thursday, July 2 by Connor Kenney

Summer Melt offers free drop-in help for students. You can get answers about college enrollment, FAFSA forms, scholarships, and anything you need to move forward after graduation. You do not need an appointment. Bring your questions and get support from people who understand the... Read More.

Muscatine Police Increase Speed Enforcement on Mulberry Avenue for SPARK Summer School Safety

Friday, June 26 by Connor Kenney

SPARK summer school has returned, bringing more children and families to Mulberry Avenue. The Muscatine Police Department urges drivers to slow down and stay alert in the area. From June 25 to June 27, officers will deploy the Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) mobile vehicle in... Read More.

Muscatine Community Honors Victims of Yesterday’s Shooting Tragedy at High School Vigil

Tuesday, June 2 by Tami Seitz

MUSCATINE, Iowa — Community members gathered Tuesday evening at Muscatine High School for a community vigil honoring the six lives lost in Monday's tragic incident that has shaken Muscatine and surrounding communities. Family members, friends, students, educators and residents came together to support one another,... Read More.

Community Vigil Planned Tonight in Muscatine Following Recent Tragedy

Tuesday, June 2 by Tami Seitz

Community members are invited to gather this evening, Tuesday, June 2 at the Muscatine High School Stadium in a show of support, remembrance and unity as Muscatine continues to cope with the impact of a recent tragedy. A community vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m.... Read More.

Muscatine Schools Launch Summer Grab-and-Go Meal Program for All Local Kids

Friday, May 22 by Tami Seitz

Families in the area will once again have access to free meals for children this summer through the Muscatine Community School District Grab-and-Go Meal Program. The program is open to all children ages 1-18, and children do not need to attend Muscatine schools or live... Read More.

Muscatine Kids Encouraged To Bike And Walk To School May 12th

Monday, May 11 by Connor Kenney

Plan to see a lot of kids and parents biking and walking to school tomorrow and it's all for a great reason. Monday morning, Emerson Taylor with the Musser Public Library and Whitni Pena with the Muscatine Police Department stopped in to talk about the... Read More.

Live Music Takes Center Stage at Muscatine High School Auditorium

Thursday, February 26 by Tami Seitz

It’s shaping up to be an exciting week of live performances at the Muscatine High School Auditorium as student musicians take the stage for a series of concerts the community won’t want to miss. The week kicks off with the MHS Choir Concert on March... Read More.

Muscatine Students Bring Willy Wonka Jr. To The Stage

Friday, January 30 by Connor Kenney

7th and 8th graders from Susan Clark Junior High School and Ss Mary and Mathias Catholic School are gearing up for 3 days of performances for their annual musical. This year, more than 30 kids are coming together to perform Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. The... Read More.