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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 Muskie Coaches Show Returns to Boonies for Weekly Live Show

Thursday, August 20 by Connor Kenney

The Muskie Coaches Show returns for another season, bringing local sports fans closer to the action. You can catch the show every Wednesday evening at Boonie’s On the Avenue in Muscatine. The live broadcast runs from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and you can... Read More.

Retired MuscaBus Up for Auction in Muscatine

Thursday, August 20 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine is putting a retired MuscaBus up for sale through an online public surplus auction. Bidding opens Wednesday, Aug. 19, and will remain open until 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26. Muscatine City Council declared the bus and other items surplus during its... Read More.

Muscatine Art Center to Host Public Reception Welcoming New Director

Wednesday, August 19 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Art Center will host a public reception Thursday, Sept. 10, to welcome new director Kelly Lao to the community. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Muscatine Art Center, 1314 Mulberry Ave. The reception is free and open... 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.

Watermelon Stampede to Impact Muscatine Traffic Saturday

Wednesday, August 12 by Tami Seitz

Motorists should expect temporary traffic delays and increased pedestrian activity in Muscatine Saturday, Aug. 15, as the 49th annual Watermelon Stampede takes over area streets. The 5K and 10K races will run from 8 to 10 a.m., with both races starting and finishing at the... Read More.

Iowa State Fair Concert Canceled for Major Artist Amid Medical Issues

Wednesday, August 12 by Tami Seitz

The 2026 Iowa State Fair gets underway tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 13, in Des Moines, but one of the fair’s highly anticipated grandstand performances will not go on as planned. “We are deeply sorry for the change,” the Iowa State Fair said in announcing the cancellation. Tickets... Read More.

Hawkeye’s Lutmer Named To Nagurski Watch List

Tuesday, August 11 by Kevin Walker

On a team full of veteran stars, the Iowa Hawkeye's got a breakout season from Zac Lutmer back last season as he led the secondary as a sophomore. He became a key player that defensive coordinator Phil Parker could move around the field as needed. Lutmer... Read More.

Muscatine Schools to Host Back-to-School Bus Ride Along for Young Students

Thursday, August 6 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Community School District is inviting families with young students to take part in a Back-to-School Bus Ride Along designed to help children feel comfortable before the first day of school. The event is open to Muskie Early Learning Center (MELC), kindergarten and first-grade... Read More.