Things To Do

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.

Near-Total Lunar Eclipse Lights Up the Night Sky Tonight

Thursday, August 27 by Tami Seitz

Skywatchers across the Quad Cities and much of the Midwest will have a chance to see a dramatic partial lunar eclipse Thursday night, Aug. 27. The full moon will pass through Earth’s shadow, with about 96% of the Moon covered at the peak of... 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.

Parking Restrictions, Street Closures Planned for Muscatine Events Through Sept. 1

Tuesday, August 25 by Tami Seitz

Several events in the coming days will bring temporary street closures and parking restrictions to downtown Muscatine and Riverside Park. The downriver parking lot at Riverside Park, opposite the downriver boat launch, will be closed from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, for... Read More.

Muscatine to Honor 9/11 Victims and Heroes With Patriot Day Ceremony and Stair Climb

Monday, August 24 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine first responders and community members will gather Sept. 11 to honor the victims and heroes of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as part of Patriot Day and the National Day of Service and Remembrance. The 2026 observance marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11... 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 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.