Things To Do

Meet Hawkeye Standout Journey Houston at June 6 Charity Event

Friday, May 15 by Tami Seitz

Get ready for the Strolling for Safe Sleep fundraiser on Saturday, June 6, from 9 AM to 1 PM. The Theo Wolf Foundation will host its 6th Annual Charity Walk and Family FUNdraiser at First Baptist Church in Muscatine. You can meet Iowa women’s basketball player,... Read More.

UnityPoint Health Hosting Heart Disease Prevention Event in Rock Island on June 2

Thursday, May 14 by Tami Seitz

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, but health experts say many cases can be prevented with healthier lifestyle choices and early intervention. UnityPoint Health will hold a no cost community educational event, “Protect... Read More.

Muscatine Aquatic Center Opening for Summer 2026 on May 23

Thursday, May 14 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine Aquatic Center is preparing to welcome families back for another summer season, with opening day officially set for Saturday, May 23, at Weed Park in Muscatine. City crews have completed the annual pool filling process and are now finishing water-quality balancing, inspections, and pre-season... Read More.

Sip and Shop Returns to Downtown Muscatine for Sixth Annual Summer Kickoff

Tuesday, May 12 by Tami Seitz

Downtown Muscatine is gearing up for one of its most anticipated evenings of the year as the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry and local businesses present the 6th Annual Sip & Shop 5 to 8 p.m on Friday, June 5, 2026. This... 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.

Muscatine Art Center to Host Wine, Cheese and Painting Fundraiser May 14

Thursday, May 7 by Tami Seitz

An evening of wine tasting, local cheese pairings, dessert and hands-on creativity is coming to the Muscatine Art Center as the center hosts its new “Paintings and Pairings” fundraiser on Thursday, May 14. The event, benefiting the Friends of the Muscatine Art Center, will take... Read More.

Local Hospital to Host Career Exploration Day for High School Students

Tuesday, May 5 by Tami Seitz

UnityPoint Health – Trinity will host its first Career Exploration Day for area high school students interested in pursuing careers in health care. The free event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. in Jardine Auditorium at UnityPoint Health –... Read More.

MPW Urges Caution Around Downed Lines, Receives Another “Clean” Audit

Wednesday, April 29 by News Room

Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) leadership shared details of a recent near-miss safety incident following a weekend storm. A customer contacted the Muscatine County Joint Communications Center, as known as MUSCOM, to report a downed line and stated they had already moved the line... Read More.

New Party Packages Debut at Musco Sports Center

Tuesday, April 21 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department has introduced new party packages at the Musco Sports Center, offering a flexible option for celebrations ranging from birthdays to graduation gatherings. The packages are designed to accommodate families, sports teams and community groups seeking a space that blends... Read More.

Ostrich Egg Hunt Marks Opening Week at Niabi Zoo

Monday, April 20 by Tami Seitz

Niabi Zoo is adding a playful twist to its 2026 season opening with a daily egg hunt that offers visitors a unique prize. Zoo officials in Coal Valley, announced that from April 21 through April 26, one genuine ostrich egg — emptied and disinfected —... Read More.