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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.

Muscatine Aquatic Center Adjusts Hours Through Labor Day Weekend

Tuesday, August 4 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department is wrapping up another fun and safe summer season and will adjust operating hours at the Muscatine Aquatic Center throughout August and early September. These changes accommodate seasonal staffing shortages as many team members return to school. Adjusted Hours... Read More.

Waffle & Pancake House Announces Aug. 6 Reopening in Muscatine

Monday, August 3 by Tami Seitz

The Waffle & Pancake House will reopen its doors Thursday, Aug. 6, following several weeks of closure. The restaurant announced it has received the all-clear to reopen and will welcome customers back from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. The restaurant closed temporarily while work was... Read More.

Fresh Start Fest to Provide No Cost Haircuts, Back-to-School Essentials for Area Kids

Sunday, August 2 by Tami Seitz

Local children can get a fresh look and a boost of confidence before the new school year at the second annual Fresh Start Fest on Saturday, Aug. 15. The event will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at Crossroads, Inc. in Muscatine and will... Read More.