Things To Do

Almost Friday Fest Returns with Riverside Park Parking Lot to Close and an Update on Golf Cart Usage

Thursday, May 28 by Tami Seitz

Summer fun returns to the Muscatine riverfront this week as Almost Friday Fest® kicks off its 2026 season Thursday at Riverside Park. The free, family-friendly event runs from 5-8 p.m. May 28 and features live music, local food vendors, and a beer and wine tent... Read More.

MPW Board Approves Natural Gas Hedging Policy To Support EcoGen 10

Thursday, May 28 by News Room

The Board of Water, Electric and Communications Trustees on Tuesday approved a natural gas procurement and hedging policy to support Muscatine Power and Water’s (MPW) long-term energy and the future operation of EcoGen 10. The policy establishes a structured approach to purchasing natural gas... Read More.

Roar Into Summer Reading at “Dinos at the Dome”

Tuesday, May 19 by Tami Seitz

Musser Public Library is hosting “Dinos at the Dome,” a family-friendly kickoff celebration for the library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” from 4:30–6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Musco Sports Center in Muscatine. This year’s summer reading theme, “Unearth a Story,”... Read More.

2026 Muscatine Women’s Leadership Summit Announced

Friday, May 15 by Kevin Walker

MUSCATINE, Iowa — Registration is underway for the 2026 Muscatine Women’s Leadership Summit to be held Thursday, June 4, at the Bridgestone Bandag Learning Center, 2000 Bandag Ave. The day-long event, now in its third year, brings together women in the local workforce to share... Read More.

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.