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Muscatine Parks and Recreation Introduces Optional Musco Sports Center Memberships, Clarifies Free-Use Hours

Tuesday, January 27 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department is introducing new optional membership packages for the Musco Sports Center while clarifying that free-use hours will continue to be available to all patrons. Free-use time remains an essential part of the Musco Sports Center’s operating plan and is... Read More.

Hand in Hand Chili Cook-Off Brings the Heat to Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds

Tuesday, January 27 by Tami Seitz

Hand in Hand will host its largest fundraiser of the year, a family-friendly chili cook-off, on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. The annual event, will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Fair Center and feature at least 15... Read More.

Iowa Dominates Ohio State To Stay Unbeaten In Big Ten

Sunday, January 25 by Kevin Walker

This time the big 4th quarter lead didn't evaporate. After Ohio State raced to an early 8-2 lead, Iowa stayed composed and slowly but surely dismantled the Buckeyes on both sides of the ball. Addie Deal continued to impress as she led all scorers... Read More.

Battle At The Top Of The Big Ten Sunday As Ohio State Comes To Carver Hawkeye Arena

Friday, January 23 by Kevin Walker

On Sunday, one of the Big Ten's first and second place teams will face off in a matchup that'll be key in shaping the top of the standings: Iowa vs. Ohio State. No. 10 Iowa is tied for first place with No. 3 UCLA at 8-0 in conference... Read More.

CBI Bank & Trust Appoints David C. Burdakin to Board of Directors

Friday, January 23 by Tami Seitz

CBI Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of David C. Burdakin to its Board of Directors, effective January 22, 2026. Mr. Burdakin (Dave) retired in 2024 following a distinguished 45-year career in manufacturing and executive leadership. From 2014 to 2023, he served as Executive... Read More.

Hawkeyes Survive Terrapins Comeback To Win 85-78 In Overtime

Thursday, January 22 by Kevin Walker

Iowa led Maryland for 37 minutes and was ahead by 17 with three minutes left in the 4th quarter. At that point it looked like the Hawkeye's would have a decisive road win against a Top 20 team. Then Terrapins went on a massive... Read More.

Muscatine Schools Closed Friday Due To Extreme Cold

Thursday, January 22 by Connor Kenney

It's no secret that extremely cold and dangerous temperatures are headed to Iowa to end the week and start the weekend. With wind chills forecasted to get down to -30 to -40 in the overnight and Friday morning, schools across Iowa and the Midwest... Read More.

City of Muscatine Urges Immediate Precautions Ahead of Arctic Blast

Thursday, January 22 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine is urging all residents to take immediate precautions as an Extreme Cold Warning is in effect from midnight Thursday through noon Friday, with wind chills potentially dropping as low as –35°F across Muscatine County. An incoming Arctic air mass is... Read More.

Muscatine’s Boy-Girl Double Header Basketball Games Against North Scott Rescheduled

Wednesday, January 21 by Connor Kenney

It's going to be cold to end the week and heading into the next one. Friday's temperature high is forecasted to be below 0° and in the single digits on Saturday. An Extreme Cold Watch is currently in effect, and an Extreme Cold... Read More.

Stuelke Named National Player Of The Week

Tuesday, January 20 by Kevin Walker

Iowa Hawkeye senior Hannah Stuelke was name the National Player of the Week the Associated Press announced on Tuesday. Stuelke dominated in a pair of Hawkeye victories over RV Oregon and No. 15 Michigan State to improve to 7-0 in Big Ten play, Iowa’s best... Read More.