Nora Dwyer will lead wellness effort in Muscatine County

Posted 7/3/24

A long-time Muscatine resident and advocate for health and wellness has been hired to coordinate the Muscatine County activities related to an Iowa State University grant from the Centers for Disease …

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A tough-luck Muscatine split Were it not for the quick reflexes of Muscatine’s Lucy Hoag, the North Scott softball team might be celebrating its first Mississippi Athletic Conference championship in 15 years.

'We just came out on the short end of it' After seven straight conference wins, North Scott baseball nearly snuck a share of the 2024 Mississippi Athletic Conference championship.

Stepping up and showing out The phrase encapsulating this past week from the North Scott baseball coaching staff — “continued improvement.”

Obituaries

Obituary: Michael Lamb

Michael Lamb, 58, of Eldridge, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from complications stemming from his brave battle with sarcoidosis. Funeral services will be held at the Runge …

Obituary: John Smith

John Richard Smith, 65, a resident of rural Donahue, died on Friday, June 21, 2024, at his home.

Obituary: Shirley Woodford

Shirley Jean Woodford, 91, formerly of Long Grove, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Senior Star at Elmore Place, Davenport. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Chambers Funeral …

Death Notice: Michael Lamb

A funeral service for Michael Lamb, 58, of Eldridge, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Runge Mortuary, Davenport. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on …

Obituary: Judith Schwarz

Judith L. Schwarz, 79, of Eldridge, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport, following a long battle with breast cancer.

Obituary: Aaron 'Rick' Stoefen

Aaron “Rick” Stoefen, age 75, of Davenport, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center-East Campus, after a brief illness. Private graveside services were …