Many of Junior Achievements educational classes occur during the spring semester. The JA team hopes to help as many local students as possible this semester, and is looking for volunteers to help … more

The Wilton Beavers boys’ wrestling team brought home five state place winners, including three runners-up from last week’s Class 1A state tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. … more

There is no better way to end a wrestling career than with a medal on the state tournament podium. Durant junior Kamdyn Kraklio did just that, placing seventh in the Class 1A 215-pound bracket … more

Another Muscatine County family has stepped forward to pledge their support to the county fair’s event center project. On Thursday, it was announced that the Feldman family had donated … more

Iowa’s Republican legislative agenda faced scrutiny from six supporters peppering legislators Bobby Kaufmann and Kerry Gruenhagen with 90 minutes of questions Saturday morning at the Dixon American Legion. more

The 2025 Quad City Arts Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program is accepting applications through Friday, April 11. This program provides area youth ages 15-21 with five-week paid summer apprenticeships. These apprentices will create community arts projects that positively impact our community. This year’s projects include mural painting, mosaics, documentary filmmaking, and pop-up street performances. Interested applicants can apply online at www.quadcityarts.com/metro-arts. more

Rep. Bobby Kaufmann and Sen. Kerry Gruenhagen host listening post forums, Saturday, Feb. 22: 10 a.m., Dixon American Legion and noon, Blue Grass Fire Station, 606 West Mayne St., Blue Grass. more

A section of West 5th Street between Liberty Street and Highway 38 is considered to be in deteriorating condition, and the City of Wilton has begun planning the street’s re-construction. … more

For gym floors to be properly maintained and remain safe, they must be sanded and refinished every five to 15 years. Since it’s been 13 years since the last sanding, the Durant Community School … more

Bennett Elementary School will host its annual STREAM Night, 5-7:30 p.m., Thurs-day, Feb. 20. Science, technology, reading, engineering, art and mathematics (STREAM) will all be on display … more

The Durant City Council has employed Attorney Wilford Stone of Lynch Dallas P.C., Attorneys at Law of Cedar Rapids, to represent the City of Durant in union negotiations/collective bargaining. … more

Valentine “Val” Cielecki, age 88, of rural Stockton, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society rehabilitation center, Davenport.  A funeral service was held at … more

Five Wilton staff members will be leaving due to retirements and resignations, including Tim Imhoff, who served as both a regular route bus driver and a part-time bus mechanic for both Wilton and … more

Muscatine County supervisors promoted Planning, Zoning and Environmental Administrator Eric Furnas to become the county development director effective Saturday, Feb. 22. The promotion comes with … more

Atalissa City Council members are seeking public input as they look to approve a maximum consolidated general fund tax levy next month to meet budget expectations. The council moved the regular … more

Since his first fair in 1938, Lyle has loved the Muscatine County Fair, so much so that he and his wife have stepped forward to pledge their support and give what they can to the fairground’s … more

The Port City Coin Club of Muscatine will hold its annual coin show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 16 at The Rendezvous, 3127 Lucas St. in Muscatine. Coins, currency, bullion and collector supplies … more

The fire department of the City of Nichols is looking for a few good people. At the Wednesday, Feb. 12 meeting of the Nichols City Council, Fire Chief J.J. Hudson asked the city to allow the … more

Throughout the past year, the people of Muscatine County have been impacted greatly by the generosity and effort of those willing to put their time and money towards great causes. With so many … more

Each year, quilt blocks are entered at the Muscatine County Fair. These quilt blocks aren’t judged, but still can be seen and admired by visitors from across the county. This isn’t the … more