Had a bad date? Of course you have. And that’s why we’re here at Shots To The Heart, to let you tell us your story so that we and all our listeners can commiserate and laugh about the awful experience. In this episode, we talk to Bathory, who gives us the lowdown on a draining experience she had with a guy who had some unusual things happen during the course of their time together.  Read More

In our latest episode detailing horrible dating stories, we meet Bocephus, who tells us about a story of thwarted “love” when she was much younger, with a man who was concealing quite a bit from her, which she would later discover…  Read More

In this episode, we meet Ginger, a young woman who was fixed up with her friend on a date with a guy who took his shot… by trying to get her to take too many shots. However, soon the tables were turned, as his foray into drunkenness sent both of them on an awful, yet hilarious, journey of dating disaster.  Read More

Looking for different dragons to slay than just the ones offering bad pickup lines? A local science-fiction and curio shop is looking to offer “more than just bars and church events” in the area on weekend nights, boasting a slate to ultimately include gaming, trivia nights, dungeons and dragons, Magic and more. Dickens’ Curiosity Shop, 207 W. 2nd St., opened two years ago, and since then has been expanding its universe of collectibles, books and art items for sale on its shelves. Along with that growth has come an expansion of the store’s place in the local entertainment galaxy. “We’re... Read More

Sean and Jackson give the parents and child’s perspective on the latest “Star Wars” film, “The Rise of Skywalker,” and also talk about it from the perspective of an adult who’s grown up watching the original series and a child who’s caught up on them and only seen the most recent trilogy in theaters. It’s an interesting look at the saga and the latest film.  Read More

If you’re looking to have a substantive impact on someone’s life in this season of generosity, the MCSA gift guide allows you to give a hand up to those in need. The guide, which can be accessed at www.mcsaiowa.org, allows patrons to select a donation amount on behalf of yourself or your loved ones that will help families in need through MCSA. If you request, MCSA will send you a card for each item purchased, allowing you to let your loved ones know you donated to MCSA on their behalf. There are a variety of donation levels and suggested items of greatest need. For example, $176 can shelter... Read More

The delicious bounty of food enjoyed on Thanksgiving can lead to a far-less-enjoyable bounty of issues with sewer and plumbing systems in the days after the holiday. Everything from sinks to toilets to garbage disposals can become clogged, leaving people far from grateful. Fortunately, the contractors who employ the skilled professionals of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 25 in Rock Island can provide the service and expertise needed to fix any problems as they arise.   While many people spend the day shopping for the best holiday deals, plumbing professionals deal with the rush... Read More

Observed every November, National Diabetes Month is an important element for the Muscatine Diabetes Walk Project as they focus to support, empower and encourage individuals living with all types of diabetes in Muscatine County. Approximately 422 million people worldwide manage their diabetes daily. Approximately 30 million people (Type 1: 1.25 million and Type 2: 29.1 million) Approximately 300,365 people in Iowa manage their diabetes daily. In addition, 810,000 people in Iowa, 35.2% of the adult population have prediabetes with blood glucose levels higher than normal but not high enough to diagnose... Read More

Ben Rivera has been taking steps towards a dancing career since he began treading the boards as a student growing up in Muscatine and now he’s hoping that practice and dedication is about to take him across the hallowed paths to Broadway – with the hottest show in the world. Rivera was back in town recently to teach a master class at Momentum Dance Force and was excited to share the news that he’s being considered for a part in “Hamilton.” “That would be the dream, to be on Broadway,” Rivera said excitedly. “I’ve been in callbacks for ‘Hamilton’ and so we’ll see what happens.... Read More

Jodi Hansen’s path has wound from Muscatine to France to “The Jerry Springer Show” to MTV to PBS and back home again, and while every stop has been eventful and intriguing, one thing she’s learned is that there’s noplace quite like home. Born and raised in the Pearl City, Hansen is currently the director of the Muscatine Convention and Visitors Bureau, and has been a part of the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce team since she returned to her old stomping grounds in 2012. Her passion for Muscatine is obvious and palpable. She’s worked to promote greater livability and accessibility... Read More