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

Connect with your inner artist at Sunrise Galleries, this weekend! All weekend long, Sunrise Galleries (114 E 2nd Street Muscatine) will be hosting Alcohol Ink Workshops, with Artist Paula Crandell. And you’re invited! Come learn about alcohol Ink with Artist Paula Crandell! This relatively new medium is known for its vibrant colors and unpredictable mixing and movements on a slick surface.  From Sioux City, Paula is thrilled to bring alcohol ink to Eastern Iowa.  She says she is on a mission to bring legitimacy to this art form. Paula will provide everything you need to explore and create... Read More

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) invites students and families to visit its Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community Colleges this week! Monday Feb 18 at 9 a.m., Muscatine Community College (152 Colorado Street Muscatine) invites you to find out why THE Community’s College is the perfect place to get ready for a rock-solid future. With easy transfer to four-year colleges and universities, 33 career training programs, great teachers and one of the most affordable tuitions in Iowa, Muscatine Community College will help you build a strong foundation to achieve great things. Plan to arrive for... Read More

You’re invited to an amazing FREE fiber educational event! Muscatine Power and Water (3205 Cedar Street Muscatine) presents Fiber Fun Night this Thursday Feb 7 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. Come take a glimpse “behind the curtain” to see just what all the excitement is about. You’ll learn: Helpful How-To’s, hands on demos (see just how fast Gigabit speeds are), answers to common questions, shortcuts and buttons to get the most out of your service, what to expect when you’re expecting an install, Ask a Tech- HelpDesk Heroes will be on hand to help you download the cool new... Read More

Do you ever watch a public speaker from the back of the room and wonder how they do it? How can they stay so calm? How do they remember what to say next? Well, wonder no more! You have what it takes and with a little practice around the right people, you will soon be the one standing proud and confident. Join the Muscatine Toastmasters Club to Improve Your Public Speaking this Monday Feb 4 at the Musser Public Library (408 E 2nd St. Muscatine) in room 104. The meeting will begin promptly at 5:35 p.m. and will last about an hour. Toastmasters is a supportive group of individuals focused on providing... Read More

Tax season can be an exciting time or a terrifying time. It all depends on how you handle those W-2’s and their accompanying forms. Thanks to United Way of Muscatine, this tax season can be a little more easy-going for you. Experience United Way Tax Night at Muscatine Center for Social Action (312 Iowa Ave Muscatine) this season and learn how you can use myfreetaxes.com to complete your taxes online. Sessions are open to the public and reservations are not needed. Here is a list of session dates: Tuesday Jan 29                3-5 p.m. Wednesday Jan 30          3-5 p.m. Tuesday... Read More

Staying strong with those New Year’s resolutions? Need a little more guidance or support? Then check out these amazing events taking place at Nutrition Outlet (403 W Mississippi Dr. Muscatine) this week!   Keto/Low Carb Life Join Nutrition Outlet (403 W Mississippi Drive Muscatine) and Escape Organic Salon this Tuesday Jan 9 from 5:30 – 6 p.m. to learn more about Keto/Low Carb Life. Keto/low carb lifestyle can be very beneficial for health in many people. It is not a diet but a lifestyle. This way of eating can help support healthy blood sugar levels, help with digestion, inflammation,... Read More

The American bald eagle was adopted as the national bird symbol of the United States of America in 1782. The bald eagle was chosen for its majestic beauty, great strength, long life, and because it’s native to North America. Now is your chance to witness the American bald eagle in its natural habitat. As part of the Eagles & Ivories Ragtime Weekend, the Muscatine Bald Eagle Watch takes place this Saturday Jan 26 at Pearl City Station (100 Harbor Dr. Muscatine), along the Muscatine Riverfront. Outdoor viewings of bald eagles will take place from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. along the Mighty Mississippi,... Read More

Do you ever watch a public speaker from the back of the room and wonder how they do it? How can they stay so calm? How do they remember what to say next? Well, wonder no more! You have what it takes and with a little practice around the right people, you will soon be the one standing proud and confident. Join the Muscatine Toastmasters Club to Improve Your Public Speaking this Monday Jan 14 at the Musser Public Library (408 E 2nd St. Muscatine) in room 104. The meeting will begin promptly at 5:35 p.m. and will last about an hour. Toastmasters is a supportive group of individuals focused on providing... Read More

If you are one of the many who plan to work on your personal health this New Year, then check out these upcoming events in Muscatine!   Kick the Sugar Habit Do you have a love/hate relationship with sugar? With health in mind, many of us want to kick the sugar habit but the struggle is real! Join Allison Castle, Holistic Health Coach, CIHC, INHC, this Thursday Jan 3 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Wester Drug (315 E 2nd St. Muscatine) to help Kick the Sugar Habit! Learn more about sugar’s impact on the body, what causes sugar cravings, what sugar cravings mean and tips to reduce sugar cravings... Read More