Governor Kim Reynolds today announced a second round of grant awards targeted at supporting child care slots through meaningful business incentives. A total of $443,234 will be awarded through Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support five projects involving 11 participating businesses that will help create 77 new child care slots. The grant will help increase flexibility in how child care slots can be supported or expanded through employer-sponsored child care. Employers will partner with local and regional child care centers to increase... Read More

Change. We undergo transformations every day of our lives, in ways small and significant, in ways good and bad. Sean Leary’s “Does The Shed Skin Know It Was Once A Snake?” offers 11 award-winning short stories dealing with the life changes many of us face, and the positive ways in which our lives can transform, even in difficult times. “Shed Skin” is available in bookstores and webstores worldwide  as a print book and eBook for every eReader format. It is also available direct from the author at seanleary@seanleary.com and Leary will be signing copies of the book from noon... Read More

The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GMCCI) has opened registration for the October 5th Live Muscatine Orientation. Residents new to the area within the last few years are invited to join us for lunch at the Merrill Hotel to learn more about Muscatine’s rich history, culture, and community resources. There will also be opportunities to ask questions and meet others new to the area. There is no charge to participate in the orientation and lunch is provided. The orientation is part of the Live Muscatine Initiative, a newer addition to GMCCI’s suite of programs, aimed at... Read More

Ready for some great food and fun? Food Truck Fight® is coming back to Riverside Park in Muscatine, Iowa on Saturday, September 17! Join us for a day of food trucks, live music, kids activities, game-day broadcast, beverage tent, and more! Enjoy food from local and regional food trucks and cast your vote for your favorite truck! We will crown a new Food Truck Fight Champion® at 7:00pm. $10 General Admission at the entry gate on the day of the event OR a purchase a VIP Ticket in advance. Visit www.FoodTruckFight.com for additional details!  Read More

Food Truck Fight® is coming back to Riverside Park in Muscatine, Iowa on Saturday, September 17! Join us for a day of food trucks, live music, kids activities, game-day broadcast, beverage tent, and more! Enjoy food from local and regional food trucks and cast your vote for your favorite truck! We will crown a new Food Truck Fight Champion® at 7:00pm. $10 General Admission at the entry gate on the day of the event OR a purchase a VIP Ticket in advance. Visit www.FoodTruckFight.com for additional details!  Read More

Looking for a place to get a meal in the Quad-Cities? Check out our awesome listing of area restaurants offering carry-out, drive-through and pickup options! QuadCities.com offers you a list of local restaurants, bars and cafes that serve up a number of your favorite dishes. If you have information about a businesses not listed here, please feel free to send a quick email to eat@quadcities.com. Quad City Pizza Company 2724 Avenue of the Cities Moline            (309) 797-5600 Will be offering Carry Out & Delivery (expanded temporarily to Moline, East Moline, Silvis, Rock Island and... Read More

Michelle Servadio Elias has won to be the Democratic Nominee for the Iowa House of Representatives District 96. “I am honored to be the Democrats’ choice to represent Muscatine County in the Iowa Legislature,” said Michelle Servadio Elias.  “I was pleased to see so many friends and neighbors get out to vote in the Primary yesterday. “The choices among candidates and issues in the upcoming general election are clear. Now it’s time to focus on what’s important for Iowa and our community.” Servadio Elias is a veteran and retired nurse who wishes to put her experience to work for the... Read More

Are you the parent of a child looking to play soccer, or one who plays and is looking for a great team? Want to be a part of an awesome, family-friendly environment with great, experienced coaches? Want to also pay the LOWEST FEES in the Quad-Cities for uniforms and team costs? You’ll want to check out Quad City Strikers! Calling all 2017, 2016, and 2015 future Striker Players! We will have a free get to know the club event on June 9, 5:30-6:30. Check in 4:45-5:30. Please register in advance to help us know numbers for this event. In the fall, 2017-2016 players will play academy... Read More

Shop, dine & unwind in Downtown Muscatine on a Friday night!Enjoy extended evening hours and wine samples at your favorite local shops.“Last year’s event was such a success and such a fun evening that we are doing it again this year,” saidGreater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Event Organizer, Dena Ferreira. Participating businesses will be open from 5pm – 8pm on Friday, May 6, 2022, in Downtown Muscatine.Attendees will receive a one–ounce sample of wine at participating locations while they shop! The first200 registrants will receive a wine tote, wine tumbler, 21+... Read More

Shop, dine & unwind in Downtown Muscatine on a Friday night!Enjoy extended evening hours and wine samples at your favorite local shops.“Last year’s event was such a success and such a fun evening that we are doing it again this year,” saidGreater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Event Organizer, Dena Ferreira. Participating businesses will be open from 5pm – 8pm on Friday, May 6, 2022, in Downtown Muscatine.Attendees will receive a one–ounce sample of wine at participating locations while they shop! The first200 registrants will receive a wine tote, wine tumbler, 21+... Read More