Westbound U.S. 20/U.S. 75 ramp to southbound I-29 in Sioux City will close June 2 through Aug. 4 for bridge work, with a marked detour and safety reminders for drivers.
- Eastern Iowa Community College
Electrical engineering student Chris Bolin uses structure, recovery support and EICC experience to manage MSOE coursework, jobs and Formula SAE race team work.
- Eastern Iowa Community College
Riverbend FAME, Iowa’s first FAME chapter, pairs EICC’s industrial maintenance training with employer-led, paid work experience to build a skilled manufacturing workforce.
- Eastern Iowa Community College
New EICC Chancellor Bryan Renfro listens, visits campuses in person, and draws on his anthropology background to focus the college’s work on student success.
- Eastern Iowa Community College
EICC will launch a two-year AI Programming degree in 2026, offering hands-on skills in programming, data, machine learning, and automation for entry-level AI roles.
- City of Muscatine
Riverside Park playground in Muscatine is temporarily closed for surface replacement and is expected to reopen by 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, weather permitting.
- City of Muscatine
Muscatine Mayor Brad Bark proclaims May 2026 as Affordable Housing Month, recognizing local partners and ongoing efforts to expand safe, attainable housing.
Muscatine County EMS Day on May 23, 2026, offers families hands-on activities, safety demos, and tours with local emergency responders during National EMS Week.
Join Mayor Jason Gordon for Davenport’s State of the City breakfast on June 11, 2026, at the Putnam Museum, featuring city updates and key initiatives.
Ruby Monsma turned a high school kennel job into a veterinary technology career at Black Hawk College, gaining hands-on experience, internships and confidence.
Busy mom Jessica Torrence returned to Black Hawk College, balancing family and classes to earn a business degree and launch a real estate career with faculty support.
High school dropout Damon Thompson earned his GED, became an honor student at Black Hawk College, lost weight, and is starting a tech career in cybersecurity.
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed SF 2430 on flag display at half-staff for public buildings, along with a broad slate of additional House and Senate bills into law.
IEDA approved BIG program tax credits for five Iowa manufacturers, backing 521 jobs and nearly $400 million in new capital investment across the state.
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Former teacher Jennifer Parsons balances work, family and online classes to earn her BSN through St. Ambrose’s Nano Nagle program and pursue pediatric nursing.
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Muscatine is seeking resident applications for several city boards and commissions, with submissions due June 5, 2026, to help guide local policy and planning.
- Black Hawk College
Newly elected Black Hawk College student trustee Makayla Craig shares her goals, campus involvement, favorite spots and artwork in a Q&A about her new role.
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Muscatine’s new MuscaBus Transit Tracker shows real-time bus locations on an interactive map, helping riders plan trips, reduce wait times, and track routes.
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Muscatine Aquatic Center opens May 23 with noon–8 p.m. hours, closes May 24 for Melon City Criterium, and reopens Memorial Day as splash pad updates continue.
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Scott County voters can cast absentee ballots May 13–June 1 at the Auditor’s Office in Davenport, with weekday and May 30 Saturday hours for the June 2 primary.
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Public review is open for the 2050 Iowa Region 9 Long Range Transportation Plan, with an online meeting May 14, 2026, and adoption consideration in June 2026.
- madison.k12.wi.us
MMSD reports Phase 1 and 2 referendum-funded school projects progressing, with new buildings targeted to open in 2027 and designed for high energy efficiency.
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Quad City Area REALTORS CEO Sharon Smith will retire June 19, 2026, concluding a 47-year real estate career as incoming CEO Julie Lide leads the transition.
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Mark Shryack joins Klingner’s Davenport Transportation Department as a technician, performing roadway and bridge construction inspection for the Illinois DOT.
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St. Ambrose biology major Nazaria Almanza-Gustafson ‘26 discovered a passion for librarianship and is headed to the University of Illinois to become a medical librarian.
- muscatineiowa.gov
Muscatine City Council will discuss a Musco expansion and TIF plan, a state legislative update, and current Public Works projects at its May 12 in-depth meeting.