Muscatine officials paused demolition on East 2nd Street after new structural movement, maintaining closures and safety measures while engineers reassess the site.
- Quad Cities Chamber
UMWA’s June 25 Marine Highway 35 Workshop in Moline will explore Upper Mississippi River freight, jobs, investment, workforce pathways and economic impacts.
- Northeast Iowa Community College
NICC’s first welding pre-apprenticeship at Crestwood High lets students earn credits, certifications and coaching while connecting local employers to skilled talent.
- Madison Metropolitan School District
At Randall Elementary, the "Simple Gifts" program turns lunchtime into a stage where students perform, build confidence and strengthen their school community.
- Quad Cities Chamber
IHMVCU awarded $30,000 in 2026 Cash for Class scholarships to 13 student members in partnership with the Dream Educational Foundation to support education.
- Black Hawk College
Black Hawk College inducted 47 students into the Quad-Cities Campus chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society in spring 2026, recognizing high-achieving scholars.
- Quad Cities Chamber
Visit Quad Cities president and CEO Dave Herrell is named a 2026 Destination Organization Leadership Award honoree by Destinations International for industry leadership.
Visit Quad Cities president and CEO Dave Herrell is named a 2026 Destination Organization Leadership Award honoree by Destinations International for industry leadership.
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MMSD’s Marquette and Hawthorne elementary schools earned the Welcoming Schools Seal of Excellence for sustained work creating safe, inclusive school climates.
A support fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine will assist the McFarland, Whitlow, and Harris families with immediate and ongoing needs.
A section of Muscatine's Running River Trail will close June 8 for dredge spoils project work, with a concrete patch installed and reopening expected by Wednesday.
Muscatine will begin West Hill Phase 6E sewer separation June 8, 2026, closing Newell and Logan, adding new utilities and roadway, with completion by late 2028.
Muscatine will close the downriver boat launch and parking lot at Riverside Park June 8 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the American Melody cruise ship visit.
Bridge deck replacement on U.S. 63 over the East Fork of the Wapsipinicon River north of New Hampton starts June 15, with lane limits and work lasting into late October.
- Iowa Department of Transportation
Nighttime lane and ramp closures on four U.S. 20/U.S. 75 ramps near Sioux City run June 7–14 for pavement striping, with one ramp closed at a time.
- Madison Metropolitan School District
MMSD is sharing updated Phase 2 referendum designs for three schools and inviting community feedback at June input sessions, with new facilities set to open in 2029.
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- Madison Metropolitan School District
MMSD honors graduating seniors who earned the Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy, recognizing high proficiency in English and another language across four high schools.
- YWCA Quad Cities
ThePlace2B’s third Youth Mental Health Forum created safe space for 25–30 students to share experiences, explore healing, and connect with local support.
- Iowa Department of Transportation
Nighttime maintenance on I-380 in Cedar Rapids will run May 31 and June 1 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., with crash attenuators in use and doubled work zone fines.
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- Quad Cities Chamber
Quad Cities small businesses can boost revenue by planning seasonal campaigns early, aligning with local events, refreshing visuals and tracking results daily.
- City of Muscatine
Muscatine Parks and Recreation is in the final days of registration for Summer 2026 youth and adult programs, with multiple sports, lessons and leagues offered.
- City of Muscatine
American Cruise Lines will dock in Muscatine 13 times in 2026, bringing cruise passengers for local tours, premium excursions, and downtown riverfront visits.
- Black Hawk College
Black Hawk College student Nathanael Hayford balances dual credit classes, a John Deere apprenticeship and Student Government Association leadership activities.
- Madison Metropolitan School District
Thoreau Elementary is redesigning its open-concept library with walls, air conditioning and new shelving to reduce noise, refresh the space and boost student reading.
- Madison Metropolitan School District
Kennedy Elementary third graders used a local poem to create haikus, soundscapes and artwork, culminating in a living museum for families and shared lessons statewide.
- City of Muscatine
Muscatine Public Works will hold a June 4 outdoor meeting on West Hill Phase 6E sewer work, covering schedule, traffic impacts, and neighborhood construction areas.