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šŸŒ± Will Muscatineā€™s Musco Sports Center advance in the statewide Facebook vote?

Muscatine, Iowa Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Will Muscatineā€™s Musco Sports Center advance in the statewide Facebook vote?
  • How MPWā€™s new moves could change your phone and water service
  • How Muscatine rugby players are rallying supplies for local shelter pets

Also on today's calendar: Kidā€™s Watermelon Stampede and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with plenty of sun, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Muscatine project competes for people's choice award (qconline.com) ā€” Muscatine residents are being asked to help the Musco Sports Center win a statewide Peopleā€™s Allā€‘Star Community Award by voting on Facebook in a bracket-style contest. The 122,000ā€‘squareā€‘foot inflatable facility has transformed local youth sports by keeping practices and games in town yearā€‘round and drawing new visitors. City leaders hope strong online support will showcase Muscatineā€™s investment in families and recreation.
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2. MPW Takes Next Step Toward Launching New Mobile Phone Service, Approves Financing For Lead Service Line Replacements (voiceofmuscatine.com) ā€” Muscatine Power and Water is moving ahead with launching a locally supported mobile phone service later this year while also financing Phase 1 of replacing 158 customer-owned lead and galvanized water service lines. The board approved low-cost state revolving fund bonds, set an August 25 public hearing on a transmission update, and reviewed stronger-than-budgeted June financial results.
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3. Muscatine River Maidens Donation Drive for Muscatine Humane Society (voiceofmuscatine.com) ā€” Muscatine residents can support the Muscatine Humane Society all month as the Muscatine River Maidens rugby team hosts a donation drive during Tuesday and Thursday practices at Franklin Elementary. You can drop off pet supplies, send Venmo donations noted for the Humane Society, and know the team will personally deliver everything and volunteer at the shelter on Saturday, August 29.
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4. Man arrested following motorcycle chase in Louisa County (mississippivalleypublishing.com) ā€” A 26-year-old Muscatine resident faces multiple charges after Louisa County deputies say he fled a traffic stop on a motorcycle in Oakville late Saturday night and was later found with suspected methamphetamine. Authorities report the chase ended in a crash, followed by a brief foot pursuit before deputies apprehended him. He was released on bond, with a preliminary hearing set for August 12.
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5. Search begins for new Bi-State executive director (quadcitiesbusiness.com) ā€” A regional planning agency that serves Muscatine and surrounding counties is launching a search for its next executive director as longtime leader and Muscatine High School graduate Denise Bulat prepares to retire in early 2027. The Biā€‘State Regional Commission is seeking an experienced, collaborative public-sector manager to oversee transportation planning, grants, and economic development work that shapes infrastructure and investment across Muscatineā€™s wider region.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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