Muscatine Journal

MUSCATINE, Iowa — A Muscatine man was hit by a car while crossing the street at about 10:45 a.m. today, according to witnesses. Full Story »

Doug Elshoff of Hyink’s Standard was hooking up a car this morning on Eighth Street to be towed by order of the Muscatine Police Department. By 11 a.m. today police had Hyink’s Standard tow eight vehicles ... and counting Tuesday a snow emergency was issued, which prohibits parking on any portion of the snow emergency route designated by the City Council. Many vehicle owners did not observe the ... Full Story »

MUSCATINE, Iowa – It’s nice to be home for the holidays, so stay there. Full Story »

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Randy Hill kept himself busy Tuesday morning. Full Story »

Salvation Army needs more volunteers MUSCATINE, Iowa — As the sanctuary at the Muscatine Salvation Army begins to fill with toys, Kelli Miller, who volunteers her services, knows her work has just begun. Full Story »

Viola Werner, co-owner of Rumors with her husband Whitey, collected enough donations to give away 67 bikes for this year’s Toy Time Christmas toy drive in Muscatine. The drive is being held inside the Hawkeye Hauler on the lot of Muscatine’s Krieger Auto Group. John Newcomb helped unload the bikes, which are parked in the Krieger showroom. Full Story »

MUSCATINE, Iowa —Muscatine Public Works Director Randy Hill has declared a snow emergency for the city of Muscatine starting at 5 p.m. today. It will remain in effect until further notice. Full Story »

MUSCATINE, Iowa — Waddah Ibrahim Moghram waited in shackles Monday afternoon at the Muscatine County Courthouse while prosecutors and his defense attorney filed paperwork for his trial date. Full Story »

MUSCATINE, Iowa —Home for the holidays ... many may take for granted that they have one. But for some, there is no home; and for others, there’s little reason to celebrate the holiday. Full Story »

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa — Despite a generally healthy financial picture for the school, Columbus School District Superintendent Rich Bridenstine warned the School Board Monday there was still a lot of uncertainty heading into budget planning for 2010-11. Full Story »

MUSCATINE, Iowa — While Muscatine County’s Community Services is supposed to help those in need, the group has found itself in need of help lately. Full Story »

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors decided to wait on a decision regarding a possible contract with Advanced Correction Healthcare, a firm that would provide medical care to the Muscatine County Jail, if approved. Full Story »

MUSCATINE, Iowa — Forty four years ago, Gregs Thomopulos drove to Muscatine from Nebraska with everything he owned in a Volkswagen Beetle. Full Story »

WEST LIBERTY, Iowa — The Muscatine County Fair Board decided Sunday that its first chili cook-off won’t be its last. Full Story »

Editor’s note: Every Monday, the Muscatine Journal profiles a local figure who responds to questions provided by one of our reporters. Full Story »

Editor’s note: “Where Are They Now” is a Muscatine Journal series written by former Muscatine Journal editor Gil Dietz, who welcomes comments and suggestions. You can contact him at 563-263-5499 or gvdietz@machlink. Full Story »

WEST LIBERTY, Iowa –No one has slammed this cheeseburger, which looks like a meatloaf on a bun. Full Story »

MUSCATINE, Iowa —In what has become an annual scam, some First National Bank customers in Muscatine have received fraudulent text messages on their cell phones. Full Story »

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A Muscatine family has returned to its rental home and begun repairing damage caused by a fire Saturday night. Full Story »

MUSCATINE, Iowa — An act of violence left a family pet dead Saturday afternoon outside of Loos’ Phillips 66, 711 Park Ave. Full Story »

Cynthia Beaudette 563 262-0527 cynthia.beaudette@muscatinejournal.com Full Story »

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Piazza Bella has gone from operating as a reservation-only banquet hall to becoming a place for lunch on Sunday. Full Story »

MUSCATINE, Iowa — When it comes to the Muscatine High School Mighty Muskie Band, Michelle Cali says the family that plays together really does stay together. Full Story »

DURANT, Iowa —Shortly before he joined the Durant Community School District as a guidance counselor, Jay Weakland made news in Kingman, Ariz. Full Story »

MUSCATINE, Iowa – There was a new face in the Muscatine City Council chambers Thursday night, as the Council and community welcomed new Muscatine City Administrator Gregg Mandsager. Full Story »