June 16th, 2019
Food & Beverage Spotlight
There’s a robust family atmosphere that fills Sal Vitale’s and Sons, with the same richness and flavor of their delicious Italian food. The authentic Sicilian restaurant at 1010 Park Ave has been a family tradition since opening in 1984, said owner Salvatore Vitale, and given how the amiable Salvatore beams with jocularity and pride when […]
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May 23rd, 2019
Business Spotlight
You’ll find quaint, cute, fun and funky products more folksy than a dropped “g” at Rustic Pickin’s, a new store that just moved from its old Park Avenue locale to new digs at 225 E. 2nd St., in Muscatine. The location specializes in the suddenly hot market for repurposed items, furniture, housewares and the like. As […]
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May 8th, 2019
Food & Beverage Spotlight
If you’re drifting through a haze of heat exhausted and you see a painted shack near the side of the road, don’t worry, it isn’t a mirage. It really is nirvana. Nirvana in the form of icy cold refreshment. Nirvana in the form of the Flamingos Tropical Cone stand. For more than five years, Flamingos […]
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May 6th, 2019
Business Spotlight
Keeping your items safe and secure is what fires up the owners of Blue Flame, a secure storage facility at 18602 County Road in Fruitland, Iowa. How do they achieve that? “We have a very secure storage facility and buildings,” said Rocky Phillips Jr., manager of Blue Flame. “We have one building with temperature controlled […]
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May 2nd, 2019
Food & Beverage Spotlight
Right off the riverside hustle and bustle of Mississippi Drive in Muscatine is an oasis of calm. You walk in, and you’re greeted by soft, gentle music, a room painted in violet and blue and filled with the scent of lavender and sandalwood. This is Nutrition Outlet, and it’s not your average vitamin store. The […]
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March 28th, 2018
Family
Hey Muscatine, kids out of school on Friday? Looking for a fun way to kick off the Easter weekend? How about an Easter Egg Hunt? Make plans to spend your Friday morning at the O’Brien Family McDonalds (2520 Park Ave Muscatine) in the Play Place for a fun-filled time with Easter Egg Hunts and a […]
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March 28th, 2018
Entertainment
Looking for an exciting and entertaining way to finish out the month of March? Then make plans to hang out at Missipi Brew this Saturday night! Bugeye Sprite will be rocking out at Missipi Brew (107 Iowa Ave Muscatine) this Saturday Mar 31 from 9:30 p.m. – 1:20 a.m. This will be the first time […]
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March 28th, 2018
Health
Still having some motivational issues with your resolution to improve your health? Well then let RMT help you out this weekend! RMT, located at 701 Orange Street Muscatine, is opening their doors to the public this Saturday Mar 31. Their Spring into Summer Open House will be from 2-4 p.m. and is free to all! […]
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March 28th, 2018
Music
Are you planning a graduation party this year? A birthday party? Reunion? Wedding? Why not call the professionals and take the stress out of the entire event? Tiny’s Tunes Entertainment is the place to go for all party-planning! This family-owned and operated one stop shop will take care of all of your event planning needs. […]
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March 21st, 2018
Art
Connect with your inner artist this weekend and check out the latest exhibit at the Muscatine Art Center! In conjunction with the “Faces of Iowa State” exhibit, artist Rose Frantzen will be giving a portrait painting demonstration this Saturday Mar 24 from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Muscatine Art Center (1314 Mulberry Avenue Muscatine). […]
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