Stories

Our community is strengthened when we understand one another.

The following are personal stories from local residents who are making a difference. The stories were collected and written by the Racial Justice Committee, but inspired by the amazing people we call our neighbors. Our community leaders are vast - share who has impacted you on our Contact page!

Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine

Dec 20, 2021
1 min

Christmas Around the World

Hear from our community members about Christmas traditions from around the world!

Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine

Dec 20, 2021
1 min

Christmas Around the World - Spanish

Hear from our community members about Christmas traditions from around the world! Video in Spanish.

Diamond McGee Shares Her Experience as a Young Liberian

Njeri Mungara

Jul 21, 2021
4 min

Diamond McGee Shares Her Experience as a Young Liberian

My name is Njeri Mungara. As a member of the racial justice committee, I was delighted to get a chance to interview Diamond McGee and...

Alyssa Oltmanns is Owning Her Queer Experience - and Helping Others Do the Same

Daniel Salazar

Jun 30, 2021
7 min

Alyssa Oltmanns is Owning Her Queer Experience - and Helping Others Do the Same

Education/Background: Pride month is a combination of events, celebrations, and symbols of solidarity with the LGBTQIA + community. At...

Hannah Pautz - Future Leaders of Muscatine

Claudia Artola

May 5, 2021
3 min

Hannah Pautz - Future Leaders of Muscatine

Following up with our new “Future Leaders of Muscatine” series, today we wanted to focus the spotlight on a student that has shown drive,...

Lesly Garcia - Future Leaders of Muscatine

Claudia Artola

Mar 14, 2021
3 min

Lesly Garcia - Future Leaders of Muscatine

This piece is the beginning of our Future Leaders of Muscatine series, where we will highlight young Muscatine leaders who show...

Monica Hernandez and Jose Juarez - Monica's Taqueria

Daniel Salazar

Mar 14, 2021
4 min

Monica Hernandez and Jose Juarez - Monica's Taqueria

Monica's Taqueria is located at 506A Mulberry Avenue. The new restaurant is inspired by dreams, ambitions, and hard work. The owners are...

Destiny Williams

Mar 2, 2021
3 min

Maritza Martinez - The Coffee Belt

“I hope that Muscatine knows that there is hope in life. We’re here for our community.” The Coffee Belt, located at 210 East 2nd Street,...

Jefferson Elementary School "Colors of the World"

Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine

Jan 20, 2021
1 min

Jefferson Elementary School "Colors of the World"

Students at Jefferson Elementary School in Muscatine, Iowa have been working hard on "Colors of the World" portraits using the new...

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