06/03/2026
Like so many in Muscatine, we are heartbroken by the tragic shooting that has shaken our community.
In a town like ours, these events don’t feel distant. They affect our neighbors, our friends, our coworkers, our children, and the people we see every day at the grocery store, ball fields, schools, and churches. The grief, fear, anger, confusion, and sadness many are experiencing right now are real and valid.
We want everyone to know that it’s okay to not be okay. It is okay to talk about what you’re feeling. It is okay to ask for help. It is okay to take a break from social media and the news if you need to. And it is especially important to check in on our children and teens, who may be struggling to process what has happened.
At Calamity Rose Ranch, our hearts are with every individual and family impacted by this tragedy. We are holding our community in our thoughts and prayers as we begin the difficult process of healing together.
If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out. Whether it’s to a trusted friend, family member, pastor, teacher, coach, or mental health professional, you do not have to carry this burden alone. Support is available, and seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 immediately for support.
Muscatine has always been a community that comes together in difficult times. We will continue to support one another, show compassion to one another, and heal together.
With love,
The Calamity Rose Ranch Team ❤️ See less
