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The Merrill Hotel, Muscatine, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Trevor and Carissa first met at an away Muskie football game at Brady Street Stadium in Davenport, Iowa on October 13, 2017. Carissa asked Trevor for his number. Trevor was a sophomore and Carissa was a junior at Muscatine High School. Trevor and Carissa began dating at a Halloween party on Saturday, October 28, 2017. After high school, they both attended St. Ambrose University in Davenport where Trevor played football and Carissa was on the dance team. Trevor majored in Human Performance and Fitness. Carissa majored in Elementary Education with a minor in English and endorsements reading and ELA. Trevor asked Carissa to marry him on November 19, 2022. While in college, Trevor had been working occasionally at the Nutrition Outlet and Carissa has been teaching dance and tumbling at River City All-Stars, both in Muscatine. The high school sweethearts are now college graduates, buying their first home, and have started their new jobs. Carissa is now a Title 1 reading teacher at Jefferson Elementary School and still teaches dance and tumbling at River City All-Stars. Trevor is a Front Sales Manager at Sinclair Tractor in Muscatine, Iowa.

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Near Riverside ParkMake yourself at home in one of the 122 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.A stay at The Merrill Hotel, Muscatine, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel places you in the heart of Muscatine, steps from Mississippi River and 3 minutes by foot from Riverside Park. This 4-star hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Muscatine Art Center and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Muscatine Aquatic Center.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Mississippi River - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Riverside Park - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Muscatine Art Center - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi Muscatine Aquatic Center - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi Geneva Golf and Country Club - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi Muscatine Municipal Golf Course - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi Fairport State Recreation Area - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi Wildcat Den State Park - 16.8 km / 10.4 mi Pine Creek Grist Mill - 19 km / 11.8 mi Cedar River - 27.6 km / 17.1 mi Buffalo Shores Beach - 28.5 km / 17.7 mi Buffalo Beach - 28.7 km / 17.9 mi Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park - 32.8 km / 20.4 mi CJ Speedway - 37.1 km / 23 mi Columbus Junction Public Library - 37.1 km / 23.1 mi The preferred airport for The Merrill Hotel, Muscatine, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is Quad City Intl. Airport (MLI) - 57.6 km / 35.8 mi Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 16 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Enjoy American cuisine at Maxwell's On The River, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

The Merrill Hotel Muscatine, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Near Muscatine Aquatic CenterMake yourself at home in one of the 59 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.Located in Muscatine, AmericInn by Wyndham Muscatine is in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of Muscatine Municipal Golf Course and Muscatine Aquatic Center.  This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mississippi River and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Geneva Golf and Country Club.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Muscatine Aquatic Center - 3.2 km / 2 mi  Muscatine Municipal Golf Course - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi  Mississippi River - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi  Geneva Golf and Country Club - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi  Muscatine Art Center - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi  Riverside Park - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi  Fairport State Recreation Area - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi  Wildcat Den State Park - 11.5 km / 7.1 mi  Pine Creek Grist Mill - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi  Cedar River - 24.1 km / 15 mi  Buffalo Shores Beach - 27.5 km / 17.1 mi  Buffalo Beach - 27.5 km / 17.1 mi  Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park - 35.8 km / 22.2 mi  Credit Island - 38.4 km / 23.8 mi  Jumer's Casino & Hotel - 40 km / 24.9 mi  The nearest major airport is Quad City Intl. Airport (MLI) - 52.4 km / 32.6 miTake advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and a vending machine.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

AmericInn by Wyndham Muscatine

Near Muscatine Aquatic CenterMake yourself at home in one of the 76 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.With a stay at Hampton Inn Muscatine in Muscatine, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Muscatine Municipal Golf Course and Geneva Golf and Country Club.  This hotel is 32.2 mi (51.8 km) from TaxSlayer Center and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Muscatine Aquatic Center.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Muscatine Aquatic Center - 3.2 km / 2 mi  Muscatine Municipal Golf Course - 4 km / 2.5 mi  Geneva Golf and Country Club - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi  Muscatine Art Center - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi  Riverside Park - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi  Mississippi River - 7.3 km / 4.6 mi  Fairport State Recreation Area - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi  Wildcat Den State Park - 11.3 km / 7 mi  Pine Creek Grist Mill - 13.6 km / 8.4 mi  Cedar River - 24.4 km / 15.2 mi  Buffalo Shores Beach - 27.3 km / 16.9 mi  Buffalo Beach - 27.3 km / 17 mi  Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park - 36.5 km / 22.7 mi  Credit Island - 38.1 km / 23.7 mi  Jumer's Casino & Hotel - 39.7 km / 24.7 mi  The preferred airport for Hampton Inn Muscatine is Quad City Intl. Airport (MLI) - 52.1 km / 32.4 mi Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

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