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Maintenance issue forces Library to close early Tuesday (Oct. 20)

The Musser Public Library and HNI Community Center closed at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2020, due to an unexpected maintenance issue. Read on...
Halloween safety tips

Here are some safety tips for Halloween 2020. Read on...
Mini Pitch ready for play; fund set up to add Muscatine flag to center circle

The new Mini-Pitch playing field adjacent to the Skate Park in Musser Park has seen plenty of action in the few short weeks that it has been opened, with all reviews pointing to an excellent addition to available outdoor recreation activities. Read on...
Scarecrows and Jack-o-Lanterns bring Fall fun to Muscatine Art Center grounds

Following fall tradition, many local residents are busy creating scarecrows and Jack-o-Lanterns to decorate their own homes for the Halloween season. Read on...
Girls instructional basketball program scheduled for this Fall

Girls will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of basketball through ball handling, shooting, and defensive techniques during the Girls Basketball Clinic that will be held this fall sponsored by the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department. Read on...
Introductory basketball program available for toddlers, parents

Smart Start Basketball is an introductory basketball program designed to teach young children the basic motor skills necessary to play organized basketball. Read on...
Youth volleyball clinic returns for Fall 2020

The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department is organizing a Youth Volleyball Clinic that will be held on Sunday evenings, October 25 through November 15, in the Central Middle School Gymnasium. Read on...
Watch for lane restrictions on Mississippi Drive October 20, 22

Lane restrictions for the MPW work on Mississippi Drive will be in place during the night on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, and during the day on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Read on...
Delayed pavement maintenance programs begin October 19

Full depth patching on Cedar Street and replacement of the asphalt pavement on a portion of Leroy Street are scheduled to begin next week according to the City of Muscatine Public Works Department. Read on...
Burn Ban is in effect for Muscatine County

A Burn Ban is in effect as of 12 p.m., Thursday, October 15, 2020, for all of Muscatine County. Read on...
Two public hearings on council agenda for October 15

The Muscatine City Council will conduct two public hearings and asked to approve the sale of the former Musser Public Library Building on Iowa Avenue when they meet in the Council Chambers at Muscatine City Hall Thursday, October 15, 2020. Read on...
Lane restrictions set for Mississippi Drive October 15, 20

The Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) Communications Department will be working in the area of Mississippi Drive from Ash to Broadway streets during the day on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, and during the night on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. Read on...
"Muscatine and the Civil War: Letters Home" film premieres October 23

A series of short films will introduce local residents to Muscatine Civil War soldier Daniel Parvin letters to home written from 1861 when he enrolled through his recovery from a gruesome battle injury in 1864. Read on...
Muscatine Harbor Gas Dock closing for season October 16

The Muscatine Municipal Boat Harbor Gas Dock will close for the season on Friday, October 16, 2020. Read on...
State utility disruption program extended to Iowa families

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced Friday (Oct. 9) the launch of the new Residential Utility Disruption Prevention Program. Read on...
Parks and Recreation to sponsor 10th Annual Fall Festival

The 10th Annual Muscatine Parks and Recreation Fall Festival will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, and the community is invited to take part in all the activities that will be held in the main corridors at the Muscatine Mall. Read on...
Restoration of Riverside Park sea wall underway

One of those structures damaged during 99 consecutive days of Mississippi River flooding in 2019 was the sea wall from the entrance to Mad Creek downriver to the entrance to the Muscatine Boat Harbor and Marina. Restoration is underway. Read on...
Canadian Pacific cancels Holiday Train for 2020

The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will not be rolling through Muscatine this year, nor will it be rolling through any communities during the 2020 holiday season. Read on...
Expect lane restrictions on Mississippi Drive October 5-11

Lane restrictions for the eastbound lane of Mississippi Drive can be expected starting Monday, Oct. 5, and continuing through Sunday, Oct. 11. Read on...
Muscatine police officers recognized for life saving efforts

A fifth Muscatine Police Officer was recognized for his life saving efforts during the Thursday (October 1) City Council meeting. Read on...
Fall leaf collection schedule, map is released by Public Works

Leaves will begin to fall in earnest later this month with the Department of Public Works releasing the 2020 Fall Leaf Pickup schedule. Read on...
Light the night October 3 to honor fallen firefighters

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is asking communities across the United States to “Light the Night" in red on October 3 as a symbol of support to the families whose loved ones are being remembered this weekend. Read on...
Golf for a good cause at the 2020 Parks & Recreation Chili Open

Golfers of all abilities are invited to come out to the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course on October 25 and join in the fun during the 2020 Chili Open. Read on...
High priority street projects on Council agenda for October 1

The Muscatine City Council will be asked to approve two “high priority” street projects during their October 1 meeting in the Council Chambers at Muscatine City Hall. Read on...
Muscatine Fire Department ladders pass annual test

The aerial ladder truck and the ground ladders used by the Muscatine Fire Department (MFD) are required to be tested annually according to the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes & Standards. Read on...
Muscatine Police selected for ABLE program national rollout

The Muscatine Police Department has been accepted into the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project. Read on...
Riverside Park restrooms to be temporarily closed

The public restrooms in Riverside Park near the playground at Pearl City Station will be closed starting Wednesday, Sept. 30, by the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department for improvements to the surrounding concrete. Read on...
2nd and Mulberry Roundabout traffic restrictions begin September 30

Traffic restrictions will be in effect starting Wednesday, Sept. 30, for the East 2nd Street and Mulberry Avenue roundabout. Read on...
East 4th to be closed at Park Avenue through October 2

Heuer Construction, Inc., will be closing East 4th Street at Park Avenue starting Tuesday, Sept. 29, to complete full depth patching at the location. Read on...
Detour for MuscaBus Yellow Route is now in effect

A change to the MuscaBus Yellow Route was announced by City of Muscatine Public Transit due to the construction at the intersection of West 8th and Broadway as part of the West Hill Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project (WHSSSP). Read on...
Broadway and 8th intersection to be closed for construction

The intersection of Broadway and West 8th streets will be closed to traffic starting Monday, September 28, and with it will be a change in the detour route for Phase 4C of the West Hill Sanitary & Storm Sewer Separation Project. Read on...
Treasure hunt on Muscatine trails offers family fun and adventure

Muscatine trail trekkers will race against the clock to follow a long-lost pirate’s map and cryptic clues in a great hunt for treasure. Read on...
City Officials

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Parks & Recreation

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