The mission of the Communications Division is to create a strong partnership with the community by providing timely, accurate information that is understandable, interactive, and engaging to the residents, visitors, and businesses in Muscatine.
Public information strategies include the content management of a dynamic website, the cultivation of a strong social media presence, use of multi-media tools, and a timely, responsive relationship with the media.
Our goal is to enhance quality of life for residents, as well as gather and share information to support and encourage two-way communication that promotes transparent government and an engaged citizenry.
A Muscatine man was killed in a car-pedestrian accident Saturday (Nov. 21, 2020) morning in the 3600 block of Grandview Avenue (US Highway 61 South). Read on...
Administrative offices for the City of Muscatine will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday. City administrative offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 30. Read on...
The Muscatine City Council will conduct a public hearing on the use of funds from a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and a public hearing on the discontinuation of the Convention & Visitors Board Thursday (Nov. 19). Read on...
Many upcoming events, programs, and services offered by the Parks and Recreation Department will be modified or postponed to comply with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds State Public Health Emergency Declaration on Monday, Nov. 16. 2020. Read on...
Part of the roundabout at the intersection of Cedar and Logan streets will be closed to traffic starting Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, according to City of Muscatine officials as part of the Full Depth Patching Project currently underway on Cedar Street. Read on...
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation Monday (November 16, 2020) that imposes a number of additional public health measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Read on...
Muscatine Power & Water (MPW) will be closing the eastbound lane of Mississippi Drive from Broadway to Linn Street on Thursday, November 19, to remove the steel power pole at Linn Street. Read on...
The Compost Facility at the Muscatine Transfer Station will close an hour earlier starting Tuesday, November 17, according to David Popp, Solid Waste Manager for the City of Muscatine. Read on...
The offices for Community Development and Housing at Muscatine City Hall (the second floor) will be closed to the public starting Monday, Nov. 16, according to Carol Webb, Muscatine City Administrator. Read on...
Parking restrictions will be in place on West 8th street from Iowa Avenue to Broadway next week as Phase 4C of the West Hill Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project begins to wrap up. Read on...
With broader availability of the vaccine not likely until 2021, (MCHD) is asking the community to take action now to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their community in order preserve medical resources Read on...
Better By Design, LLC, of New Boston, Mo., has been contracted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform rip rap replacement along the Muscatine levee. Read on...
What has your Elf on the Shelf been doing since the last holiday season? Are they ready for more mischief? Well your playful little elves are in for a treat because the holiday season is upon us. Read on...
Administrative offices at Muscatine City Hall and offices at other department locations throughout Muscatine will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, in observance of Veterans Day. All offices will reopen for regular hours on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. Read on...
Living Proof Exhibit and the Muscatine Art Center have teamed up to offer a two-part concert series by Muscatine-native Juan Carlos Mendoza. Read on...
MUSCOM Communications Director Chris Jasper said that the Outdoor Warning System was activated countywide at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, as a result of equipment failure and not the result of human error. Read on...
Phase 1 of the Park Avenue 4-to-3 Lane Conversion Project will flip sides on Friday, November 6, as Heuer Construction, Inc., has completed full depth patching as part of Phase 1A and prepares to begin full depth patching in Phase 1B. Read on...
Leroy Street will be closed from Mulberry Avenue to Amherst Avenue Wednesday through Friday (Nov. 4-6) as part of the asphalt overall street maintenance project. Read on...
The calendar indicates that the days are getting shorter as we approach the cold winter months, but several construction projects are moving full steam ahead either toward completion or continuing progress into the winter season. Read on...
Two Muscatine residents were arrested Wednesday (October 28) after they were stopped at the intersection of Houser Street and Grandview Avenue in a vehicle that was reported stolen. Read on...
The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department will close the facilities at the Muscatine Soccer Complex and Kent Stein Park for the season at the end of scheduled activities on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Read on...
The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department is trimming trees in City parks throughout Muscatine and will have some logs that are suitable for firewood. Read on...
The City of Muscatine is governed by a mayor and 7 City Council members. The mayor serves for a 2-year term and is elected at large by the citizens of Muscatine. Additional Info...
The facilities within the Muscatine Parks and Recreation system host a multitude of events throughout the year. This schedule does change quite frequently as events are added, deleted and/or edited. Please check back often for updates! Additional Info...
The Community Development Department is responsible for a variety of planning and environmental functions that include administering several items. Additional Info...
The City of Muscatine is committed to providing residents with an open and transparent government which serves the best interest of the community. As such, the City is using this webpage to provide easier access to information you need. Additional Info...
