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.
The City of Muscatine was assigned an Aa2 rating from Moody’s Investors Service Thursday based on the city’s stable, moderately-sized tax base, a trend of positive financial operations, and improving reserve levels. Read on...
The intersection of Cedar and Houser Streets will be closed for three weeks starting Monday, March 30, as the City of Muscatine Full Depth Patching Project resumes with work to remove and restore the pavement in the intersection. Read on...
The Muscatine Transfer Station will mail out Compost stickers to residents of Muscatine and Fruitland who do not currently have one according to David Popp, Solid Waste Manager for the City of Muscatine. Read on...
A change of pace and routine will not dampen the fun in Muscatine. A Virtual Recreation Resource Center was unveiled Wednesday (March 25, 2020) on the Muscatine Parks and Recreation page of the City website with over 30 free activities and resources. Read on...
The City of Muscatine will temporarily suspend certain parking ordinances in order to maintain convenient customer parking for the businesses that are still open, including those food establishments doing take-out orders. Read on...
Extra masks and gloves ordered by the WRRF Environmental Laboratory will now benefit local health care providers and health care facilities responding to COVID-19. Read on...
Public playground equipment will be closed to the public effective Tuesday, March 24, 2020, and continuing through Thursday, April 16, 2020, according to the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department. Read on...
The Mississippi River reached minor flood stage Monday (March 23) and is forecasted to top out at 16.7 feet Wednesday (March 25) as the snowmelt runoff moves down the river according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Read on...
Work will begin on April 13, weather permitting, on the 2nd Street Streetscape Project according to City project managers. A March 25 public information meeting was was cancelled in response to IDPH guidelines to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Read on...
The COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking water supplies according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources who also remind Iowans wipes can clog pipes and cause disruption of sewer systems. Read on...
The Compost Facility will open for the season at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, according to David Popp, Solid Waste Manager for the City of Muscatine, but there will be limitations imposed through the middle of April. Read on...
The scale office at the City of Muscatine Transfer Station will be closed to the public starting at 11 a.m., Monday, March 23, 2020, according to David Popp, Solid Waste Manager for the City of Muscatine. Read on...
The City of Muscatine will be closing public access to all city owned buildings, including City Hall, starting Monday, March 22, 2020. The City will, however, continue to provide all services to the citizens of Muscatine. Read on...
In response to COVID-19, the Muscatine Police Department is making some temporary changes to their operations in an effort to keep team members healthy and continue to provide critical public safety services. Read on...
The Muscatine City Council will meet on Thursday, March 19, 2020, but it will not be in the Council Chambers at Muscatine City Hall. Instead, the Council will conduct its business meeting through a conference call. Read on...
Businesses and organizations are urged to donate personal protective equipment, or PPE, by contacting their local public health department and the county emergency management agency. Read on...
Following the recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), modifications to Parks and Recreation activities and facilities are being released to encourage social distancing and mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Read on...
The City of Muscatine is working with local, state, and federal partners to keep our community informed about COVID-19, or coronavirus. Please be assured that we are doing all that we can to respond to this pandemic in a safe and timely manner. Read on...
Gov. Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency activating the public health response and recovery aspects of the State Disaster Emergency Plan effective at noon today (March 17). Read on...
The Muscatine Art Center announced Monday (March 16) that the facility will be closed to the public for the next four weeks starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Read on...
The Musser Public Library and HNI Community Center will be cancelling all children, family, and adult programs until further notice starting Monday (March 16, 2020) according to Pam Collins, Director of the Musser Public Library. Read on...
The first stage of West Hill Sewer Separation Phase 4C will close Iowa Avenue from 8th to 10th Street and 9th Street from Sycamore to Chestnut Street for milling starting at 7 a.m. Monday, March 16. Read on...
No one likes to think about having to leave their home because of flooding. Yet, with the high possibility of flooding occurring in Iowa this spring, you must be ready to evacuate if necessary. Read on...
The Compost Facility will open for the season at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, according to David Popp, Solid Waste Manager for the City of Muscatine. Read on...
The Muscatine County Emergency Management Agency is encouraging all residents not to delay their flood preparations and continue to stay aware of changing river levels. Read on...
The exhibition “Till Death: Wedding and Mourning Traditions” will open this June and the Muscatine Art Center is seeking “ugly bridesmaid dresses” and digital photographs of women wearing “ugly bridesmaid dresses” at a Muscatine County wedding. Read on...
The Mulberry Avenue-2nd Street Roundabout Project remains on schedule or a little ahead of schedule thanks to a warmer and drier winter with underground work tentatively scheduled to be completed in the next two weeks. Read on...
A public information meeting on the 2nd Street Streetscape Project will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, at Musser Public Library. Read on...
The second of two public hearings on the proposed City of Muscatine Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget will take place during the March 19 City Council meeting. Read on...
The Muscatine Fire Department reminds residents that this is a good time to change your clocks, change the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, to test the alarms, and to remind family and friends to do the same. Read on...
Pull the bag out of the closet and dust off those clubs for the 2020 golf season opens Wednesday (March 4) at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course with tee times starting at 10 a.m. Read on...
City of Muscatine residents who would like to become part of the decision making process in the future of Muscatine are urged to submit an application for a position on one of the City boards and commissions starting July 1, 2020. Read on...
Underground work for the Mulberry Avenue-2nd Street Roundabout Project is continuing with weather conditions currently favorable and expected to remain favorable into the Spring season. Read on...
The Roadway Maintenance Division has a new tool to combat the numerous small street repair issues that are exposed every winter. You can read the blog post at http://bit.ly/3caRDfo or click "Read On" Read on...
The property tax rate for the City of Muscatine will remain unchanged for the ninth consecutive year according to the proposed 2020/2021 budget overview presented to the Muscatine City Council Thursday night. 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...
