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Muscatine Police, school officials joint statement on Texas tragedy

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Police Department and the Muscatine Community School District released the following statement today (May 25) in regards to the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, and the current safety efforts for Muscatine school student...

No curbside collections on Monday; city offices closed for holiday

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Most City of Muscatine departments will have the day off on Monday (May 30) as the nation pauses and reflects on Memorial Day to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation. 

Muscatine Police and Fire ...

Muscatine Harbor Gas Dock opens for the season Friday (May 27)

MUSCATINE, Iowa –The Gas Dock, located on the Muscatine riverfront in the channel just upriver from the Muscatine Boat Harbor, will begin serving customers at 5 p.m. Friday (May 27), weather permitting, according to the Muscatine Parks and Recrea...

Memorial donation to help spread safe swimming message

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Swimming at Weed Park has been a summer’s tradition in Muscatine for decades. Generations of youth and adults alike have learned the lifelong skill of swimming at the Muscatine Aquatic Center and in years past at the original We...

Historic Preservation seeking applicants for board member

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Historic Preservation Commission is looking for a resident of the City of Muscatine to fulfill the term of a member who has resigned and help safeguard Muscatine’s historical features. All candidates will be considered equally based ...

Muscatine Aquatic Center set to open for season on May 28

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Muscatine Parks and Recreation staff have been working hard to prepare the Muscatine Aquatic Center to open its gates for the 2022 swim season. Parks Maintenance staff and Lifeguards have spent the last several days filling the ...

City Administrator's April report of City activity available

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The monthly City Administrator Report to the City Council and Citizens of Muscatine is now available highlighting the many accomplishments by the departments of the City of Muscatine during the month of April. 

The City Administr...

Making a splash - Mississippi Mist cascading jets of summer fun

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The riverboat smokestack-themed jets of the Mississippi Mist interactive fountain cascaded for the first time this summer, bringing back to life one of the featured activities on the Muscatine riverfront. 

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Summer Bonus - Muscatine students can ride MuscaBus for free

MUSCATINE, Iowa - When school is out for the summer, Muscatine kindergarten through 12th grade students can ride MuscaBus ROUTE buses free. That's right ... no charge ... no dinero ... absolutely free. Free rides begin on Friday, May 27, and end on Wednes...

Havlicek series on Iowa's seasonal changes on exhibit at Art Center

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Selections from the series “The Sanctuary of the Sun: Seasons and Time” will be on exhibit in the historic house at the Muscatine Art Center June 2 through September 11, 2022.

The artist William Havlicek describes his series as “a poetic ...

Moody's assigns City Aa2 rating; bond sale is completed

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine was assigned an Aa2 rating from Moody’s Investors Service based on the city’s stable population trends, a growing tax base, stable financial operations, and healthy reserves. The rating is for the $6.19 million Gene...

Final reading on three proposed ordinances on May 19 Council agenda

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The final readings of three proposed ordinances are on the agenda for the Thursday (May 19) Muscatine City Council meeting along with a resolution approving the issuance of General Obligation Bonds. 

The in-person meetin...

Diverse stories of children contained in photos of Art Center exhibit

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Come explore the lives of children from all different kinds of circumstances through the exhibition, “Where Children Sleep: Photographs by James Mollison,” at the Muscatine Art Center. This revealing series of photographs shares...

Update: Houser Street work will continue for next 2-3 weeks

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Full depth patching continues on Houser Street with work also scheduled to begin on Frontage Road Tuesday (May 17) according to the Muscatine Department of Public Works.

Work on Houser Street will continue for...

Bike Rodeo, Family Bike Ride planned for May 19 at Soccer Complex

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department and the Melon City Bike Club invite the community to join in on the fun at the Melon City Bike Rodeo and Family Trail Ride from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, weather permitting.&...

Four presentations on Council In-Depth agenda for Thursday

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Four presentations will be given to members of the Muscatine City Council during their May In-Depth Meeting Thursday (May 12) in the Council Chambers at Muscatine City Hall, 215 Sycamore Street, Muscatine, Iowa.

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Traffic Alert: East 5th Street closure begins Thursday (May 12)

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Crews from the Department of Public Works (DPW) have been hard at work this week repairing soft spots on Robin Road, and that work will shift to East 5th Street on Thursday.

The 2021-2022 Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay Project...

Full Depth Patching continues on Houser; Frontage Road next

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Full depth patching is wrapping up on Houser Street with the action moving to Frontage Road on Friday according to the Muscatine Department of Public Works.

The 2021-2022 Full-Depth Patching Project had a late...