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Weed Park gardens are an oasis for everyone

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The longstanding history of scenic beauty and plant cultivation in Weed Park fortifies the natural beauty of the park that serves as a source of pride for Muscatine. For over 120 years this 64-acre plot of land has ser...

City parks playgrounds, sport courts remain open to the public

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Playgrounds and sport courts throughout the City of Muscatine parks system have been and will remain open in accordance with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ proclamations.

The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Depart...

Council set to vote on contract for new City Administrator

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine City Council will vote on approving the contract for Carol Webb to become the City Administrator for Muscatine during the Council’s In-Depth Session Thursday, July 9, 2020.

The Muscatine City Council will...

Mayor mandates wearing of face masks with proclamation Sunday

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Muscatine Mayor Diana Broderson issued a city wide face covering mandate Sunday, July 5, 2020. The mandate goes into effect at 6 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2020, and continues for six months, unless the mandate is terminated or exten...

Carol Webb accepts offer to serve as Muscatine City Administrator

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine City Council directed the Muscatine City Attorney Matt Brick of Brick Gentry Law Firm to draft a contract between the City of Muscatine and Carol Webb for the position of Muscatine City Administrator.

Webb comes fr...

Your furry friend would love a Muscatine Dog Park annual pass

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Humans can spoil their pup pals with an annual permit to the Muscatine Dog Park for the rest of the year. Excitable dogs will love running and tussling with new friends while timid or older dogs may just enjoy playing ...

Park Avenue Project among items on Council agenda July 2

City Council to hear results of state bidding process, to vote on awarding contract

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A request to award the contract for the Park Avenue 4-to-3 Lane Conversion Project, a combined effort of the State of Iowa, the City o...

The perfect event venue is just a phone call away

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Are you looking for the perfect place to host your graduation party, family reunion or baby shower?

Look no further as the Riverview Center, Pearl City Station and the many park shelters within the City of Muscatine are...

MuscaBus to start collecting fares again on July 1

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Public Transit division of the City of Muscatine Department of Public Works resumed regular MuscaBus routes on Monday, June 29, 2020, and will begin collecting fares on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

All passengers will be require...

Apply today to help adjudicate parking appeals

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine is seeking a resident who would welcome the opportunity to become a part of the decision making process on the Administrative Review Panel.

The purpose of the Administrative Review Panel is to adjudicate ap...

Work progresses on three construction projects

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The 300 block of East 2nd Street has new sidewalk on the north side while the Downtown area’s second major project, the 2nd Street and Mulberry Avenue Roundabout, also continues to make progress heading into the final...

City of Muscatine FY 2020-2021 budget available to view

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget is now available on the Finance Department page of the City of Muscatine web site for public viewing. A printed version will be available soon.

The FY2020-2021 budget was adopte...

Want to improve your golf game, lessons available at Muni

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Golf lessons for all players regardless of age or ability level are available throughout the season at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course.

Individual adult lessons are available for a $35 fee that includes one 30-minut...

Get on your bikes and ride - Family Bike Ride is July 11

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department along with the Melon City Bike Club invite the community to join in the fun during the Family Bike Ride taking place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. This event is free f...

Three finalists named for City Administrator position

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Three candidates have been selected as finalists by the Muscatine City Council after a nationwide search to fill the position of Muscatine City Administrator. The City Council plans to have a new administrator in place by Augus...

July events scheduled at Muscatine Municipal Golf Course

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Municipal Golf Course continues their series of summer contests into the month of July with a list of events that will appeal to golfers of any age and ability.

A Senior Two-Person Best Shot event will tee...

City announces schedule for Fourth of July weekend

MUSCATINE, Iowa – City of Muscatine offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020, for the Independence Day holiday, and there will be no refuse or recycling collection on that day.

Administrative offices at Muscatine City Hall will be closed on...

Enhanced traffic enforcement scheduled for July 3-7

MUSCATINE, Iowa – If you are prone to fudging on traffic laws, you may want to rethink your position, especially this Fourth of July Holiday weekend from July 3 through July 7. The Muscatine Police Department, in cooperation with the Iowa Depart...

MuscaBus to resume route service June 29; fares resume July 1

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine Public Transit division will resume regular MuscaBus routes on Monday, June 29, 2020. All passengers will be required to wear masks while riding the bus at this time.

 “We will begin coll...

Lemkau three-peats as City Golf Champion

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Ideal weather and course conditions made the 2020 George Lohman City Golf Tournament a success for the 107 contestants who participated.

JT McKee was the First Round leader with a three-under-par 69 with Bryan Lemkau an...

Solution works for exposed Batterson Building basement

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MUSCATINE, Iowa – The east end of the Batterson Building basement protruded underneath the sidewalk nearly halfway to 2nd Street, but a plan developed by a structural engineer was quickly implemented and progress continues on the 2nd ...

Council to vote on list of deferred budget items

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine City Council will be provided a list of six items that can be deferred or placed for further review by the City Administrator during the Thursday, June 18, 2020, regular city council meeting. The list was created ...

Bid Today! Online surplus action is now underway

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Items declared as surplus by the Muscatine City Council on June 4 are on the auction block for the rest of this month as the Department of Public Works conducts an on-line surplus auction.

The online auction began Monday, June 1...

Police continue investigation into Sunday shooting incident

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A Muscatine man suffered a gunshot wound to his upper leg from an alleged shooting gunshot incident Sunday according to the Muscatine Police Department.

Muscatine Police and the Muscatine Fire Department responded to a report of...

Practice fireworks safety this holiday season

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MUSCATINE, Iowa – Fireworks and the Fourth of July have a long standing relationship but this year’s celebration of our nation’s independence will be different and without many of the...