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Temporary closure planned on Brook Street; delays on 2nd Street

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A one hour road closure on the 100 block of Brook Street has been requested by C&C Construction according to Randy Howell, Roadway Maintenance Supervisor in the Department of Public Works. The closure is tentatively planned for eithe...

Mississippi River crests for sixth time in 2019

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Mississippi River crested at 18.80 feet on Tuesday and while the high river level may not have affected many residents this time, the crest does mark the sixth time in 2019 that the Mississippi River has crested in flood stage. The s...

Power lift system installed on Muscatine Fire ambulance

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A new cot and power loading system has been installed on one of the five Muscatine Fire Department ambulances, providing more secure patient transport and the reduction of potential back injuries to firefighters. The new system...

Public Safety Open House scheduled for Sunday (October 20)

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Community members from young to old are invited to come learn about the various emergency response services provided in Muscatine at the 2019 Public Safety Open House from 12-3 p.m. on Sunday (October 20) at the Public Safety Building, 3...

General Fund continues to grow fund balance reserve

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine General Fund balance continues to grow as almost all city departments finished the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year under budget and that is good news for the citizens of Muscatine.

Finance Director Nancy Lueck provid...

Tighten up them laces, it is time for the annual Turkey Trot Run

MUSCATINE, Iowa - The 2019 Muscatine “Turkey Trot” Fun Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course.  The event will be hosted by the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department and th...

Instructional girls basketball program is scheduled

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Registration is now open for the Girls Basketball Clinic sponsored by the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of basketball through ball handling, shooting, and defe...

Youth volleyball clinic returns to Muscatine this fall

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department is organizing a Youth Volleyball Clinic to be held in the large gymnasium at West Middle School on Sunday evenings from October 27 through November 17, 2019.

The Youth Volle...

Basketball fun for toddlers and their parents

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for the Smart Start Basketball program.

Smart Start Basketball is an introductory basketball program designed to teach young children the basic motor sk...

Motion to reconsider request placed on In-Depth agenda

MUSCATINE, Iowa – One of the four Muscatine City Council members who voted against approving the City of Muscatine moving forward with development of the Carver Corner area has asked that that request be brought back for reconsideration at the T...

Fall and winter golf lessons available with TruGolf simulator

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The TruGolf simulator at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course makes it possible for golfers to work on their golf game throughout the fall and winter months when weather keeps them off the course.

These tailored lessons combine da...

Play golf for a purpose - 2019 Chili Open set for October 20

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The 2019 Chili Open will be held on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course. Proceeds from the event benefit the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Youth Sport Programs along with special events including the Fall Festi...

Lake Park Boulevard lane restrictions start October 7

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The north half of the intersection at Lake Park Boulevard and 2nd Avenue and the north half of the intersection at Lake Park Boulevard and Grand Avenue will be closed to traffic starting on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. Heuer Construction is rep...

Muscatine receives HUD housing counseling grant

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Municipal Housing Agency (MMHA), a department of the City of Muscatine, has been awarded a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing counseling grant to continue home ownership education classes and cou...

All you can golf special now available everyday

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The “All You Can Play” fall special keeps on giving, and now the special comes with extended hours. Starting Saturday, Oct. 5, golfers can play as many rounds as they would like from 1:00 p.m. until dusk every day for just $25.

H...

Keep that competitive edge with TruGolf Simulator

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Cooler temperatures no longer predict the end of golf season. Play rounds of golf with your clubs all year long on the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course’s TruGolf simulator. Open play, leagues and lessons will be available regardl...

Crafts, costumes and fun for all at Ninth Annual Fall Festival

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Ninth Annual Fall Festival will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in the Center court of the Muscatine Mall. The event is sponsored by the City of Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department.

A variety of autumn-i...

Schedule for fall leaf pickup released by Public Works

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Leaves will begin to fall in earnest later this month with the Department of Public Works releasing the 2019 Fall Leaf Pickup schedule. Leaf vacuum trucks will hit the streets of Muscatine starting on Monday, Oct. 14, in Zone 8 (see map)...

Iowa Avenue to open Tuesday; work on University Drive begins

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Iowa Avenue will be open to through traffic before the end of the day on Tuesday (Sept. 24) according to City of Muscatine staff overseeing the West Hill Sewer Separation Project (WHSSP). The 200 block of East 8th Street will also reopen...

"A Visualization of Hope” on exhibit at Muscatine Art Center

MUSCATINE, IOWA - Many artist statements in the exhibition, “A Visualization of Hope,” are messages that share personal stories while expressing appreciation for fleeting moments of time. The 30 artists represented in the juried exhibition rely on differe...