Leaf Pickup program will continue through December 21

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Two trucks with the Department of Public Works (DPW) are continuing the leaf pickup program for the City of Muscatine as the weather remains dry. Brian Stineman, DPW Director, said Tuesday that the current plan for leaf pickup is to fini...

City of Muscatine receives clean audit report

MUSCATINE, Iowa - The City of Muscatine has again received an unmodified (“clean”) opinion according to the annual audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. The audit was performed by Bohnsack and Frommelt LLP, ce...

New Explorer post focusing on Fire, EMS opportunities

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A new Fire/EMS Explorer Post has been formed in Muscatine sponsored by the Muscatine Fire Department, providing a hands-on program for boys and girls 15- to 20-years-old to learn about careers in Fire and EMS.

“There w...

Council passes resolution supporting Home Rule in Iowa

MUSCATINE, Iowa – In 1968 the citizens of Iowa voted for an amendment to the Iowa Constitution that allowed cities the ability to provide more local governance and regulation with certain restrictions. The grass roots effort that led to the passage of the...

Who to call for lift assistance

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Fire Department currently provides a valuable service for Muscatine and area residents, providing both fire protection and an advanced life support ambulance service. This double service by a group of men and women dedicate...

Blankets created for children of domestic violence

Blankets for children of domestic violence were created by City of Muscatine City Hall staff recently. The blankets were delivered to the Muscatine Center for Social Action (MCSA) where they can be handpicked and kept by children of domestic violence. Pic...

Snow melts away, leaf pickup program resumes in Muscatine

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The snow has melted away and the City of Muscatine will resume the Leaf Pickup program at least for the next two weeks.

Brian Stineman, Department of Public Works director, said that the city will use two trucks over the course of the nex...

Compost Site to close for season after December 15

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The compost site at the City of Muscatine Recycling Center and Transfer Station will operate on a limited schedule for the next two weeks before officially closing for the season on December 15, 2018.

The compost site gates will be open o...