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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 st...

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 B...

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...

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...

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 Construct...

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 class...

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...

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 a...

Temporary closures for lower boat launch scheduled

MUSCATINE, Iowa –The lower boat launch in Riverside Park will be closed on Wednesday, September 18, and Wednesday, October 16, to allow the Celebration Belle room to dock at the Pearl City Station according to the City of Muscatine Parks and Recr...

"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...

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