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Musser-Grandview intersection to be closed two days

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The intersection of Musser and Grandview will be closed to all traffic on Monday and Tuesday (September 20-21) as the water division of Muscatine Power and Water installs new valves. Traffic will be detoured at Houser Street eit...

Muscatine Harbor gas dock available by appointment only

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Municipal Boat Harbor Gas Dock is now closed for weekend service. However, during the month of September, boaters wishing to purchase fuel during the week may do so by scheduling an appointment between 8:3...

Council to consider FY21-22 Pavement Management Program

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Pavement Management Program for the City of Muscatine could take another step forward for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 when the Muscatine City Council convenes at 7 p.m. Thursday (September 16) in the Council Chambers of ...

Walk through history at Greenwood Cemetery September 26

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The annual “Walk (or Ride) Through History” at Greenwood Cemetery will be held on Sunday, September 26. This fun for all ages and entertaining learning event will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, 1814 Lucas Street. The ...

Muscatine firefighters pause to remember Mike Kruse

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Muscatine firefighters to pause, remember one of their own

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A year and three days after 343 firefighters perished in a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Muscatine lost one of its own while battling a house fire in 2002. Firefighter Michael Kruse was 53-years-...

It is all in the family for Muscatine Fire Captain Andy Summitt

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Andy Summitt starts his 20th year as a member of the Muscatine Fire Department in October, and he would tell you that working in the fire service is a job that he always wanted to do. Others might tell you that it is a job that ...

Muscatine Firefighter places 343 flags to honor 9/11 First Responders

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Muscatine firefighter Travis Edwards participated in the Memorial Stair Climb a year ago, but this year he wanted to do more to honor those who lost their lives in the 2001 attack on the Twin Towers.

Edwards w...

Creators sought for Art Center October competition

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The approach of Fall means that the weather will soon turn colder and the leaves will begin to change colors. Following fall tradition, and with the spirit of the fall holidays in mind, many local residents will be busy creating...

Moment of Silence, Stair Climb planned for September 11

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Fire Department, Muscatine Police Department, and the City of Muscatine join together in inviting area residents to visit the Muscatine Firefighters Memorial on the corner of Fifth and Cedar where a Momen...

City Council to hear update on Capital Projects Thursday

MUSCATINE, Iowa – An update on the various capital projects either completed or ongoing during the 2021 construction season will be presented to the Muscatine City Council Thursday (Sept. 9) along with a discussion of the Muscatine Poli...