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Brine makes a difference in snow removal operations

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The battle to contain and remove the accumulated snowfall from the latest winter storm continues in Muscatine with unofficial reports that the area received 8.6-inches of snow through midday Tuesday (Jan. 26, 2021).

“It...

Brine makes a difference in snow removal operations

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The battle to contain and remove the accumulated snowfall from the latest winter storm continues in Muscatine with unofficial reports that the area received 8.6-inches of snow through midday Tuesday (Jan. 26, 2021).

“It...

Municipal Golf Couse to host Simulator League this winter

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Municipal Golf Course will host a Golf Simulator League on its indoor golf simulator inside the Clubhouse starting this February. This two-person scramble league will offer golfers the ability to play a new match-u...

Municipal Golf Couse to host Simulator League this winter

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Municipal Golf Course will host a Golf Simulator League on its indoor golf simulator inside the Clubhouse starting this February. This two-person scramble league will offer golfers the ability to play a n...

Municipal Golf Couse to host Simulator League this winter

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Municipal Golf Course will host a Golf Simulator League on its indoor golf simulator inside the Clubhouse starting this February. This two-person scramble league will offer golfers the ability to play a new match-u...

No snow emergency yet; public assistance is urged

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine may not be declaring a snow emergency at this time but residents are urged to take advantage of the protocols that are part of that plan to assist City crews already at work dealing with the incoming winter...

No snow emergency yet; public assistance is urged

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine may not be declaring a snow emergency at this time but residents are urged to take advantage of the protocols that are part of that plan to assist City crews already at work dealing with the incoming winter...

Letts man charged with two counts of attempted murder

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A Letts, Iowa, man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder following a stabbing incident at a Muscatine business Saturday.

Muscatine Police Department officers responded to the report of a disturbance at He...

Letts man charged with two counts of attempted murder

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A Letts, Iowa, man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder following a stabbing incident at a Muscatine business Saturday.

Muscatine Police Department officers responded to the report of a disturb...

Letts man charged with two counts of attempted murder

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A Letts, Iowa, man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder following a stabbing incident at a Muscatine business Saturday.

Muscatine Police Department officers responded to the report of a disturbance at He...

Tuesday recycling collection postponed; no change to refuse collection

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Republic Services has announced that it will suspend recycling collection on Tuesday (January 26, 2021), but the City of Muscatine has indicated that there will not be a delay in refuse collection due to the weather.

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Tuesday recycling collection postponed; no change to refuse collection

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Republic Services has announced that it will suspend recycling collection on Tuesday (January 26, 2021), but the City of Muscatine has indicated that there will not be a delay in refuse collection due to the weather.

“A...

Public asked to park off-street next week as winter storm closes in

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Muscatine and the surrounding area as a storm that is expected to drop six- to 12-inches of heavy wet snow Monday and Tuesday approaches.

The National Weather Service...

Public asked to park off-street next week as winter storm closes in

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Muscatine and the surrounding area as a storm that is expected to drop six- to 12-inches of heavy wet snow Monday and Tuesday approaches.

The National Weather Service out of th...

Parks and Rec plans seasonal job fair on February 20

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department seasonal job fair will take place from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse. Through the Job Fair, the Parks and R...

Parks and Rec plans seasonal job fair on February 20

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department seasonal job fair will take place from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse. Through the Job Fair, the P...

Parks and Rec plans seasonal job fair on February 20

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department seasonal job fair will take place from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse. Through the Job Fair, the Parks and R...

Three public hearings on road projects set for Council January 21

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine City Council will conduct three public hearings Thursday (Jan. 21, 2021) on street maintenance projects that were delayed due to funding questions from the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The Muscatine City C...

Three public hearings on road projects set for Council January 21

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine City Council will conduct three public hearings Thursday (Jan. 21, 2021) on street maintenance projects that were delayed due to funding questions from the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The Muscatine City Council wil...

Seasonal concession opportunities are available

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine and the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department are now soliciting a request for proposal regarding individuals and organizations that are interested in providing concession services at the Muscatine Socc...

Seasonal concession opportunities are available

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine and the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department are now soliciting a request for proposal regarding individuals and organizations that are interested in providing concession services at the Musc...

Seasonal concession opportunities are available

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine and the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department are now soliciting a request for proposal regarding individuals and organizations that are interested in providing concession services at the Muscatine Socc...

Fun Fitness Friday kicks off wellness challenge in Muscatine

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine and nine other local businesses began a wellness challenge Friday (Jan. 15, 2021) and it is not too late for your business to join in the healthy fun.

Joining the City of Muscatine at thi...

Fun Fitness Friday kicks off wellness challenge in Muscatine

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine and nine other local businesses began a wellness challenge Friday (Jan. 15, 2021) and it is not too late for your business to join in the healthy fun.

Joining the City of Muscatine at this time are...

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Man found deceased under train in Muscatine

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A 40-year-old man was found dead underneath a train shortly after noon today according to the Muscatine Police Department.

Muscatine Police received a report at 12:31 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, of an individual under...

Man found deceased under train in Muscatine

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A 40-year-old man was found dead underneath a train shortly after noon today according to the Muscatine Police Department.

Muscatine Police received a report at 12:31 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, of an indivi...

Man found deceased under train in Muscatine

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A 40-year-old man was found dead underneath a train shortly after noon today according to the Muscatine Police Department.

Muscatine Police received a report at 12:31 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, of an individual under...

Council to hear three presentations during Thursday's (Jan. 14) virtual meeting

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine City Council will hear three presentations at their in-depth meeting Thursday (Jan. 14, 2021) including presentations on Parks & Recreation programs, a unique transportation opportunity, and a review ...

Council to hear three presentations during Thursday's (Jan. 14) virtual meeting

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine City Council will hear three presentations at their in-depth meeting Thursday (Jan. 14, 2021) including presentations on Parks & Recreation programs, a unique transportation opportunity, and a review of the cit...

Promotions are announced within Muscatine Police Department

MUSCATINE, Iowa – After 31 years of service to the Muscatine community with the Muscatine Police Department, Assistant Chief Phil Sargent officially retired as a member of the department on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021.

Muscatine Pol...

Promotions are announced within Muscatine Police Department

MUSCATINE, Iowa – After 31 years of service to the Muscatine community with the Muscatine Police Department, Assistant Chief Phil Sargent officially retired as a member of the department on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021.

Muscatine Pol...

Promotions are announced within Muscatine Police Department

MUSCATINE, Iowa – After 31 years of service to the Muscatine community with the Muscatine Police Department, Assistant Chief Phil Sargent officially retired as a member of the department on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021.

Muscatine Pol...

Muscatine County Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Update 01-11-21

How is the vaccine being distributed right now?

• According to federal, state and public health guidelines, healthcare workers with the highest risk of exposure and long-term care facilities were identified as the first tier to receive the vaccine.
• We started...

Muscatine County Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Update 01-11-21

How is the vaccine being distributed right now?

• According to federal, state and public health guidelines, healthcare workers with the highest risk of exposure and long-term care facilities were identified as the first tier to receive the vaccine.
• We started...

Council to conduct public hearing on vacation of alley right of way

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine City Council will conduct a public hearing on vacation of alley right-of-way and swear in four new firefighters when the Council meets in virtual session Thursday (Jan. 7, 2021).

The regular meet...

Council to conduct public hearing on vacation of alley right of way

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine City Council will conduct a public hearing on vacation of alley right-of-way and swear in four new firefighters when the Council meets in virtual session Thursday (Jan. 7, 2021).

The regular meeting of the...

Recycling Collection unfinished Wednesday (January 6)

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Route “B” recycling collection was not completed Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, due to mechanical failure with the truck. Only a few streets off of Park Avenue remain and will be collected on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, along with the reg...

Recycling Collection unfinished Wednesday (January 6)

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Route “B” recycling collection was not completed Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, due to mechanical failure with the truck. Only a few streets off of Park Avenue remain and will be collected on Thursday, Ja...

Stanley Consultants honored for work on MORC project

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Iowa awarded Stanley Consultants the Grand Prize in the water and wastewater category and the overall 2020 competition’s Grand Conceptor award for the d...

Stanley Consultants honored for work on MORC project

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Iowa awarded Stanley Consultants the Grand Prize in the water and wastewater category and the overall 2020 competition’s Grand Conceptor award for the d...

Great employment opportunities await your application

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The weather outside may be frightful but job opportunities with the City of Muscatine are delightful as the Parks and Recreation Department has opened up the application period for seasonal and full-time positions during 2021.

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Great employment opportunities await your application

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The weather outside may be frightful but job opportunities with the City of Muscatine are delightful as the Parks and Recreation Department has opened up the application period for seasonal and full-time positions during 2021.

&a...

Great employment opportunities await your application

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The weather outside may be frightful but job opportunities with the City of Muscatine are delightful as the Parks and Recreation Department has opened up the application period for seasonal and full-time positions during 2021.

&a...

Early morning fire is quickly extinguished by Muscatine Fire crews

MUSCATINE, Iowa – It was a cold start to the morning for members of the Muscatine Fire Department who quickly extinguished a fire in an industrial building today (Jan. 5, 2021).

The Muscatine Joint Communications Center (MUSCOM) received...

Early morning fire is quickly extinguished by Muscatine Fire crews

MUSCATINE, Iowa – It was a cold start to the morning for members of the Muscatine Fire Department who quickly extinguished a fire in an industrial building today (Jan. 5, 2021).

The Muscatine Joint Communications Center (MUSCOM...

Early morning fire is quickly extinguished by Muscatine Fire crews

MUSCATINE, Iowa – It was a cold start to the morning for members of the Muscatine Fire Department who quickly extinguished a fire in an industrial building today (Jan. 5, 2021).

The Muscatine Joint Communications Center (MUSCOM) received...

Long hours for City crews pushing ice and snow from streets, alleys

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Every storm is different and last week’s winter storm was not any different. With over seven inches of snow mixed with sleet, rain, and freezing rain last week’s storm was a difficult one to keep up...

Long hours for City crews pushing ice and snow from streets, alleys

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Every storm is different and last week’s winter storm was not any different. With over seven inches of snow mixed with sleet, rain, and freezing rain last week’s storm was a difficult one to keep up with.

“We were prepa...

Mississippi Drive closed tonight (Jan. 4) for snow removal

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine will close Mississippi Drive to traffic from Linn Street to Mulberry Avenue tonight (Monday, Jan. 4, 2021) for snow removal. The seven-block stretch will be closed starting at 10 p.m. and remained...

Mississippi Drive closed tonight (Jan. 4) for snow removal

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine will close Mississippi Drive to traffic from Linn Street to Mulberry Avenue tonight (Monday, Jan. 4, 2021) for snow removal. The seven-block stretch will be closed starting at 10 p.m. and remained...

City to assist in live Christmas tree recycling again this year

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine will again assist residents of Muscatine and Fruitland in recycling their live Christmas trees. Over the course of the next four weeks, the Solid Waste Division will be collecting live Christmas t...

City to assist in live Christmas tree recycling again this year

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine will again assist residents of Muscatine and Fruitland in recycling their live Christmas trees. Over the course of the next four weeks, the Solid Waste Division will be collecting live Christmas trees as pa...

Watch where you are throwing that snow ... it could cost you

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Contractors or individuals working to clear sidewalks and driveways of snow and ice accumulations are reminded that depositing snow and ice accumulations upon city streets is a violation of City Ordinance 3-1-7 (D) Dumping of Sn...

Watch where you are throwing that snow ... it could cost you

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Contractors or individuals working to clear sidewalks and driveways of snow and ice accumulations are reminded that depositing snow and ice accumulations upon city streets is a violation of City Ordinance 3-1-7 (D) Dum...

All available city staff at work in snow removal effort

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The first major winter storm of the season swept through Muscatine Tuesday (Dec. 30, 2020) leaving behind 5.8 inches of snow topped with a tenth of an inch of ice making travel and snow removal difficult at best.

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All available city staff at work in snow removal effort

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The first major winter storm of the season swept through Muscatine Tuesday (Dec. 30, 2020) leaving behind 5.8 inches of snow topped with a tenth of an inch of ice making travel and snow removal difficult at best.

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Recycling route unfinished due to weather, will be collected Dec. 31

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Route “A” recycling collection was not completed Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2020, due to the truck having a hard time navigating the side streets due to the snow conditions. Wednesday’s recycling will be collected on Thursday, Dec. 31,...

Recycling route unfinished due to weather, will be collected Dec. 31

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Route “A” recycling collection was not completed Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2020, due to the truck having a hard time navigating the side streets due to the snow conditions. Wednesday’s recycling...