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Aquatic Center hours adjusted for remainder of season

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Muscatine Parks and Recreation is wrapping up yet another fun and safe summer of programs and activities, and with that comes the adjustment of hours of operation at certain facilities.

As the time draws closer to the e...

Get vaccinated ... COVID-19 variants are in Muscatine County

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The best way to stop the spread of all COVID-19 virus strains, including the Delta variant, is for unvaccinated people to become fully vaccinated according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Muscatine County Public Hea...

Applications for firefighter are now being accepted by City

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Always dreamed of becoming a firefighter? Well wait no longer. The Muscatine Fire Department is seeking applicants to fill positions in the department during the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year.

Fire fighter work is performed as ...

On Schedule: Iowa Avenue-2nd Street intersection reopens to traffic

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Iowa Avenue intersection with 2nd Street is now open to traffic after crews from KE Flatwork Inc., finished cleaning the intersection and moving the barricades this morning. And the opening came right on schedule.

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Three businesses receive City Small Business Forgivable Loans

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Three businesses located in the downtown district were selected to receive a $25,000 small business forgivable loan from the City of Muscatine. A fourth downtown business recipient will be announced in the next couple of weeks.

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East half of Park-Washington intersection to be closed one week

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The east half of the intersection of Park Avenue and Washington Street will be closed to traffic for at least one week according to officials with the Department of Public Works. The closure will begin at 7 a.m. Monday...

Monthly Report on department accomplishments in June is now available

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Police Department was involved in several community events in June including the Senior Resources BBQ, helping instruct a self-defense class for women and children, and supporting the entrepreneurship of a young ci...

Premier soccer event to be held in Muscatine this weekend

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The College Search Kickoff (CSK) has provided 24 years of elite competition under the watchful eyes of hundreds of scouts from all divisions of the college ranks and the serendipitous connection will again be played out on the p...

Full schedule of weekend activities on the Muscatine riverfront

MUSCATINE, Iowa – There will be plenty of outdoor activities for residents and visitors to enjoy this weekend in Muscatine beginning with Almost Friday Fest on Thursday and continuing with Hoverally 2021 Friday through Sunday on the Muscatine riv...

Bow hunting season for deer inside City limits is set

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The 2021-2022 deer bow hunting season within the limits of the City of Muscatine will be held Sept. 12, 2021 through Jan. 10, 2022. The hunting season was approved by the Muscatine City Council at its July 15 meeting. 

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Amphitheatre Project, watershed study on Council agenda

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine City Council will be asked to set three public hearings and approve contracts for the planning and design of the Riverfront Amphitheatre Project and a watershed study of the Lake Park Boulevard area when they meet ...

Two commissions seek applicants for board positions

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Historic Preservation Commission and the Recreation Advisory Commission, two authorized boards of the City of Muscatine, are seeking applications to fill vacant position on the commission boards.

Phone system at City Hall, Public Works is restored

UPDATE: 

The phone lines at Muscatine City Hall and Public Work are back in service. The phone lines at Muscatine Municipal Golf Course are still down.

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Players can build their skills at the Muskie Youth Soccer Camp

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Soccer players in the second through seventh grades will have the chance to learn or build on their skills during the Fourth Annual Muskie Youth Soccer Camp August 9-11 at the Muscatine Soccer Complex. The camp is conducted by t...

Art Center receives annual Cultural Leadership Partner grant

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Art Center has been awarded an annual grant (for the next three years) in the amount of $15,000 as part of the Cultural Leadership Partners (CLP) program through the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. This is an ...

Three presentations on City Council July 8 in-depth meeting agenda

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Three presentations highlight the agenda for the Muscatine City Council In-Depth session Thursday (July 8) including one by Muscatine Power & Water on their electric vehicle charging program.

The Council will also h...