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HAWK is flying for pedestrian safety on Oregon Street

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Pedestrians and bicyclists can now safely cross Oregon Street by taking advantage of the HAWK (High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk) system that went online today (Sept. 29) at the intersection with Earl Avenue. Representatives f...

Pettibone closed Oct. 4-5 for CPKC rail crossing work

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Starting Wednesday, October 4, 2023, Pettibone Avenue between Stewart Road and 41st Street will be closed to traffic. Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Rail (CPKC) plans to perform emergency railroad repairs to the crossing on Petti...

City joins effort to collect, repurpose digital devices

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine proudly joins the seventh annual Digital Inclusion Week, from October 2-6, 2023, a national week of action to raise awareness and amplify the importance of digital equity. This year’s theme, &...

Have a blast at a bewitching bash October 28

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A scary good time is planned for this Halloween by the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department who will sponsor a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 28.

Children will have the opportunity to gather goodies and show off ...

Craft, costumes, and fun for all on the riverfront

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A fun-filled day is planned for the Muscatine riverfront on Saturday, October 14, with the Muscatine Parks and Recreation inviting the community to the 13th Annual Fall Festival from 1-3 p.m. at the Pearl City Station,...

Come one, come all to the Public Safety Open House

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The 2023 Public Safety Open House, always a popular event in Muscatine, will kick off Fire Prevention Week as the Muscatine Fire Department, Muscatine Police Department, and the Muscatine Sheriff’s Department...

Bidwell Avenue closure starts October 2 for emergency repair

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Bidwell Avenue will be closed to traffic starting Monday, October 2, for an emergency culvert repair. The location of the repair will be south of the entrance to Geneva Hills Country Club and north of 2711 Bidwell Avenue.

The re...

Portion of East 2nd Street closed September 30

MUSCATINE, Iowa – East 2nd Street will be closed between the Mulberry Roundabout and Iowa Avenue from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, for “Viva Muscatine”, a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. 

Please not...

Celebration of the Arts October 12 at the Muscatine Art Center

MUSCATINE, Iowa – An evening of dancing, music, and more is all part of a Celebración de las Artes that will be held from 5:15-6:45 p.m. Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Muscatine Art Center. The evening is a collaboration between t...

Pearl City Vintage Market returns to riverfront October 14

MUSCATINE, Iowa - The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry presents the 3rd Annual Pearl City Vintage Market along Muscatine’s Riverfront from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023. 

The market will featur...

Fire Safety Awareness Month - protect your home, family

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Fire Department (MFD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association^® (NFPA^®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week^TM (FPW) for more than 100 years — to pr...

Riverside Park parking restrictions for September 28-29

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The small parking lot on the downriver end of Riverside Park (playground area) will be closed to traffic Thursday-Friday (Sept. 28-29) for Almost Friday Fest^® on the Muscatine riverfront. This is the final two events of...

Lane restrictions on Pettibone September 26-29

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Railroad is implementing alternating lane closures on Pettibone Avenue starting today (Sept. 26) for a rail crossing repair. The alternating lane closure will be north of 41st Street.  Repa...

Suspicious object removed from Riverside Park Tuesday

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Police Department received a report at 6:18 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, concerning a suspicious object found by a citizen in the upriver end of Muscatine’s Riverside Park. Police evacuated the area and block...

City Administrator's August report of City activity available

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City Administrator Report to the Muscatine City Council and to the citizens of Muscatine is now available online by clicking MONTHLY REPORT.

The report highlights the many accomplishments of each City of Muscatine department...

Watermelon sculpture to be delivered Wednesday morning

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The World’s Largest Watermelon will complete its journey to the Muscatine riverfront Wednesday, travelling from Silver Hawk Fabrication to Riverside Park courtesy of the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City (CPKC) Railroad.

CP...

Muscatine printmaker to be featured at Art Center

MUSCATINE, Iowa - Printmaker Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti used technology from the 1400s to create art that resonates with people today. His main artform of intaglio printing rooted him in the past while allowing him to innovate ways to express emotions connecte...