Welcome to the City of Muscatine's Communications Department. Our mission is to effectively communicate accurate, timely, and relevant information to the residents, businesses, and visitors of Muscatine. We are dedicated to fostering transparent and engaging communication between the City government and our community. Our goal is to enhance quality of life for residents, as well as gather and share information to support and encourage two-way communication that promotes transparent government and an engaged citizenry.
What We Do:
Media Relations: We serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries and coordinate press releases, interviews, and other media-related activities.
Social Media Management: We maintain and engage with the community on the City's official social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Content Creation: We develop creative content for the City's website, social media, newsletters, and other communication materials.
Community Outreach: We coordinate and support events and initiatives that promote community engagement and collaboration.
Crisis Communication: We provide timely and accurate information during emergencies and other critical situations.
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. Read on...
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. Read on...
One of the Riverfront Trail crossings of the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City (CPKC) Railroad in Riverside Park has reopened for public use while another has been closed to remove and replace the Quiet Zone chicanes. Read on...
The small parking lot on the downriver end of Riverside Park (playground area) will be closed to traffic Thursday-Monday (Sept. 14-18) for the Food Truck Fight® that is returning to the Muscatine riverfront. Read on...
The Muscatine City Council will conduct two meetings Thursday with the in-depth session now scheduled to follow a regular Council session that was moved up from the original September 21 date. Read on...
“Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti: The Man Filled with Music” opens September 21 at the Muscatine Art Center and is the first major exhibition of his work since his passing in 2021. Read on...
Mike Kruse’s dedication to job safety and protecting Muscatine residents is a lesson that can be taught to the firefighters of today and those of the future. Read on...
Two of the Riverfront Trail crossings of the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City (CPKC) Railroad in Riverside Park will be closed to the public for one week to remove and replace the Quiet Zone chicanes. Read on...
The annual “Walk (or Ride) Through History” is set for 1:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at Greenwood Cemetery, 1814 Lucas Street, Muscatine. This event is fun for all ages and free of cost to attend. Read on...
