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2nd Street improvements to be subject of public meeting Sept. 19

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Tentative plans for the 2nd street Streetscape Project will be discussed during a public open house meeting scheduled from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, in the City Council Chambers at Muscatine City Hall.

All Downtow...

Firefighters honor Mike Kruse with laying of the wreath ceremony

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Michael Kruse was remembered with the laying of a wreath at the Firefighters Memorial Saturday (Sept. 14) during a special service commemorating the 17th anniversary of his death.

Kruse was 53-years-old and a 27-year veteran of ...

Third Street closure extended; progress made on other projects

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The street closure on 3rd Street will last longer than anticipated and Pine Street is now closed from 7th to 8th Street with the race to complete 2019 construction enters the fall season.

Work is moving forward in two major proj...

Historic Home Tax Credit program to be held on September 24

MUSCATINE, Iowa - The Muscatine Historic Preservation Commission and Friends of Muscatine Historic Preservation would like to invite any interested local resident or property owner to attend a presentation on the historic tax credit programs available for...

Proposed Fair Oaks Historic District is moving forward

MUSCATINE, Iowa - The process to recognize the historic Fair Oaks neighborhood in Muscatine is nearing completion after a year of research and development.  The National Register nomination for the Fair Oaks Historic District will be officially r...

Block of Pine Street closed to traffic starting Sept. 16

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A one block section of Pine Street, from 7th to 8th streets, will be closed to traffic beginning Monday, Sept. 16, as KE Flatworks, Inc., begins the pavement restoration process as part Phase 4B of the West Hill Sanitary and St...

Cardboard recycling bins removed ... for now

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine has offered a cardboard recycling area at the entrance to the Department of Public Works yard on Washington Street since late July but that service was terminated on Tuesday (Sept.10).

David Popp, Solid Waste/Collect...

Gas dock closing for the season on September 15

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Municipal Boat Harbor Gas Dock will close for the season at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2019, according to the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department.

The normal open hours for the remainder of the season are...

Adult volleyball league registration is underway

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Registration for the 2019-2020 Winter Adult Volleyball Leagues are now being accepted by the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department. A competitive power league and a recreational league will be offered this year. Ne...

Two meetings planned on Hazard Mitigation Plan update

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Muscatine County is currently in the process of updating the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan according to Brian Wright, director of Muscatine County Emergency Management.

As part of the process, members of the public...

Greenwood Cemetery Walk through History set for Sept. 22

MUSCATINE, Iowa –The annual Greenwood Cemetery “Walk (or Ride) Through History” has been scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, according to the City of Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department. Greenwood Cemetery is located at 1814 Lucas...

Temporary closures for lower boat launch scheduled

MUSCATINE, Iowa –The lower boat launch in Riverside Park will be closed on Wednesday, September 18, and Wednesday, October 16, to allow the Celebration Belle room to dock at the Pearl City Station according to the City of Muscatine Parks and Recr...

Muscatine girl presented Meritorious Civilian Award

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The quick thinking of a young Muscatine girl was instrumental in saving a family’s home and possibly lives. For her efforts, Isabelle Maresca was presented the Meritorious Civilian Award by Muscatine Fire Chief Jerry ...

Flipped Out Furniture relocating to Muscatine, receives SBFL funds

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A successful furniture business is moving from Davenport to Downtown Muscatine and received a $25,000 Small Business Forgivable Loan (SBFL) from the City of Muscatine Community Development Department to help with the relocation...

All You Can Play golf special begins September 9

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Municipal Golf Course will begin the All You Can Play fall special on Monday, September 9. Play as many rounds as you like for just $25.00 from 3:00 p.m. until dusk on weekends and holidays.

Head out to the Muscatin...

Disinformation prevalent on Carver Corner project

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A recent post on social media concerning the proposed redevelopment of the area known as “Carver Corner” has spurred a tremendous amount of discussion. However, the post has more disinformation than actual f...

Qualified candidates sought for Parks and Recreation positions

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting dependable, hardworking individuals to fill several positions in the Department of Parks and Recreation for the fall and winter of 2019-2020. 

A variety of job ...

"A Visualization of Hope” on exhibit at Muscatine Art Center

MUSCATINE, IOWA - Many artist statements in the exhibition, “A Visualization of Hope,” are messages that share personal stories while expressing appreciation for fleeting moments of time. The 30 artists represented in the juried exhibition rely on differe...

Surplus items on the auction block starting September 3

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Items declared as surplus by the Muscatine City Council on August 15 will be on the auction block in September as the City of Muscatine Department of Public Works will conduct an on-line surplus auction. Items left over from previous auc...

Firefighters quickly contain apartment fire Tuesday

MUSCATINE, Iowa – No injuries were reported in a structure fire Tuesday morning (Aug. 27) that heavily damaged one of the three apartments. The Muscatine Joint Communications Center (MUSCOM) received a 911 call at approximately 9:11 a.m. Tuesday of a stru...

Volunteer chaplains sought to work with Muscatine Police

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Police Department’s Chaplain Corps is looking for men and women who would like to volunteer as Police Chaplains. The Corps currently has three members, but additions are needed to better serve the depart...

Block of Iowa Avenue to be closed to traffic August 26

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Iowa Avenue will be closed to traffic from 7th Street through the 8th Street intersection starting Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, according to project managers for the City of Muscatine. Iowa Avenue has been closed from the #7 Alley through the ...

Traffic lights being used on South Houser; Houser Hill opens Friday

MUSCATINE, Iowa – North Houser Street (Houser Hill) from Hershey Avenue to Lucas Street will be open to traffic at 7 a.m. Friday (Aug. 23) morning according to City of Muscatine project managers. Heuer Construction was wrapping up 2019-2020 Full...

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