News Flash

Elves Workshop to be held December 10 at Muscatine Mall

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring the Elves Workshop, an annual event returning to the Muscatine Mall just in time for the final push before Christmas. The event will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, ...

Municipal Golf Course to close for the season on December 5

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Municipal Golf Course will be closing for the season at the end of the day on Sunday (Dec. 4). The Clubhouse will remain open throughout the winter months for event rentals, simulator play, golf lessons, and stocki...

Reminder - open burning of leaves is not permitted

MUSCATINE, Iowa –Weather and holiday closures along with an abnormally large number of leaves on the ground have created the not-ideal situation for the City of Muscatine Department of Public Works (DPW) of being behind in leaf collection effort...

Three Muscatine Police officers to receive Lifesaving Awards Thursday

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Three Muscatine Police officers will be honored with a Lifesaving Award, a new Police Chief will be officially named, and discussion on a proposed indoor soccer complex in Muscatine are on the Muscatine City Council ag...

Bridge lights to dance to the sound of holiday music once again

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Downtown Muscatine is the place to be this weekend with a variety of activities to kick off the holiday season including the Parks & Recreation Candy Cane Hunt, Jingle & Mingle sponsored by Discover Muscatine, ...

Portion of 2nd Street to be closed to traffic Friday

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A portion of 2nd Street in Downtown Muscatine will be closed to vehicular traffic from 12-9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, for the annual Jingle & Mingle (formerly Holiday Stroll) event. East 2nd Street will be closed at ...

City working to catch up in leaf collection

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The fall leaf collection program conducted by the Department of Public Works (DPW) is behind schedule for the second round, and are still working to collect leaves in Zone 6, one of the most heavily tree ladened zones ...

Veteran Muscatine police officer is named new Police Chief

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A 17-year-veteran of the Muscatine Police Department has been selected as the next Chief of Police for the City of Muscatine pending approval by the Muscatine City Council at their December 1 meeting. Captain Anthony (...

Thanksgiving letter from the Mayor of Muscatine

Dear Friends,

I want to extend my best wishes to you and your families during this Thanksgiving weekend. Thanksgiving is a cherished American holiday which reminds us of the values and ideas that form the foundation of our great nation. On this special day...

Art Center receives highest national recognition

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Art Center has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to govern...

UTV vs. ATV - what is allowed on Muscatine streets

MUSCATINE, Iowa – An amendment to Title 7, Chapter 2 of Muscatine City Code was approved by the Muscatine City Council and is now on the books, allowing Off-Road/Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) to be used on city streets and alleys with...