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Council to consider new forgivable loan program Thursday

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine City Council will consider the establishment of a small business forgivable loan program for businesses along the Grandview Avenue corridor when they meet Thursday (Jan. 20) in the Council Chambers at Mus...

Be wary of but don't feed geese "loafing" in Muscatine

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Numerous reports of geese grazing outside the confines of Weed Park in Muscatine have been received by Animal Control and the Muscatine Police Department, but the number of geese is much more manageable now than four y...

CA monthly report of Department accomplishments published

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The monthly City Administrator Report to the City Council and Citizens of Muscatine is now available highlighting the many accomplishments by the departments of the City of Muscatine during the month of December.&n...

Kitchen fire damages Muscatine home; MFD urges fire safety awareness

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A Muscatine home was damaged during a kitchen morning fire Tuesday (Jan. 18).

The Muscatine County Joint Communications Center (Muscom) received a call at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday of a stove fire at 2810 Broadlawn. Units from ...

Council to hear presentation on Animal Control Regulations Thursday

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Presentations on a riverfront amphitheater, a watershed study, and animal control regulations are on the agenda for the Muscatine City Council in-depth session on Thursday (Jan. 13) in the Council Chambers of Muscatine...

Record number of service calls for MFD during 2021 calendar year

MUSCATINE, Iowa – If you thought that the Muscatine Fire Department was busy in 2021, you were right. The Department set a record responding to 5,709 calls for service during the calendar year breaking the previous high of 5,238 calls for service...

Half block of East 2nd Street closed for sewer repair

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The 400 block of East 2nd Street is closed to traffic for a lateral sewer repair. The closure went into effect Tuesday (Jan. 11) and will continued at least through Friday (Jan. 14). The closure may be extended due to ...

More snow means more fun at Snow Pile Treasure Hunt January 29

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The community is invited to come enjoy an afternoon of hunting for buried treasure, building snow creatures, and drinking hot cocoa as the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department hosts the Snow Pile Treasure Hunt Janu...

Preventing residential fires as the weather turns colder

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Many people turn to additional heating equipment as the weather turns colder, and the potential for property and/or personal loss due to fire also increases unless adequate precautions are taken.

No one ever wants a fir...

Two receive minor injuries in apartment fire Sunday

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Two residents received minor injuries following a grease fire on a stovetop Sunday afternoon in Muscatine. Both individuals were transported to UnityPoint Health – Trinity Muscatine where they were treated for minor smoke inhala...

Muni Golf Course Clubhouse - the perfect venue for your event

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Are you looking for the perfect place to host your family get-together, office gathering, or birthday party? Look no further than the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course with the Clubhouse available to reserve for events during the ...

Clinics, lessons offered this winter at Municipal Golf Course

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Weekly clinics will be offered at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course starting Saturday (Jan. 8, 2022) for those interested in refining their golf swing while preparing for the 2022 season. 

Both novice and exp...

Revisions to floodplain management on Council January 6 agenda

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A rather light agenda is in the offing for the Muscatine City Council when they meet for the first time in 2022 Thursday (Jan. 6) in the Council Chambers of Muscatine City Hall. 

A virtual meeting wil...

Grandview opened for two-way traffic; West 8th also opened

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Grandview Avenue and West 8th Street were opened for traffic Tuesday (Jan. 4) but drivers are reminded that these areas remain construction zones during the winter shutdown and caution should be used at all times.&...

A New Year message from Muscatine Mayor Brad Bark

Dear Friends,

I want to extend my best wishes to you and your families in the new year ahead. Though our celebrations may have looked different over this past year, our values have not changed: time for friends, carrying on traditions, showing love, and vi...

Common sense key to preventing winter house fires

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A little common sense can go a long way to keeping you safe throughout the year. That is especially true during the winter months when houses are closed up and cold temperatures arrive according to Assistant Fire Chief Mike Hart...

City preparing for first winter storm of the season

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Preparations are underway for a potential winter storm, the first of the season, with the Department of Public Works (DPW) outfitting their fleet of trucks with snow plows and salt boxes while continually monitoring th...

Bark the news! Dog Park 2022 permits are available for purchase

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Muscatine Dog Park 2022 permits are currently available from the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department.  The park, located on South Houser Street, is open year-round, weather permitting, but a permit is required to ...

Festival of Light cheer, charity boosted by the spirit of Christmas

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Helping hands from local individuals, organizations, and businesses came together this December to light up Muscatine’s historic Weed Park with the glow of holiday displays that spread joy to the entire community of Muscatine re...

City to again assist residents in recycling Christmas trees

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine will once again assist Muscatine and Fruitland residents in the recycling of their live Christmas trees. Over the course of the next four weeks, the Solid Waste Division will be collecting live Christmas tr...