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Good things are happening in Muscatine photo contest

Good things are happening in Muscatine, and the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department is ready to celebrate. Read on...
City of Muscatine assigned Aa2 bond rating by Moody's

The City of Muscatine was assigned an Aa2 rating from Moody’s Investors Service Thursday based on the city’s stable, moderately-sized tax base, a trend of positive financial operations, and improving reserve levels. Read on...
Cedar, Houser intersection to be closed three weeks

The intersection of Cedar and Houser Streets will be closed for three weeks starting Monday, March 30, as the City of Muscatine Full Depth Patching Project resumes with work to remove and restore the pavement in the intersection. Read on...
Public Safety Building is closed to general public

The Muscatine Public Safety Building (PSB) is now closed to the general public according to officials with the City of Muscatine. Read on...
Compost Facility stickers will be mailed out upon verification

The Muscatine Transfer Station will mail out Compost stickers to residents of Muscatine and Fruitland who do not currently have one according to David Popp, Solid Waste Manager for the City of Muscatine. Read on...
Virtual Recreation Resource Center is unveiled

A change of pace and routine will not dampen the fun in Muscatine. A Virtual Recreation Resource Center was unveiled Wednesday (March 25, 2020) on the Muscatine Parks and Recreation page of the City website with over 30 free activities and resources. Read on...
Temporary changes to parking rules in Downtown Muscatine

The City of Muscatine will temporarily suspend certain parking ordinances in order to maintain convenient customer parking for the businesses that are still open, including those food establishments doing take-out orders. Read on...
Environmental Lab donates PPE's to local health providers

Extra masks and gloves ordered by the WRRF Environmental Laboratory will now benefit local health care providers and health care facilities responding to COVID-19. Read on...
Muscatine closes public playground equipment to public

Public playground equipment will be closed to the public effective Tuesday, March 24, 2020, and continuing through Thursday, April 16, 2020, according to the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department. Read on...
Mississippi River to crest Wednesday but could go up again

The Mississippi River reached minor flood stage Monday (March 23) and is forecasted to top out at 16.7 feet Wednesday (March 25) as the snowmelt runoff moves down the river according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Read on...
Streetscape project begins in April; public meeting cancelled

Work will begin on April 13, weather permitting, on the 2nd Street Streetscape Project according to City project managers. A March 25 public information meeting was was cancelled in response to IDPH guidelines to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Read on...
Water is safe but wipes clog pipes - Iowa DNR

The COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking water supplies according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources who also remind Iowans wipes can clog pipes and cause disruption of sewer systems. Read on...
Compost Facility open to those with city stickers on March 25

The Compost Facility will open for the season at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, according to David Popp, Solid Waste Manager for the City of Muscatine, but there will be limitations imposed through the middle of April. Read on...
Transfer Station scale office closed to public

The scale office at the City of Muscatine Transfer Station will be closed to the public starting at 11 a.m., Monday, March 23, 2020, according to David Popp, Solid Waste Manager for the City of Muscatine. Read on...
City to close City Hall to public starting March 22

The City of Muscatine will be closing public access to all city owned buildings, including City Hall, starting Monday, March 22, 2020. The City will, however, continue to provide all services to the citizens of Muscatine. Read on...
Temporary changes made at Police Department

In response to COVID-19, the Muscatine Police Department is making some temporary changes to their operations in an effort to keep team members healthy and continue to provide critical public safety services. Read on...
City Council to conduct business with audio conference call

The Muscatine City Council will meet on Thursday, March 19, 2020, but it will not be in the Council Chambers at Muscatine City Hall. Instead, the Council will conduct its business meeting through a conference call. Read on...
Consider donating PPE to assist in COVID-19 response

Businesses and organizations are urged to donate personal protective equipment, or PPE, by contacting their local public health department and the county emergency management agency. Read on...
Changes to Parks and Recreation services is announced

Following the recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), modifications to Parks and Recreation activities and facilities are being released to encourage social distancing and mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Read on...
Muscatine Mayor urges calm in COVID-19 outbreak

The City of Muscatine is working with local, state, and federal partners to keep our community informed about COVID-19, or coronavirus. Please be assured that we are doing all that we can to respond to this pandemic in a safe and timely manner. Read on...
Gov. Reynolds issues a State of Public Health Emergency declaration (PDF)

Gov. Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency activating the public health response and recovery aspects of the State Disaster Emergency Plan effective at noon today (March 17). Read on...
Art Center to be closed to public for four weeks

The Muscatine Art Center announced Monday (March 16) that the facility will be closed to the public for the next four weeks starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Read on...
Flood Preparation: What to do before, during, and after a flood

The Muscatine County Emergency Management agency offers tips on what to do before, during, and after a flood. Read on...
Musser Library programs cancelled until further notice

The Musser Public Library and HNI Community Center will be cancelling all children, family, and adult programs until further notice starting Monday (March 16, 2020) according to Pam Collins, Director of the Musser Public Library. Read on...
Street closures begin Monday on Iowa Avenue, 9th Street

The first stage of West Hill Sewer Separation Phase 4C will close Iowa Avenue from 8th to 10th Street and 9th Street from Sycamore to Chestnut Street for milling starting at 7 a.m. Monday, March 16. Read on...
Muscatine Schools communication on COVID-19 procedures

Muscatine Community School District released a communication regarding COVID-19 procedures Thursday (March 12). Read on...
Flood Preparation: Making a plan & what to pack

No one likes to think about having to leave their home because of flooding. Yet, with the high possibility of flooding occurring in Iowa this spring, you must be ready to evacuate if necessary. Read on...
Compost Facility opens for the season on March 25

The Compost Facility will open for the season at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, according to David Popp, Solid Waste Manager for the City of Muscatine. Read on...
Flood Preparation: Do you need flood insurance?

The Muscatine County Emergency Management Agency is encouraging all residents not to delay their flood preparations and continue to stay aware of changing river levels. Read on...
Wanted: Ugly bridesmaid dresses for June exhibition

The exhibition “Till Death: Wedding and Mourning Traditions” will open this June and the Muscatine Art Center is seeking “ugly bridesmaid dresses” and digital photographs of women wearing “ugly bridesmaid dresses” at a Muscatine County wedding. Read on...
Roundabout project keeps digging along

The Mulberry Avenue-2nd Street Roundabout Project remains on schedule or a little ahead of schedule thanks to a warmer and drier winter with underground work tentatively scheduled to be completed in the next two weeks. Read on...
2nd Street project public information meeting set for March 25

A public information meeting on the 2nd Street Streetscape Project will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, at Musser Public Library. Read on...
Public Hearing on FY 2020-2021 City budget set for March 19

The second of two public hearings on the proposed City of Muscatine Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget will take place during the March 19 City Council meeting. Read on...
Time to change clocks and change smoke detector batteries

The Muscatine Fire Department reminds residents that this is a good time to change your clocks, change the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, to test the alarms, and to remind family and friends to do the same. Read on...
City golf course opens for the season on March 4

Pull the bag out of the closet and dust off those clubs for the 2020 golf season opens Wednesday (March 4) at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course with tee times starting at 10 a.m. Read on...
Art Center to host several free Creative Sessions in 2020

The Muscatine Art Center will present a series of free creative sessions this year in collaboration with Living Proof Exhibit. Read on...
Opportunities to help determine Muscatine's future available

City of Muscatine residents who would like to become part of the decision making process in the future of Muscatine are urged to submit an application for a position on one of the City boards and commissions starting July 1, 2020. Read on...
Roundabout work continues; two more projects set to resume work

Underground work for the Mulberry Avenue-2nd Street Roundabout Project is continuing with weather conditions currently favorable and expected to remain favorable into the Spring season. Read on...
Lane restrictions return in March to North Houser Street

Work on the West Side Trail will resume on Monday, March 2, 2020, with lane restrictions implemented during construction work hours. Read on...
Recycled asphalt "cooked" into "new" hot mix for small street repairs

The Roadway Maintenance Division has a new tool to combat the numerous small street repair issues that are exposed every winter. You can read the blog post at http://bit.ly/3caRDfo or click "Read On" Read on...
Spring will be full of fun activities at the Muscatine Art Center

Spring is in the air at the Muscatine Art Center, and the season will be chocked full of fun. Read on...
Property Tax Rate unchanged in proposed City budget

The property tax rate for the City of Muscatine will remain unchanged for the ninth consecutive year according to the proposed 2020/2021 budget overview presented to the Muscatine City Council Thursday night. Read on...
City Officials

The City of Muscatine is governed by a mayor and 7 City Council members. The mayor serves for a 2-year term and is elected at large by the citizens of Muscatine. Additional Info...
Parks & Recreation

The facilities within the Muscatine Parks and Recreation system host a multitude of events throughout the year. This schedule does change quite frequently as events are added, deleted and/or edited. Please check back often for updates! Additional Info...
Community Development

The Community Development Department is responsible for a variety of planning and environmental functions that include administering several items. Additional Info...
City Services

Find out what services the City of Muscatine offers to its residents. Additional Info...
Transparency

The City of Muscatine is committed to providing residents with an open and transparent government which serves the best interest of the community. As such, the City is using this webpage to provide easier access to information you need. Additional Info...
About Muscatine

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