The mission of the Communications Division is to create a strong partnership with the community by providing timely, accurate information that is understandable, interactive, and engaging to the residents, visitors, and businesses in Muscatine.
Public information strategies include the content management of a dynamic website, the cultivation of a strong social media presence, use of multi-media tools, and a timely, responsive relationship with the media.
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.
The City of Muscatine and nine other local businesses began a wellness challenge Friday (Jan. 15, 2021) and it is not too late for your business to join in the healthy fun. Read on...
The Muscatine City Council will hear three presentations at their in-depth meeting Thursday (Jan. 14, 2021) including presentations on Parks & Recreation programs, a unique transportation opportunity, and a review of the city’s risk management program. Read on...
Assistant Chief Phil Sargent officially retired as a member of the Muscatine Police Department on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, with several promotions announced due to that retirement. Read on...
January issue of Frequently Asked Questions concerning the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Muscatine County ... includes links to additional information. Read on...
The Muscatine City Council will conduct a public hearing on vacation of alley right-of-way and swear in four new firefighters when the Council meets in virtual session Thursday (Jan. 7, 2021). Read on...
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Iowa awarded Stanley Consultants the Grand Prize in the water and wastewater category and the overall 2020 competition’s Grand Conceptor award for the MORC Project design. Read on...
The weather outside may be frightful but job opportunities with the City of Muscatine are delightful as the Parks and Recreation Department has opened up the application period for seasonal and full-time positions during 2021. Read on...
It was a cold start to the morning for members of the Muscatine Fire Department who quickly extinguished a fire in an industrial building today (Jan. 5, 2021). Read on...
Every storm is different and last week’s winter storm was not any different. With over seven inches of snow mixed with sleet, rain, and freezing rain last week’s storm was a difficult one to keep up with. Read on...
The City of Muscatine will close Mississippi Drive to traffic from Linn Street to Mulberry Avenue tonight (Monday, Jan. 4, 2021) for snow removal. Read on...
The first major winter storm of the season swept through Muscatine Tuesday (Dec. 30, 2020) leaving behind 5.8 inches of snow topped with a tenth of an inch of ice making travel and snow removal difficult at best. Read on...
Route “A” recycling collection was not completed Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2020, due to the truck having a hard time navigating the side streets due to the snow conditions. Read on...
The City of Muscatine will again assist residents of Muscatine and Fruitland in recycling their live Christmas trees as the Solid Waste Division will be collecting live Christmas trees as part of their yard waste collection service. Read on...
Contractors or individuals working to clear sidewalks and driveways of snow and ice accumulations are reminded that depositing snow and ice accumulations upon city streets is a violation of City Ordinance 3-1-7 (D) Dumping of Snow. Read on...
MuscaBus, Muscatine’s Public Transit system, will be switching to snow routes only starting with the 3:30 p.m. run on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Snow routes will be in effect until further notice. Read on...
When a family or individual experiences a traumatic event such as an unexpected death or house fire, the Muscatine Police Department issues a “Code Blue” or a call for fellow officers to provide assistance to the family or individual. Read on...
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Muscatine and the surrounding area as a storm that has the potential to drop several inches of snow and the possibility of a glaze of ice moves closer. Read on...
The use of consumer fireworks in the celebration of the New Year is limited in the City of Muscatine to 9 a.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2020, to 12:30 a.m. on Friday, January 1, 2021. Read on...
Administrative offices and most departments for the City of Muscatine will be closed on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, to allow our employees to welcome in the New Year with their families. Read on...
The first doses of the Moderna vaccine were given out December 23, 2020 at Trinity Muscatine Public Health and UnityPoint Trinity Muscatine Hospital with members of the Muscatine Fire Department among those frontline workers to receive the vaccine. Read on...
