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 best way to stop the spread of all COVID-19 virus strains, including the Delta variant, is for unvaccinated people to become fully vaccinated according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Muscatine County Public Health. Read on...
Always dreamed of becoming a firefighter? Well wait no longer. The Muscatine Fire Department is seeking applicants to fill positions in the department during the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year. Read on...
Expanding vaccine availability to local places of interest makes getting the vaccine easier for members of the community, and the United Way of Muscatine is working with Muscatine County Public Health to ensure the vaccine is available to all. Read on...
The Iowa Avenue intersection with 2nd Street is now open to traffic after crews from KE Flatwork Inc., finished cleaning the intersection and moving the barricades this morning. And the opening came right on schedule. Read on...
Three businesses located in the downtown district were selected to receive a $25,000 small business forgivable loan from the City of Muscatine. A fourth downtown business recipient will be announced in the next couple of weeks. Read on...
The east half of the intersection of Park Avenue and Washington Street will be closed to traffic for at least one week according to officials with the Department of Public Works. Read on...
The City Administrator’s Monthly Report is intended to provide a brief summary of City activities, with links to additional information where possible. Due to the variety and complexity of City functions, however, the report is not all-encompassing. Read on...
The College Search Kickoff (CSK) has provided 24 years of elite competition under the watchful eyes of hundreds of scouts from all divisions of the college ranks and the serendipitous connection will again be played out July 22-25. Read on...
Developing leadership skills for use now and in the future is the goal of the FBI Youth Leadership Program (YLP) that was attended by 59 students from around the United States including the son of a current member of the Muscatine Police Department. Read on...
There will be plenty of outdoor activities for residents and visitors to enjoy this weekend in Muscatine beginning with Almost Friday Fest on Thursday and continuing with Hoverally 2021 Friday through Sunday on the Muscatine riverfront. Read on...
The bow hunting season for deer within the City of Muscatine will be Sept. 12, 2021 through Jan. 10, 2022, according to a request from the Parks and Recreation Department that was approved by the Muscatine City Council on July 15. Read on...
The Muscatine City Council will be asked to set three public hearings and approve contracts for the planning and design of the Riverfront Amphitheatre Project and a watershed study of the Lake Park Boulevard area when they meet Thursday (July 15). Read on...
The Historic Preservation Commission and the Recreation Advisory Commission, two authorized boards of the City of Muscatine, are seeking applications to fill vacant position on the commission boards. Read on...
Soccer players in the second through seventh grades will have the chance to learn or build on their skills during the Fourth Annual Muskie Youth Soccer Camp August 9-11 at the Muscatine Soccer Complex. Read on...
The Muscatine Art Center has been awarded an annual grant (for the next three years) in the amount of $15,000 as part of the Cultural Leadership Partners (CLP) program through the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. Read on...
Three presentations highlight the agenda for the Muscatine City Council In-Depth session Thursday (July 8) including one by Muscatine Power & Water on their electric vehicle charging program. Read on...
The dates are set for the two free drop off weeks (electronics and tires) sponsored by the Solid Waste Division when residents who have City of Muscatine refuse service to bring unwanted items to the Muscatine Transfer Station, but there are stipulations. Read on...
