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Muscatine Dog Park to remain open but caution stressed

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Dog Park will remain open to the public for now according to officials with the City of Muscatine. Concerns over a mysterious canine respiratory disease have prompted several communities to close their dog parks.

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No parking on 2nd Street Friday due to downtown event

MUSCATINE, Iowa – There will be no parking from 4-10 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1, on 2nd Street from Mulberry to Pine due to the “Jingle & Mingle” Downtown Muscatine Celebration. No vehicular traffic will be permitted on 2nd Str...

Come be Santa's Helpers at the Elves Workshop December 9

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Santa and his elves are taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the North Pole, and offering a remote workshop in Muscatine where the young and old can take their turn to be an elf for a day. The Elves Workshop, an...

"Illuminate" closed for reset; will reopen Tuesday

MUSCATINE, Iowa – “Illuminate”, the festive holiday light displays in Muscatine’s Weed Park, will be dark tonight (Nov. 27) as event organizer Crossroads, Inc., resets a few of the displays. The lights will be back ...

Compost Facility closed by weather; reopens Wednesday

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Compost Facility at the Muscatine Transfer Station was closed Sunday due to the snowfall and will remain closed until 12 p.m. Wednesday. The Compost Facility will remain open through December 17, 2023, depending on the weat...

How to "illuminate" your view at Weed Park this holiday season

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Illuminate, a nightly drive-through event at Weed Park, begins at 5:30 p.m. Thursday and continues through 8:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. The festive light show event is sponsored by Crossroads, Inc., and Senior Resourc...

October 2023 department activity report available

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City Administrator Report to the Muscatine City Council and to the citizens of Muscatine is now available online by clicking MONTHLY REPORT.

The report highlights the many accomplishments of each City of Muscatine department...

Be FIre Safe when cooking Thanksgiving dinner

MUSCATINE, Iowa – For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. From testing family recipes to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations.

“Thanksgiving is typ...

Celebrate the magic of the holidays in Muscatine this year

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The arrival of the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train, the festive light show Illuminate in Muscatine’s Weed Park, the musical light extravaganza featuring the Norbert F. Beckey Bridge, a jolly search f...

Ambulance cots have weight scales installed

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The cots of the Muscatine Fire Department ambulances received an upgrade last week that will improve the care provided to patients as they are transported. Each of the cots had a weight scale installed that will provid...

Thanksgiving message to the Citizens of Muscatine

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR OF MUSCATINE

Dear Friends, 

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude and appreciation for each and every one of you. May this amazing day serve as an opportunity ...

Ornaments on display; Art Center Holiday Open House planned

MUSCATINE, Iowa - Local and regional artists and crafters are sharing their talents for a good cause this holiday season, and everyone is invited to be part of the fun at the Muscatine Art Center. The Heartfelt & Handmade Ornament Competition returned...

TIF rebates, urban renewal on Council agenda Nov. 16

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The approval of 15 appropriations for FY2024-2025 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) rebates and the approval of four advances of funds for Tax Increment Urban Renewal Projects are among the items on the Muscatine City Coun...

Jump start the holiday season by hunting candy canes

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine riverfront is the place to be on Friday, Dec. 1, for some deliciously good fun with the annual Candy Cane Hunt. The City of Muscatine and the Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to come ...