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Rising river prompts closures of Riverside Park, River Road

The Mississippi River has reached moderate flood stage in Muscatine and that has prompted the Department of Public Works (DPW) to begin closing down areas of Riverside Park and River Road in accordance with the City’s Flood Plan. Read on...
Muscatine Walking Club looking to million minute challenge

Members of the Muscatine Walking Club have stepped into spring and are ready to take on the new Million Minutes Challenge. Read on...
No Spring Cleanup Week but you can call to schedule a pickup

For the past several years, the City of Muscatine has sponsored a city-wide “Spring Cleanup Week” at the end of April. However, that program proved to be too costly as the piles grew more numerous and bigger with each succeeding year. Read on...
Detour, closures to change for Houser-Cedar intersection work

Work continues on the intersection of Cedar and Houser Streets with the north half of the intersection completed and work the south half beginning Tuesday. Read on...
Work on construction projects continue in Muscatine

Concrete work on the West Side Trail has been completed, or at least gone as far as they can for the present time, with several other projects making significant progress in recent weeks. Read on...
MuscaBus suspends routes until May 1; free rides offered

The Public Transit division of the Department of Public Works will be suspending MuscaBus routes from Monday, April 6, 2020, through Thursday, April 30. MuscaBus will be offering free rides by appointment only during this time. Read on...
Compost Facility still open for those with Compost sticker

The Compost Facility at the Muscatine Transfer Station remains open for residents of Muscatine and Fruitland to deposit yard waste but only to those who have the Compost Sticker. Read on...
Outdoor warning siren testing set to begin on April 6

The Muscatine County Joint Communications Center (MUSCOM) will start the yearly testing of the Outdoor Warning Sirens on Monday, April 6, 2020. The sirens are tested at 11 a.m. on the first Monday of every month during non-freezing months. Read on...
Season pass benefits are extended at Municipal Golf Course

The Muscatine Municipal Golf Course continues to sell season passes for the 2020 season and have extended the specials on “Refer a Friend” and the incentive card. Read on...
Curbside collection program continues for city residents

The Solid Waste Division of the City of Muscatine will continue to provide curbside collection of refuse, recycling, bulky waste, and yard waste as a service to residents during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read on...
Spring leaf pickup scheduled to begin on Monday, April 6

It is time for the annual Spring leaf collection and the Department of Public Works (DPW) vacuum trucks will be out on the streets of Muscatine between April 6-17 according to a DPW official. Read on...
Improvements to Fuller Park playground set to begin April 6

The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department will close the Fuller Park Playground to the public for renovations starting Monday, April 6, 2020. Read on...
COVID-19 legal aid information hotline established

Iowans who have questions or who are experiencing legal problems due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 public health crisis now have an easy way to get legal advice. Read on...
Par 3 contests to be held at Muscatine Municipal Golf Course

A Par 3 contest will be held once a month through the 2020 golf season at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course. Read on...
Footgolf course opens at Muscatine Municipal Golf Course

The Muscatine Municipal Golf Course has opened the FootGolf Course for the 2020 season. Read on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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