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Muscatine crews install flood gate
The Department of Public Works (DPW) installed Flood Gate 1 (at Mulberry and East Mississippi Drive) Tuesday morning as the Mississippi River continued to rise, a news release said. Flood Gate 2 (East 2nd Street at Mad Creek) was closed this afternoon due to high water in Mad Creek and the prediction of up to five inches of rainfall this evening and overnight according to city officials.
Fleeing fawn finally captured after rescue-chase from Muscatine seawall
A fawn was spotted by workers at HNI Corporation on the quickly disappearing seawall separating the Muscatine Boat Harbor and Marina from the Mississippi River Tuesday, but was successfully captured and released back into the wild after a merry chase through Downtown Muscatine. “This was a happy ending and the...
Recycle old electronics and tires in Muscatine
The City of Muscatine will host free drop off weeks for tires and electronics at the Muscatine Transfer Station for residents who have City of Muscatine refuse service. According to a press release, tires will be accepted for free (up to four tires off the rim per residence) from July 8-13. Electronics will be accepted for free (up to three per residence) from July 15-20. Proof of residency (driver’s license) is required to participate in the free drop off week(s).
Muscatine Fourth of July Celebration is on for Thursday
The Muscatine Fourth of July Celebration, sponsored by the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GMCCI), the City of Muscatine, and Keep Muscatine Beautiful, will go on despite the rising Mississippi River and the potential for flooding. But there have been some important changes to this year’s location of events.
City offices closed, schedule changes made for Fourth of July holiday
Offices and departments of the City of Muscatine will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in recognition and celebration of our nations’ independence. There will be no refuse or recycling collection on Thursday (July 4), and no bulky waste collection on Thursday or Friday (July 4-5). The Muscatine Fire...
City receives 30th GFOA Certificate of Achievement
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Muscatine for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. This is the 30th award received by the City...
Muscatine YMCA hosts job fair
The Muscatine YMCA and IowaWORKS will be hosting a job and career fair in collaboration with the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Tuesday, July 9. The fair will take place from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the YMCA, 1823 Logan Street, in Muscatine. According to a...
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