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Muscatine closes street for bridge replacement
A bridge replacement project in Muscatine means a street in the city will be closed for months. A news release from the city says Trolley Avenue will be closed to traffic for a bridge replacement and grading project starting Tuesday, September 3. The closure will be from Highway 22 to New Era Road. Construction is […]
Mayor backs fire department agreement
West Liberty mayor Mark Smith said he’s hopeful for the future of the 28E agreement between the city and the rural fire district but reiterated that he believes this should be a two-step process. At the Aug. 20 meeting, council member Tim Parizek said he had heard from members...
Fairport Fish Hatchery develops new education pavilion
A new education pavilion is under construction at the Fairport Fish Hatchery near Muscatine. It’s meant to complement the trails and old sites used for education. The pavilion is set to have timelines, historical pictures and mussel samples to educate people on the history of the pearl button industry, as well as mussels.
Michelle Wheeler honored for Simpson Home service
Putting “service above self,” Simpson Memorial Home Activities Director Michelle Wheeler has been honored with the Iowa Support & Services Professional of the Year. Called an “exemplary activities director” in her nomination letter, Wheeler will receive her state award on Sept. 11 in Ames after being honored by West Liberty Mayor Mark Smith at a special presentation earlier this month.
Rotary considers taking on fairground concession stand
The Rotary Club of West Liberty may rebuild its concession shack at the Muscatine County Fairgrounds in West Liberty. The aging stand in the center of the fairgrounds is suffering with a decaying wall structure, and the organization is comparing the costs of repairing the structure with replacing it all together with a new building.
Supervisors back West Liberty historic district grant
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors has authorized the Muscatine County Historic Preservation Commission to apply for a Certified Local Government grant of $21,096 for the survey of a historic district in West Liberty. The board of supervisors gave its approval during its meeting on Aug. 26 after a presentation...
Scott County residents now eligible for disaster assistance
Scott County residents affected by damage from storms this summer can now get assistance. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced in an email that Scott County has been approved for Individual Assistance and Dubuque and Jackson Counties have been approved for Public Assistance under the previously approved Major Disaster Declaration, FEMA DR-4796-IA, for Iowa counties that experienced significant […]
City services changes announced for Labor Day holiday
In a country where we celebrate and honor many cultural and religious holidays, Labor Day is unique in that it celebrates American workers according to the Farmer’s Almanac. Labor Day is a holiday dedicated to honoring the contributions United States workers have made to the strength and prosperity of our country.
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