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Iowa Winter Weather Awareness Day Highlights Steps to Prepare for Winter

Friday, November 6 by Tami Seitz

Winter weather can arrive quickly and bring dangerous conditions that threaten lives, disrupt travel, damage property and strain essential services. From snow-packed roads and icy sidewalks to extreme cold and power outages, winter storms can create serious challenges for individuals, families and communities across... Read More.

No Cost Self-Defense Classes for Women and Girls Coming to Muscatine YMCA

Monday, November 2 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Community YMCA is bringing back its popular self-defense workshops, offering women and girls an opportunity to learn practical safety techniques and awareness skills through classes taught by the Muscatine Police Department. The free workshops are open to the public, with two sessions scheduled... Read More.

MuscaBus Offers Free Election Day Rides to Muscatine Voters

Monday, November 2 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine Transit Division (MuscaBus) is offering free rides to voters on Tuesday, Nov. 3. While MuscaBus does not serve all polling locations directly, residents can schedule a free ride to their polling place. How to schedule a ride: Call MuscaBus at Read More.

Muscatine Organization Expands Inclusive Employment Opportunities in Muscatine Area

Monday, October 26 by Tami Seitz

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Muscatine-based Crossroads, Inc., is working with local businesses to expand inclusive employment opportunities for people with disabilities across Muscatine and Cedar counties. Under this year's national theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” Crossroads is highlighting its Supported... Read More.

Muscatine Seeks Public Input on Connect Isett Avenue Project

Wednesday, October 21 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine is inviting residents, business owners, and travelers who use the Isett Avenue corridor to attend a public open house on Thursday, Oct. 22, and provide feedback on preliminary design concepts for the Connect Isett Project. The open house will be held... Read More.

Muscatine City Hall, Public Works Phone Service Partially Restored

Wednesday, October 21 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine is providing an update on ongoing phone service issues affecting Muscatine City Hall and Public Works. After more than a week of intermittent disruptions, technicians have identified and addressed a significant portion of the problem. Incoming calls to City Hall and... Read More.

Muscatine Offers Rental Carts for Extra Refuse and Yard Waste

Tuesday, October 20 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine residents who need extra space for household garbage or yard waste can now rent additional collection carts through the City of Muscatine Solid Waste Division. The program, approved following a Muscatine City Council ordinance amendment, begins Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. Residents may rent up... Read More.

Muscatine Walk to End Alzheimer’s Nears $44,000 Fundraising Goal

Friday, October 16 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s is closing in on its $44,000 fundraising goal, with organizers reporting that the campaign has already reached 88% of its target. The annual event brings together individuals, families, businesses and community organizations to raise money for Alzheimer’s care,... Read More.

HNI Volunteers Help Grow Muscatine’s Urban Tree Canopy

Friday, October 16 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine’s urban tree canopy is growing, thanks to a team of more than two dozen HNI Corporation employees who partnered with the City of Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department to plant trees across the community earlier this month. The volunteers planted four varieties of trees... Read More.

Muscatine Wants Your Input on Isett Avenue and Cypress Street Improvements

Wednesday, October 14 by Tami Seitz

What would you like to see changed along Isett Avenue and Cypress Street? The City of Muscatine wants to hear from residents as plans move forward for improvements to the busy roadway corridor. A public open house is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22, from 4:30... Read More.

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