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Changes At Musser Public Library Now In Effect

Wednesday, July 1 by Connor Kenney

Musser Public Library will change its hours and services starting July 1, 2026, due to a $104,000 reduction in government funding. This cut combines a $54,000 decrease from Muscatine County and $50,000 less in City Capital Outlay. These changes affect everyone who uses the... Read More.

Muscatine Announces Holiday Closures and Service Changes for Independence Day 2026

Wednesday, July 1 by Connor Kenney

City of Muscatine offices and departments will close on Friday, July 3, 2026, for Independence Day. This covers City Hall, Public Works, and other city buildings. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 6. Essential services like the Muscatine Police Department, Fire... Read More.

Muscatine Police Increase Speed Enforcement on Mulberry Avenue for SPARK Summer School Safety

Friday, June 26 by Connor Kenney

SPARK summer school has returned, bringing more children and families to Mulberry Avenue. The Muscatine Police Department urges drivers to slow down and stay alert in the area. From June 25 to June 27, officers will deploy the Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) mobile vehicle in... Read More.

Muscatine Faces Tough Choices After Downtown Buildings Deemed Unsafe

Friday, June 26 by Connor Kenney

Muscatine city officials are facing tough decisions after inspections revealed structural problems in several downtown buildings. Engineers found that 17 out of 20 buildings inspected earlier this week need repairs for structural stability. Most of these properties are on the 200 block of East... Read More.

Local Downtown Business Will Remain Open Through July 5 as Temporary Structural Agreement Reached

Thursday, June 25 by Tami Seitz

A favorite downtown business in downtown Muscatine will remain open through July 5 after reaching an agreement with the City of Muscatine that allows the establishment to continue operating while temporary structural support measures are put in place. In a statement shared with customers, the... Read More.

Downtown Muscatine Fourth of July Parade Route Changes

Wednesday, June 24 by Tami Seitz

Spectators planning to attend the Downtown Muscatine Fourth of July Parade should take note of a revised parade route this year as ongoing street closures and building demolition activities have prompted organizers to make changes. The updated route will begin on Iowa Avenue at Fifth... Read More.

Downtown Muscatine’s Flipped Out Furniture to Close Storefront, Continue Online

Wednesday, June 24 by Tami Seitz

Flipped Out Furniture has announced it will close its downtown Muscatine storefront after circumstances the owners say were beyond their control. In a message shared with customers, owners Becky and Josh said their location at 225 E. Second St. will be closing, bringing an emotional... Read More.

Demolition of Downtown Muscatine Building Set to Begin Monday

Monday, June 15 by Tami Seitz

Demolition work on one of two evacuated buildings in downtown Muscatine is expected to begin Monday after KWQC TV 6 News says city officials awarded a contract to remove the structure at 201 E. Second St. A KWQC-TV 6 News article reports, according to a... Read More.

West Hill Sewer Separation Project Enters Final Neighborhood Phase in Muscatine

Monday, June 8 by Tami Seitz

Construction on the final neighborhood phase of the West Hill Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project is set to begin Monday, June 8, with a hard closure at the intersection of Newell Avenue and Logan Street. The closure marks the start of Phase 6E, the... Read More.

Muscatine Community Honors Victims of Yesterday’s Shooting Tragedy at High School Vigil

Tuesday, June 2 by Tami Seitz

MUSCATINE, Iowa — Community members gathered Tuesday evening at Muscatine High School for a community vigil honoring the six lives lost in Monday's tragic incident that has shaken Muscatine and surrounding communities. Family members, friends, students, educators and residents came together to support one another,... Read More.