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Oak Street Reduced to One Lane August 4–21

Friday, July 31 by Tami Seitz

Oak Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic between 2nd and 5th streets, from Tuesday, August 4, through Friday, August 21. The northbound lane will be closed to accommodate a crane assisting in the installation of a new roof section at the... Read More.

Riverside Park to close to most vehicle traffic July 26-Aug. 3

Saturday, July 25 by Tami Seitz

Most of Riverside Park will become a festival-only area from July 26 through Aug. 3 as Muscatine prepares for several major summer events along the riverfront. Riverside Park will be closed to vehicle traffic, except emergency vehicles, from the Cedar Street entrance downriver to the... Read More.

Muscatine Police to Host National Night Out at Musco Sports Center

Saturday, July 25 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Police Department will host National Night Out 2026 from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Musco Sports Center. The free, family-friendly event will bring residents, local law enforcement, firefighters and other first responders together for an evening of food, games,... Read More.

Iowa DOT to install traffic counters around Muscatine July 26-30

Saturday, July 25 by Tami Seitz

Residents can expect to see Iowa Department of Transportation crews installing traffic counters at multiple locations throughout Muscatine beginning Sunday, July 26, through Thursday, July 30. The annual summer traffic-counting program is part of a statewide effort to collect data on roadway use. The information... Read More.

Muscatine Schools Share 2026-27 Calendar and Important No-School Dates

Wednesday, July 22 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Community School District is encouraging families to plan ahead by reviewing the 2026-27 school calendar and noting scheduled days when students will be out of school. The district recently shared a calendar highlighting holiday breaks, spring break, teacher inservice days and conference compensatory... Read More.

Flipped Out Furniture Continues Online After Downtown Muscatine Closure

Monday, July 20 by Tami Seitz

Flipped Out Furniture is moving forward without a storefront after being forced to close its downtown Muscatine location following the East Second Street building collapse. In a social media update, the business announced it has caught up on its custom furniture orders and recently completed... Read More.

Kelly Lao Named New Director of Muscatine Art Center

Friday, July 17 by Tami Seitz

Kelly Lao will become the next director of the Muscatine Art Center after being unanimously selected by the Art Center Board of Trustees following a three-month national search. Lao, currently vice president of museum experiences at the Putnam Museum and Science Center in Davenport, will... Read More.

Muscatine Approves East 2nd Street Stabilization Plan, Paving the way for Downtown Reopening

Thursday, July 9 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine City Council is moving forward with a plan to stabilize the 200 block of East 2nd Street, aiming to safely return residents to their homes and reopen affected businesses as soon as possible. The decision was made during Tuesday night’s council meeting, where... Read More.

INTERVIEW: Rig Amortis with The Rocking Dead

Friday, July 3 by Connor Kenney

Connor Kenney interviews Rig Amortis with The Rocking Dead, who is performing at Almost Firework Fest in Muscatine, on July 4th!

Keep Your Pets Safe: Fireworks Can Be Frightening for Animals

Friday, July 3 by Tami Seitz

As Independence Day celebrations approach, the City of Muscatine and the Muscatine Police Department are reminding residents to take extra precautions to protect their pets during fireworks season. While fireworks are a holiday tradition, the loud booms, bright flashes and unexpected noises can cause extreme... Read More.

Oak Street Reduced to One Lane August 4–21

Riverside Park to close to most vehicle traffic July 26-Aug. 3

Muscatine Police to Host National Night Out at Musco Sports Center

Iowa DOT to install traffic counters around Muscatine July 26-30

Flipped Out Furniture Continues Online After Downtown Muscatine Closure

Kelly Lao Named New Director of Muscatine Art Center

Muscatine Approves East 2nd Street Stabilization Plan, Paving the way for Downtown Reopening

INTERVIEW: Rig Amortis with The Rocking Dead

Keep Your Pets Safe: Fireworks Can Be Frightening for Animals

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