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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.

Resources Available for Those Impacted by Muscatine Shootings

Tuesday, June 2 by Tami Seitz

The emotional impact of a violent crime can extend far beyond those directly involved, affecting family members, friends, neighbors, classmates, co-workers and witnesses. Iowa offers several free and confidential resources to help people cope with grief, trauma and emotional distress following a tragedy. The Iowa... Read More.

Muscatine Police Chief Holds Press Conference On Monday’s Homicides

Tuesday, June 2 by Connor Kenney

The Muscatine Community continues to be in shock after Muscatine Police say six people were found dead Monday afternoon and that the suspected gunman fatally shot himself in front of police. Muscatine Police Chief Anthony Kies held a press conference Monday on the multiple... Read More.

Muscatine Residents Invited to Learn About Upcoming West Hill Infrastructure Improvements

Friday, May 29 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine Department of Public Works will host a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, to provide residents with information about Phase 6E of the West Hill Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project. The meeting will be held in the... Read More.