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Muscatine Fireworks Show to Feature MC 93 Music Sync for America’s 250th Birthday

Thursday, May 28 by Tami Seitz

Plans are already underway for a bigger and more immersive Fourth of July celebration in Muscatine this summer. Organizers gathered this week to coordinate details for the annual fireworks display, and this year’s event will include a new feature as part of the nationwide celebration... Read More.

MPW Board Approves Natural Gas Hedging Policy To Support EcoGen 10

Thursday, May 28 by News Room

The Board of Water, Electric and Communications Trustees on Tuesday approved a natural gas procurement and hedging policy to support Muscatine Power and Water’s (MPW) long-term energy and the future operation of EcoGen 10. The policy establishes a structured approach to purchasing natural gas... Read More.

Muscatine Kids Encouraged To Bike And Walk To School May 12th

Monday, May 11 by Connor Kenney

Plan to see a lot of kids and parents biking and walking to school tomorrow and it's all for a great reason. Monday morning, Emerson Taylor with the Musser Public Library and Whitni Pena with the Muscatine Police Department stopped in to talk about the... Read More.

MPW Urges Caution Around Downed Lines, Receives Another “Clean” Audit

Wednesday, April 29 by News Room

Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) leadership shared details of a recent near-miss safety incident following a weekend storm. A customer contacted the Muscatine County Joint Communications Center, as known as MUSCOM, to report a downed line and stated they had already moved the line... Read More.

MPW, Stanley Consultants Continue Nearly Century-Long Partnership In Powering The Future

Wednesday, April 22 by News Room

Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) and Stanley Consultants share nearly a century -long partnership rooted in a shared commitment to reliable service, thoughtful planning and continued investment in the local community. That collaboration dates back to 1939, when Stanley Consultants designed MPW’s Unit 5,... Read More.

Avenue Subs Isn’t Gone — It’s Getting a Fresh Start in Downtown Muscatine

Wednesday, April 1 by Tami Seitz

If you thought Avenue Subs had quietly disappeared for good, think again — the beloved sandwich shop is gearing up for a comeback, and it’s staying right where it belongs: at a new location in downtown Muscatine. After an unexpected closure that left both customers... Read More.

Voices from the Civil War Come Alive in Muscatine Exhibit

Thursday, March 26 by Tami Seitz

A powerful new exhibit is bringing the realities of the Civil War closer to home, telling the story not just of a nation divided—but of a community forever changed. The Muscatine Art Center is now hosting “Muscatine and the Civil War,” an immersive experience that... Read More.

Restored Greenwood Cemetery Chapel Now Open for Community Events in Muscatine

Tuesday, March 10 by Tami Seitz

The beautifully restored Greenwood Cemetery Chapel is now open for community reservations. Reps at the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department announced the historic chapel offers a peaceful and intimate space for gatherings and special events in Muscatine. Located within Greenwood Cemetery, the chapel retains its... Read More.

City of Muscatine Seeks Applicants for Boards and Commissions

Wednesday, March 4 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine is seeking residents to serve on several boards and commissions that help guide local programs, policies and services. Openings are currently available on the Art Center Board of Directors, Historic Preservation Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Zoning Board of... Read More.

Lead Safety Projects and Major Sewer Loan Up for Debate at City Council Meeting

Tuesday, February 17 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine homes are set to receive lead hazard mitigation through the Lead Hazard Mitigation and Healthy Homes Program, pending approval of project contracts by the Muscatine City Council at its Tuesday (Feb. 17) meeting. The program is supported by a $2.5 million Lead Hazard Reduction... Read More.