Public Safety

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.

Almost Friday Fest Returns with Riverside Park Parking Lot to Close and an Update on Golf Cart Usage

Thursday, May 28 by Tami Seitz

Summer fun returns to the Muscatine riverfront this week as Almost Friday Fest® kicks off its 2026 season Thursday at Riverside Park. The free, family-friendly event runs from 5-8 p.m. May 28 and features live music, local food vendors, and a beer and wine tent... 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.

“Smile for the Camera, Muscatine” — It’s Speed Dating Season Again

Tuesday, May 26 by Tami Seitz

ATE Mobile Vehicle Deployment Alert The Muscatine Police Department’s favorite undercover celebrity — the Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) mobile vehicle — will be hanging out in the 1900 block of Hershey Avenue from Tuesday, May 26, through Friday, May 29. Translation: if your speedometer starts looking... 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.

Don’t Let This Street Closure Affect Your Weekend Mother’s Day Plans

Thursday, May 7 by Tami Seitz

East 2nd Street will close to all traffic from Oak Street to the Mulberry Roundabout from 6-10 a.m. on Sunday, May 10. HNI has contracted with Clear Images to clean the glass overpass. Detour for East 2nd Street traffic will be East 5th Street from... Read More.

Temporary Beckey Bridge Lane closure scheduled on May 5

Monday, May 4 by Tami Seitz

The Norbert F. Beckey Bridge will be reduced to one lane on Tuesday, May 5, as crews repair the bridge lights control panel. The Iowa‑bound lane will be closed from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Department of Public Works. Flaggers will be... Read More.

Walnut reopened, one lane of Bidwell now closed for repairs

Tuesday, April 28 by Tami Seitz

Walnut Street has reopened to traffic after repairs were completed on a water leak in front of 216 Walnut Street that undermined the pavement and created sinkholes on both sides of the roadway. A lane closure is now in place on Bidwell Avenue near the... Read More.

Invenergy Continues Support Of Muscatine County Fire Departments

Monday, April 27 by News Room

Invenergy, developer of the Olympus Solar Energy Center, is again demonstrating its commitment to Muscatine County by contributing $2,000 each to the Atalissa, West Liberty, and Nichols Fire Departments. The donations mark the second consecutive year Invenergy has supported the three volunteer departments, reinforcing... Read More.

Oak Street Closure Planned in Muscatine for HVAC Installation at HON Facility

Thursday, April 23 by Tami Seitz

Drivers in Muscatine should prepare for a temporary road closure as part of a construction project later this week. City officials say Oak Street will be closed to traffic for one day between April 24 and April 30 near the 200 block. The exact... Read More.