Public Safety

SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Dangerous Storms Target Muscatine This Afternoon — Know Where to Take Shelter NOW

Thursday, April 2 by Tami Seitz

A potentially dangerous round of severe weather is expected to move into eastern Iowa this afternoon, putting communities like Muscatine on high alert as forecasters warn conditions could rapidly produce tornadoes. City of Muscatine officials are urging residents to act now — not later —... Read More.

Drivers: Mobile Speed Camera Location Set for This Week

Tuesday, March 31 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Police Department will deploy its Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) mobile vehicle in the 2100 block of Isett Avenue from Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3. Officials note that deployment locations may change without notice. For updates and more information, visit the Muscatine Police... Read More.

Runners, Walkers Take Note: Trail Closure Coming March 30

Saturday, March 28 by Tami Seitz

A section of the Running River Trail system will close on Monday, March 30, weather permitting, to allow for construction work related to the dredge spoils relocation project. The closure will extend from the chicanes, or the serpentine curve in the road, at the upper... Read More.

Logan Street Closure Begins March 30

Friday, March 27 by Tami Seitz

Drivers should plan for changes on Muscatine’s west side as a major construction project shifts into a new area. Starting Monday, March 30, weather permitting, Logan Street will close to through traffic between Newell Street and Pinefield Street as work ramps up on Phase 6D... Read More.

Roscoe Avenue to Close for Two Months as Sewer Project Resumes

Friday, March 20 by Tami Seitz

Roscoe Avenue will close to through traffic between Van Horne Street and West Fulliam Avenue beginning Monday, March 23, weather permitting, as Langman Construction resumes Phase 6C of the West Hill Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project following a winter shutdown. Over the next two... Read More.

Heads up, Muscatine-New ATE Location Announced

Wednesday, March 18 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Police Department will be out with the Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) mobile vehicle this week, monitoring traffic in the 1100 block of Mulberry Avenue from Wednesday, March 18, to Friday, March 20. Quick note: The deployment location could change at any time, so... Read More.

Fast response contained early-morning house fire

Thursday, March 12 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Fire Department (MFD) responded to an early‑morning house fire Wednesday after the Muscatine Joint Communications Center (MUSCOM) received a 911 call at 12:57 a.m. reporting a mattress on fire inside a residence at 411 Spruce Street. Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke coming from... Read More.

Drivers Beware: ATE Mobile Enforcement Vehicle Stationed at This Spot This Week

Monday, March 9 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine police urge drivers to please slow down, obey traffic laws, and be aware of pedestrians and bicyclists who may be on or near the roadway. Do not be a distracted driver. Avoid using any electronic device while driving. The Muscatine PD thanks you for helping... Read More.

Traffic Alert: Parham Street Reduced to One Lane of Traffic

Friday, March 6 by Tami Seitz

Parham Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic between Mulberry and Cedar streets effective immediately (Thursday, March 5) after an investigation into a dip in the street pavement revealed a potential hollow cavity beneath the asphalt surface. With heavy rain expected this week... Read More.

Muscatine Officials Urge Residents to Prepare for Daylight Saving Time

Wednesday, March 4 by Tami Seitz

Area residents are reminded to set their clocks forward one hour as Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, 2026. At that time, clocks will move ahead to 3 a.m. Most smartphones, computers and other digital devices will update automatically. However, residents... Read More.