Public Safety

Felony Charges Filed Against Man Accused of Shooting Muscatine Officer

Tuesday, August 18 by Tami Seitz

Felony charges have been filed against the man accused of shooting a Muscatine police officer during a foot chase Friday, according to the Muscatine County Sheriff's office. Mark Lee Jackson, 59, faces two counts of attempted murder of a peace officer, a Class B... Read More.

Man Accused of Shooting a Police Officer in Muscatine is now in Custody

Monday, August 17 by Tami Seitz

Update 8/17/2026 7:45pm – SUSPECT IN CUSTODYAt 7:32 p.m. today, Muscatine police took 59-year-old Mark Lee Jackson into custody without incident.Jackson was located at 1116 Oak Street in Muscatine.A special thanks to the Iowa DCI and ATF for many long hours put into this... Read More.

Muscatine Police Officer Recovering After Being Shot; Suspect Remains at Large

Monday, August 17 by Tami Seitz

A Muscatine police officer is recovering at home after being shot in the elbow during a traffic stop, while the suspect remains at large, according to Muscatine Police Chief, Anthony Kies. Police identified the suspect as 59-year-old Mark Lee Jackson. Authorities say the shooting began... Read More.

BR.ID.GE. Mixer to Offer No Fee Self-Defense Training and Networking for Muscatine Women

Sunday, August 16 by Tami Seitz

Women in the Muscatine area will have an opportunity to learn self-defense techniques at no fee, and connect with other local professionals at an upcoming BR.ID.GE. Mixer. The event is a collaborative effort between the MWLN BR.ID.GE. (Mentor Network and Big Brothers Big Sisters of... Read More.

Watermelon Stampede to Impact Muscatine Traffic Saturday

Wednesday, August 12 by Tami Seitz

Motorists should expect temporary traffic delays and increased pedestrian activity in Muscatine Saturday, Aug. 15, as the 49th annual Watermelon Stampede takes over area streets. The 5K and 10K races will run from 8 to 10 a.m., with both races starting and finishing at the... Read More.

Muscatine Firefighters Turn Aerial Ladder Training into a Game of Skill

Tuesday, August 11 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine firefighters recently took their training to new heights — literally — by turning an aerial ladder drill into a friendly game of precision and skill. During a Friday training exercise at Muscatine Fire Station One, firefighters practiced operating Truck 310’s aerial ladder while attempting... Read More.

Number 2 Alley in Muscatine Closed Aug. 12 for Utility Work

Tuesday, August 11 by Tami Seitz

Number 2 Alley will be closed to all traffic between Cedar Street and Walnut Street through Wednesday, August 12, for underground utility work. TelCom Construction, LLC will excavate two pits in the alley to install underground cable splices and remove existing pedestals. Work is scheduled... Read More.

Muscatine West Hill Sewer Project Advances as Phase 6D Construction Continues

Tuesday, August 11 by Tami Seitz

Construction on Phase 6D of the West Hill Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project is making progress above and below ground, with paving completed on Hagerman Drive and underground work moving onto Eisenhower Street. The paving crew with KE Flatworks, Inc. has completed work on... Read More.

Muscatine to Resurface 9 Streets and 5 Alleys Through June 2027

Sunday, August 9 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine is planning asphalt resurfacing on nine streets and five alleys as part of its 2026–2027 Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Overlay Project. Work will take place over the next 10 months, with all projects expected to be completed by June 30,... Read More.

East 2nd Street, Riverside Park Closures Planned for August 11

Sunday, August 9 by Tami Seitz

Drivers and riverfront visitors should be aware of temporary closures planned in Muscatine on Tuesday, August 11. The City of Muscatine has announced a temporary closure of both lanes of East 2nd Street for railroad crossing repairs, along with a closure of the downriver boat... Read More.

Felony Charges Filed Against Man Accused of Shooting Muscatine Officer

Man Accused of Shooting a Police Officer in Muscatine is now in Custody

Muscatine Police Officer Recovering After Being Shot; Suspect Remains at Large

BR.ID.GE. Mixer to Offer No Fee Self-Defense Training and Networking for Muscatine Women

Watermelon Stampede to Impact Muscatine Traffic Saturday

Muscatine Firefighters Turn Aerial Ladder Training into a Game of Skill

Number 2 Alley in Muscatine Closed Aug. 12 for Utility Work

Muscatine West Hill Sewer Project Advances as Phase 6D Construction Continues

Muscatine to Resurface 9 Streets and 5 Alleys Through June 2027

East 2nd Street, Riverside Park Closures Planned for August 11

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