Public Safety

Two Muscatine Streets to Switch to One-Way Traffic for Trial Period

Thursday, October 15 by Tami Seitz

Traffic patterns on two Muscatine streets will change Friday, Oct. 16, as the city begins a two-week pilot project to improve safety and maneuverability. The Department of Public Works will install temporary signs designating one-way traffic on Lord Avenue between Park Avenue and Fairview Avenue,... Read More.

Temporary Parking Closure in Muscatine’s Riverside Park Oct. 13

Monday, October 12 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine will temporarily close the downriver boat launch and adjacent parking lot near the Iowa Avenue entrance to Riverside Park on Tuesday, October 13, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accommodate the arrival and docking of the American Melody, a... Read More.

Muscatine Power And Water Breaks Ground On First Solar Project

Monday, October 12 by News Room

Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) celebrated a major milestone Thursday with the groundbreaking of Muscatine Solar 1 (MS1), the Utility’s first solar energy project. The 24-megawatt facility supports MPW’s long-term strategy to diversify its energy resources while meeting evolving customer needs. The project is part... Read More.

Fire Prevention Week: Muscatine Fire Department Shares Tips to Keep Families Safe

Thursday, October 8 by Tami Seitz

Fire Prevention Week is underway, and the Muscatine Fire Department is reminding residents that a few simple steps can make a major difference when it comes to preventing fires and getting out safely if one occurs. Observed each October, Fire Prevention Week focuses on fire... Read More.

Dick Drake Way to Close for Rail Crossing Replacement in Muscatine

Thursday, October 8 by Tami Seitz

Dick Drake Way will be closed to all traffic October 12-19 to allow Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Railroad crews to replace the mainline rail crossing, a project requiring a full shutdown to ensure worker and driver safety. The closure will run from U.S. Highway 61 to... Read More.

MPW Board Approves Strategic Plan, Reliability Projects

Wednesday, October 7 by News Room

The Board of Water, Electric and Communications Trustees approved Muscatine Power and Water’s (MPW) 2027-2029 Strategic Plan and authorized two projects designed to strengthen system reliability. MPW’s 2027–2029 Strategic Plan focuses on the services customers rely on every day. It guides investments to maintain safe,... Read More.

Muscatine Alley Closure Planned Through November 6 for Library Roof Repairs

Tuesday, October 6 by Tami Seitz

Number 1 Alley in Muscatine will be closed to all traffic between Walnut Street and the Musser Public Library and HNI Community Center parking lot drive from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through November 6. The closure, scheduled between October 5 and November 6,... Read More.

Muscatine Police K9 Six to Receive Protective Vest

Thursday, October 1 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine Police Department K9 Six is getting some extra protection on the job. K9 Six will receive a bullet- and stab-protective vest through a charitable donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., a nonprofit that provides protective equipment to law enforcement K9s across the country. The... Read More.

Flood Warning Continues for Muscatine County Through Friday Morning

Thursday, October 1 by Tami Seitz

A Flood Warning remains in effect for Muscatine, Louisa and Washington counties until 11:30 a.m. Friday as creeks continue to rise and flooding impacts roads and fields. Emergency management officials reported several road closures, creeks overflowing their banks and widespread field flooding Thursday. Between 2... Read More.

Muscatine County Deputies Need Your Help Identifying Suspects in Scrap Metal Theft

Tuesday, September 29 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying three people involved in a reported scrap metal theft Sunday, Sept. 27 morning in Nichols, Iowa. Deputies responded to a business just before 6 a.m. Sunday for a report of an in-progress theft.... Read More.

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