Public Safety

Muscatine Police Announce A.T.E. Mobile Traffic Enforcement Schedule for Isett Avenue

Tuesday, February 10 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Police Department has announced the deployment schedule for the Automated Traffic Enforcement (A.T.E.) mobile vehicle: Tuesday-Friday (February 10-13, 2026) – 2100 block of Isett Avenue. Deployment locations and dates are subject to change without notice. For more info about the program click on the... Read More.

Muscatine Police Arrest Suspect In Stabbing Incident

Thursday, February 5 by Connor Kenney

The Muscatine Police Department has announced that they have made an arrest the stabbing incident that occurred on Walnut Street earlier this week. According the release, Muscatine police say a suspect has been arrested following a stabbing reported Monday evening in the 200 block... Read More.

West 2nd Street lane restriction set Thursday morning (Feb. 5)

Wednesday, February 4 by Tami Seitz

West 2nd Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic between Pine and Chestnut streets starting at 7 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 5). Kelly Heating will be using Bob’s Crane Service to set a roof unit in place. The restriction is anticipated to last... Read More.

Muscatine Police Department Needs Your Help in Local Stabbing Investigation

Tuesday, February 3 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a stabbing that occurred on February 2. At approximately 7:35 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing in the 200 block of Walnut Street. The initial investigation indicates... Read More.

Eastern Iowa City Warns Public of Phishing Scam Targeting Local Businesses

Monday, February 2 by Tami Seitz

Local businesses and residents are being urged to stay alert following reports of a phishing scam impersonating the City of Muscatine Planning and Zoning Commission. Several businesses have recently received fraudulent emails requesting payment of an “invoice” in order to move an application forward—an... Read More.

MPW Reports Strong 2025 Finish, Prepares For Major 2026 Initiatives

Wednesday, January 28 by News Room

The Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on January 27, where Utility leaders presented year-end updates on strategic initiatives and reviewed financial performance. Highlights included progress on the Powering the Future initiative, reliability improvements, staff development and community... Read More.

Muscatine Schools Closed Friday Due To Extreme Cold

Thursday, January 22 by Connor Kenney

It's no secret that extremely cold and dangerous temperatures are headed to Iowa to end the week and start the weekend. With wind chills forecasted to get down to -30 to -40 in the overnight and Friday morning, schools across Iowa and the Midwest... Read More.

City of Muscatine Urges Immediate Precautions Ahead of Arctic Blast

Thursday, January 22 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine is urging all residents to take immediate precautions as an Extreme Cold Warning is in effect from midnight Thursday through noon Friday, with wind chills potentially dropping as low as –35°F across Muscatine County. An incoming Arctic air mass is... Read More.

MPW Prepares For Bond Issue For Powering The Future Projects

Wednesday, January 21 by News Room

At a special Board of Water, Electric and Communications Trustees meeting, held January 16, the Trustees approved a resolution authorizing and ratifying the sale of electric revenue bonds not to exceed $168 million dollars in one or more series. While the Board granted authority... Read More.

Muscatine’s Boy-Girl Double Header Basketball Games Against North Scott Rescheduled

Wednesday, January 21 by Connor Kenney

It's going to be cold to end the week and heading into the next one. Friday's temperature high is forecasted to be below 0° and in the single digits on Saturday. An Extreme Cold Watch is currently in effect, and an Extreme Cold... Read More.