Public Safety

Muscatine Police Increase Speed Enforcement on Mulberry Avenue for SPARK Summer School Safety

Friday, June 26 by Connor Kenney

SPARK summer school has returned, bringing more children and families to Mulberry Avenue. The Muscatine Police Department urges drivers to slow down and stay alert in the area. From June 25 to June 27, officers will deploy the Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) mobile vehicle in... Read More.

Muscatine Faces Tough Choices After Downtown Buildings Deemed Unsafe

Friday, June 26 by Connor Kenney

Muscatine city officials are facing tough decisions after inspections revealed structural problems in several downtown buildings. Engineers found that 17 out of 20 buildings inspected earlier this week need repairs for structural stability. Most of these properties are on the 200 block of East... Read More.

Local Downtown Business Will Remain Open Through July 5 as Temporary Structural Agreement Reached

Thursday, June 25 by Tami Seitz

A favorite downtown business in downtown Muscatine will remain open through July 5 after reaching an agreement with the City of Muscatine that allows the establishment to continue operating while temporary structural support measures are put in place. In a statement shared with customers, the... Read More.

Downtown Muscatine Fourth of July Parade Route Changes

Wednesday, June 24 by Tami Seitz

Spectators planning to attend the Downtown Muscatine Fourth of July Parade should take note of a revised parade route this year as ongoing street closures and building demolition activities have prompted organizers to make changes. The updated route will begin on Iowa Avenue at Fifth... Read More.

Muscatine Expands Enforcement of Mandatory East 2nd Street Evacuation as Inspections Continue

Wednesday, June 24 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine is asking all residents in the 200 block of E. 2nd Street to comply with the mandatory evacuation put in place last week as a precautionary measure. Starting on Tuesday, June 23 at 5 p.m. the Muscatine Police Department will be... Read More.

Evacuations Continue and Safety Measures Expanded for East 2nd Street Buildings

Monday, June 22 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine has expanded safety measures and ordered the evacuation of all buildings on the north side of the 200 block of East 2nd Street after ongoing structural inspections determined the properties are unsafe for occupancy. City officials said engineers continue to monitor... Read More.

Muscatine Continues Monitoring Downtown Building Movement as East 2nd Street Closure Remains in Place

Friday, June 19 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine continues to closely monitor structural conditions on East 2nd Street following additional movement observed this week in the buildings located at 201 and 203 East 2nd Street. Conditions at the site remain dynamic according to Anthony Kies, chief of police... Read More.

East Second Street Closed as Downtown Muscatine Building Demolition Moves Forward

Monday, June 15 by Tami Seitz

East Second Street has been temporarily closed at its intersection with Sycamore Street after additional structural settling was discovered between two downtown buildings slated for demolition. City officials said the closure was ordered as a precaution to protect public safety while crews stabilize the area... Read More.

Demolition of Downtown Muscatine Building Set to Begin Monday

Monday, June 15 by Tami Seitz

Demolition work on one of two evacuated buildings in downtown Muscatine is expected to begin Monday after KWQC TV 6 News says city officials awarded a contract to remove the structure at 201 E. Second St. A KWQC-TV 6 News article reports, according to a... Read More.

Severe Weather Threat Today: Muscatine Officials Urge Residents to Take Immediate Precautions

Thursday, June 11 by Tami Seitz

With severe weather expected to impact the area today, City of Muscatine officials are urging residents to stay alert and take immediate steps to protect themselves, their families, and their property. Forecasters warn that strong thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, heavy rainfall,... Read More.