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Muscatine Plans Full Day of Fourth of July Events to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

Monday, June 22 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine is preparing for a full day of patriotic celebration on Saturday, July 4, as the community marks both Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Festivities will begin at 8 a.m. with the Red, White & Ball 3-on-3... Read More.

City of Muscatine Opens Online Surplus Auction With Vehicles, Equipment and More

Monday, June 15 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine will open its next online public surplus auction on Monday, June 15, with bidding available through 3 p.m. Monday, June 29. The auction, coordinated by the Department of Public Works, features dozens of surplus items from multiple city departments that were... Read More.

Muscatine Gears Up for Star-Spangled Fourth of July Celebration Honoring America’s 250th Birthday

Friday, June 12 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine is preparing for a full day of patriotic festivities as the community celebrates America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with a parade, family-friendly activities, live entertainment and a fireworks spectacular along the riverfront. The annual Fourth of July Parade, organized by the Greater... Read More.

Muscatine County Arts Council to Honor Winners of 11th Annual Sidewalk Poetry Competition

Thursday, June 11 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine County Arts Council will celebrate local creativity and literary talent during an awards ceremony for the 11th Annual Wandering Words Sidewalk Poetry Competition at 1:30-3 pm, Saturday, June 13. The public is invited to attend the ceremony at the Muscatine Art Center, 1314... Read More.

Grandview Community Club July 4th Celebration Poster/schedule Of Events

Tuesday, June 9 by News Room

Attached is a poster outlining the schedule activities planned for our upcoming July 4th Celebration in Grandview Iowa. Please reach out to me with any questions. 3192090748 Submitted by Monica J Bieri.

Community Vigil Planned Tonight in Muscatine Following Recent Tragedy

Tuesday, June 2 by Tami Seitz

Community members are invited to gather this evening, Tuesday, June 2 at the Muscatine High School Stadium in a show of support, remembrance and unity as Muscatine continues to cope with the impact of a recent tragedy. A community vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m.... Read More.

Muscatine Fireworks Show to Feature MC 93 Music Sync for America’s 250th Birthday

Thursday, May 28 by Tami Seitz

Plans are already underway for a bigger and more immersive Fourth of July celebration in Muscatine this summer. Organizers gathered this week to coordinate details for the annual fireworks display, and this year’s event will include a new feature as part of the nationwide celebration... Read More.

Almost Friday Fest Returns with Riverside Park Parking Lot to Close and an Update on Golf Cart Usage

Thursday, May 28 by Tami Seitz

Summer fun returns to the Muscatine riverfront this week as Almost Friday Fest® kicks off its 2026 season Thursday at Riverside Park. The free, family-friendly event runs from 5-8 p.m. May 28 and features live music, local food vendors, and a beer and wine tent... Read More.

MPW Board Approves Natural Gas Hedging Policy To Support EcoGen 10

Thursday, May 28 by News Room

The Board of Water, Electric and Communications Trustees on Tuesday approved a natural gas procurement and hedging policy to support Muscatine Power and Water’s (MPW) long-term energy and the future operation of EcoGen 10. The policy establishes a structured approach to purchasing natural gas... Read More.

Roar Into Summer Reading at “Dinos at the Dome”

Tuesday, May 19 by Tami Seitz

Musser Public Library is hosting “Dinos at the Dome,” a family-friendly kickoff celebration for the library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” from 4:30–6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Musco Sports Center in Muscatine. This year’s summer reading theme, “Unearth a Story,”... Read More.