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Details announced for 15th annual Girls Getaway

Monday, February 17 by Kassidy Watson-Perry

Returning for its fifteenth consecutive year, the annual Girls Getaway event presented by the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and Industry in conjunction with your favorite local businesses will unfold on April 5, 2025 at the Merrill Hotel. Girls Getaway 2025 starts out with a... Read More.

Geneva Golf & Country Club announces prospective member happy hour

Friday, February 14 by Kassidy Watson-Perry

Open to any and all individuals, the Geneva Golf & Country Club will host a happy hour event for prospective members on Tuesday, February 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. Learn about the benefits of joining the Country Club, membership options, current board members and... Read More.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Committee to host lunch and learn event

Friday, February 14 by Submitted

Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. Join the Walk to End Alzheimer's® Committee to earn about the impact of the disease, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, andstages and factors which might put one at risk on Tuesday, February 18, from 12:10-12:50... Read More.

City offices closed Monday; refuse collection changed

Friday, February 14 by Submitted

City of Muscatine offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, for the President’s Day holiday. All offices will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, February 18. Muscatine Transit (MuscaBus) will not be in service on Monday with regular service resuming Tuesday. For more... Read More.

MCA to hold 2 informative meetings for parents of incoming high schoolers

Thursday, February 13 by Kassidy Watson-Perry

With the official introduction of a high school, Muscatine Christian Academy (MCA) will be expanding from grades K-8 to a full K-12, and students are actively being sought for the upcoming school year. MCA will be holding parent information meetings for those interested in learning... Read More.

Cedar County Sheriff’s Office seeks public assistance in locating suspect

Thursday, February 13 by Submitted

The Cedar County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of Lindsey Joe Brockert. Brockert is currently wanted for: • Interference with Official Acts – Obstructing Prosecution • Two Counts of Animal Abuse If you have any information on her location, please contact the Cedar County Sheriff’s... Read More.

Budget meeting moved, in-depth session cancelled

Wednesday, February 12 by Submitted

For the safety of council members, staff, and the attending public, the City of Muscatine has cancelled Thursday’s (Feb. 13) in-depth Muscatine City Council meeting, but the Council will convene that night for another round of budget discussions. City staff and the Muscatine City Council... Read More.

Brine applied to city streets ahead of the storm

Wednesday, February 12 by Submitted

City crews were spreading salt brine on city streets Monday and Tuesday in preparation for a winter storm that is expected to impact the area Wednesday. The salt brine is first applied to hills and intersections, and then to emergency routes with some side... Read More.

Guidelines to prevent the “second shovel”

Wednesday, February 12 by Submitted

While the City works to clear streets, alleys, and parking lots of snow and ice, it is the responsibility of property owners to clear their sidewalks. The benefits of clearing sidewalks include reducing the potential for pedestrian falls while traversing the property, and clearing... Read More.

Local Junior Achievement of the Heartland volunteers needed

Tuesday, February 11 by Kassidy Watson-Perry

Junior Achievement of the Heartland volunteers are actively being sought for Muscatine Community Schools. Volunteers will have the opportunity to converse with a Junior Achievement of the Heartland Education Manager on their preference of how or where they would like to volunteer, and coordinate a... Read More.