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MPW Urges Caution Around Downed Lines, Receives Another “Clean” Audit

Wednesday, April 29 by News Room

Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) leadership shared details of a recent near-miss safety incident following a weekend storm. A customer contacted the Muscatine County Joint Communications Center, as known as MUSCOM, to report a downed line and stated they had already moved the line... Read More.

Invenergy Continues Support Of Muscatine County Fire Departments

Monday, April 27 by News Room

Invenergy, developer of the Olympus Solar Energy Center, is again demonstrating its commitment to Muscatine County by contributing $2,000 each to the Atalissa, West Liberty, and Nichols Fire Departments. The donations mark the second consecutive year Invenergy has supported the three volunteer departments, reinforcing... Read More.

MPW, Stanley Consultants Continue Nearly Century-Long Partnership In Powering The Future

Wednesday, April 22 by News Room

Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) and Stanley Consultants share nearly a century -long partnership rooted in a shared commitment to reliable service, thoughtful planning and continued investment in the local community. That collaboration dates back to 1939, when Stanley Consultants designed MPW’s Unit 5,... Read More.

MPW Receives Multiple National Awards

Wednesday, April 15 by News Room

Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) has received three national recognitions from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for its performance in safety, reliability and utility operations. MPW earned the Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2025, receiving the Diamond Award, the highest... Read More.

Board Advances Key Utility Actions At March Meeting

Friday, April 3 by News Room

At its March meeting, the Board of Water, Electric and Communications Trustees for Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) reviewed and approved several actions related to renewable energy development, communications services, and community water awareness. Trustees approved a project summary form authorizing capital expenditures for the... Read More.

Trinity Muscatine Public Health Marks National Public Health Week With Community Open House

Friday, April 3 by News Room

UnityPoint Health® – Trinity Muscatine Public Health will celebrate National Public Health Week by opening its doors to the community for an open house showcasing the services that help keep residents in Muscatine County and surrounding counties healthy. The open house will take place Tuesday,... Read More.

Restaurant inspection update: Moldy cheese, expired meat, a roach in the noodles

Tuesday, March 10 by News Room

by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch -March 9, 2026 State, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations during the past several weeks, including offenses related to expired meat, cockroaches and mice, and moldy food. The findings are... Read More.

Key Retirement And Tax Numbers For 2026

Monday, March 9 by News Room

Every year, the Internal Revenue Service announces cost-of-living adjustments that affect contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts. Here are some of the key adjustments for 2026. Estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax The annual gift tax exclusion (and... Read More.

MPW Advances Ownership Of Muscatine Solar 1 And Approves Next-Phase Solar Development

Wednesday, February 25 by News Room

After a closed session at Tuesday night’s Board of Water, Electric and Communications meeting, Trustees authorized the Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) General Manager, Gage Huston, to finalize negotiations and execute a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (MIPA) with Nokomis Bay, LLC. The agreement enables... 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.

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