- Voice of Muscatine

Roscoe Avenue to Close for Two Months as Sewer Project Resumes

Friday, March 20 by Tami Seitz

Roscoe Avenue will close to through traffic between Van Horne Street and West Fulliam Avenue beginning Monday, March 23, weather permitting, as Langman Construction resumes Phase 6C of the West Hill Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project following a winter shutdown. Over the next two... Read More.

Heads up, Muscatine-New ATE Location Announced

Wednesday, March 18 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Police Department will be out with the Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) mobile vehicle this week, monitoring traffic in the 1100 block of Mulberry Avenue from Wednesday, March 18, to Friday, March 20. Quick note: The deployment location could change at any time, so... Read More.

Weather Causes Delay for Recycling Route; Compost Facility Closed

Monday, March 16 by Tami Seitz

Republic Services has informed the City of Muscatine that Recycling Route A will operate on a one‑day delay for the week of March 15 due to weather conditions. Monday’s recycling will be collected Tuesday Tuesday’s recycling will be collected Wednesday, and so on through... Read More.

Why March 19 Is the Sweetest Day at Eastern Iowa Dairy Queen This Year

Monday, March 16 by Tami Seitz

Fans can also enter to win free cones for a year through the DQ app. Ice cream lovers can score a free treat this week. Dairy Queen is celebrating its annual Free Cone Day on March 19, offering customers a free small vanilla soft-serve cone at... Read More.

Iowa Just Ranked One of the Luckiest States in America

Sunday, March 15 by Tami Seitz

Iowa is one of the luckiest states in America, according to a new study released ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. The analysis ranks Iowa No. 2 in the nation, while Illinois also lands in the Top 10. A study from The Action Network ranked... Read More.

Fast response contained early-morning house fire

Thursday, March 12 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Fire Department (MFD) responded to an early‑morning house fire Wednesday after the Muscatine Joint Communications Center (MUSCOM) received a 911 call at 12:57 a.m. reporting a mattress on fire inside a residence at 411 Spruce Street. Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke coming from... Read More.

Restored Greenwood Cemetery Chapel Now Open for Community Events in Muscatine

Tuesday, March 10 by Tami Seitz

The beautifully restored Greenwood Cemetery Chapel is now open for community reservations. Reps at the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department announced the historic chapel offers a peaceful and intimate space for gatherings and special events in Muscatine. Located within Greenwood Cemetery, the chapel retains its... Read More.

Girls Getaway Event Returns to Downtown Muscatine in April

Tuesday, March 10 by Tami Seitz

The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry and downtown businesses are preparing to host the 16th annual Girls Getaway event in Muscatine next month. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, and will feature a day of shopping, dining and special promotions throughout downtown. The... Read More.

Habitat for Humanity Accepting Applications for New Home in Wilton

Monday, March 9 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine County Habitat for Humanity announced it is now accepting applications for a new home that will be built in Wilton. The organization shared the announcement recently on social media, inviting individuals and families interested in homeownership to apply for the upcoming project. According to the... Read More.

Drivers Beware: ATE Mobile Enforcement Vehicle Stationed at This Spot This Week