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Residents receive statements on property tax rates, public hearings

Monday, March 17 by Submitted

To enhance transparency in the property tax process, the Iowa General Assembly has enacted laws over the past two years that change how schools, counties, and cities set property tax rates. A key update requires county auditors to mail a statement to taxpayers by... Read More.

Humane Society encourages cat adoptions, felines available for $10

Friday, March 14 by Submitted

As the month of March reaches its halfway mark, the Muscatine Humane Society is encouraging residents to consider adopting a feline in order to make room for more this spring. All cats currently residing at the Humane Society will be priced at $10 through the... Read More.

Bags of Blessings named 2025 Tom Hendricks Community Service Award recipients

Friday, March 14 by Submitted

The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine have announced that local program Bags of Blessings has received the 2025 Tom Hendricks Community Service Award for their incredible work in addressing children's food insecurity. As part of the award, the Read More.

City Council to listen to presentations Thursday on possible code changes, TIF request

Thursday, March 13 by Submitted

Three presentations are on the agenda for the Muscatine City Council in-depth session Thursday, March 13, including two on potential changes to City Code and one on a TIF request from Carver Pump. The public is welcomed, and encouraged, to attend when the Council meets... Read More.

Free prom resources offered by First Baptist Church

Thursday, March 13 by Kassidy Watson-Perry

First Baptist Church of Muscatine is set to offer free formalwear and hair and makeup applications to local high school students this prom season. On Saturday, March 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a wide selection of free formal dresses and accessories will be... Read More.

Compost Facility opens March 22; Yard Waste bag stickers available for purchase, resident stickers offered

Monday, March 10 by Submitted

The Compost Facility at the Muscatine Transfer Station will open for the season at 9 a.m. on March 22, weather permitting, so put on those gloves, gather your yard tools, clean up the yard waste that has accumulated over the winter, bag it up,... Read More.

Fire safety tips for the basement and the garage

Monday, March 10 by Submitted

Basements and garages present additional fire safety risks compared to other home areas. Flammable liquids, storage of combustibles, gas appliances, and electrical tools can lead to fires. The National Fire Incident Reporting System notes that garage fires tend to spread farther and cause more injuries... Read More.

Parks and Recreation introduces RecDesk, all-new reservation platform

Monday, March 10 by Submitted

Exciting changes are happening at Muscatine Parks and Recreation! We are thrilled to introduce RecDesk, our new and improved registration and rental software. Visit https://muscatineiowa.recdesk.com/Community/Home to sign up for recreation programs, reserve buildings and shelters, and more! Creating a household account is quick and easy... Read More.

City encourages residents to practice fire safety

Friday, March 7 by Submitted

Before a fire make digital copies of valuable documents and records like birth certificates. If you are insured, contact your insurance company for detailed instructions on protecting your property, conducting inventory and contacting fire damage restoration companies. Create and Practice a Fire Escape Plan Remember that... Read More.

GMCCI to host moderated roundtable for small business owners, local entrepreneurs

Friday, March 7 by Submitted

Are you a Small Business Owner, Retailer, Vendor, Creator, Consultant, Practitioner, Restauranteur or Entrepreneur? Mark your calendar for Monday, April 14th at 10:00 a.m. as GMCCI is launching a three-session moderated roundtable for our small business members. Whether it’s best practices, local laws and regulations or... Read More.