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Severe Weather Awareness Week: When thunder roars, go indoors

Monday, March 24 by Sam Walker

Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Although most lightning occurs in the summer, people can be struck at any time of the year. Lightning kills about 20 people in the United States... Read More.

Severe Weather Awareness Week is Mar. 24-28, statewide tornado drill set for Wednesday

Monday, March 24 by Submitted

The Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the National Weather Service (NWS) have joined together to promote Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 24-28, 2025. "Iowa is familiar with extreme weather and flooding. Last year, we faced some of the worst weather... Read More.

VIDEO: March 20, 2025 City Council meeting

Friday, March 21 by Submitted

The March 20, 2025 Muscatine City Council Meeting is available to view on the City of Muscatine website, as well as the City’s official YouTube Channel.

Five public hearings, multiple action items on Muscatine City Council agenda

Thursday, March 20 by Submitted

The Muscatine City Council is set for a busy evening on Thursday, March 20, with five public hearings, two proclamations, and several resolutions and requests on the agenda. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting, which begins at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers... Read More.

Variety of spring, summer positions available at seasonal job fair

Thursday, March 20 by Submitted

Looking for a rewarding seasonal job? The City of Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a seasonal job fair on March 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course. We’re seeking dependable and hardworking individuals to fill a... Read More.

Muscatine to hold single round of spring curbside leaf collection starting Mar. 24

Wednesday, March 19 by Submitted

The Muscatine Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced that there will be only one round of curbside leaf collection this spring. Residents who wish to take advantage of this free service should rake their leaves to the area between the sidewalk and curb... Read More.

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.