Public Safety

Mulberry–2nd Street Roundabout Northbound Approach to Close Nov. 19–24

Wednesday, November 19 by Tami Seitz

The northbound approach of the Mulberry Avenue–2nd Street roundabout is expected to close to traffic from Wednesday, Nov. 19, through Monday, Nov. 24, pending Muscatine City Council approval at its Nov. 18 meeting. According to the City of Muscatine's website, the closure will stretch from... Read More.

Tips to Stay Safe While Keeping Warm This Winter

Tuesday, November 11 by Tami Seitz

As temperatures drop, many Muscatine households turn to space heaters, fireplaces, and other heating devices to stay cozy. While these tools can make winter more comfortable, improper use can quickly lead to fire or carbon monoxide hazards. The Muscatine Fire Department, partnering with the National... Read More.

Structural Issues Close Muscatine Businesses, Street

Thursday, November 6 by Tami Seitz

Structural concerns with the buildings at 201 and 203 East 2nd Street have led to the closure of GeoJohn’s and Renew Chiropractic and the evacuation of all apartment tenants in both buildings. As a safety precaution, Sycamore Street is closed from the #2 alley to... Read More.

Muscatine Officer Leads Statewide Effort to Advance Women in Policing

Wednesday, November 5 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine police officer Whitni Pena is breaking new ground as the president of the Iowa Association of Women Police, a group dedicated to supporting women already serving in law enforcement as well as students considering a policing career. According to WQAD, the association works... Read More.

Traffic Sign Delay Postpones Orange Street Sewer Project

Wednesday, November 5 by Tami Seitz

Orange Street will be closed to all traffic from East 5th Street to East 6th Street for one week starting on Monday, Nov. 10, according to the Department of Public Works. The closure is required to disconnect the sewer service at 515 Orange Street. SulzCo... Read More.

MPW Shares 2026 Budget Plans And 10-Yr Projections For Electric, Water And Communications

Thursday, October 30 by News Room

At Muscatine Power and Water’s (MPW) October meeting, the Utility’s 2026 Operating Budgets and 10-Year Financial Projections (2026-2035) was presented to the Board of Trustees. The budget and projections highlight the Utility’s continued investments in essential infrastructure for enhanced safety, customer service, reliability and sustainability. The... Read More.

MPW Customer Survey Shows Satisfaction Gains; Mobile Service Research Continues

Thursday, October 2 by Connor Kenney

On Tuesday evening, the Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) Board of Trustees reviewed results from the June 2025 customer satisfaction survey and discussed ongoing research into offering mobile plan services. The survey, conducted by Beyond Feedback, followed the 2023 survey to measure residential customer satisfaction... Read More.

Trustees Review Power Supply Study, Approve Environmental Compliance Projects

Tuesday, September 9 by Connor Kenney

The Board of Water, Electric and Communications Trustees had a full agenda Tuesday evening, reviewing strategic updates and approving several initiatives to support Muscatine’s long-term energy and telecom goals. Trustees received a summary of findings from the latest power supply study conducted by Leidos Engineering.... Read More.

Trinity Health Foundation Hosts Free Health Educational Event

Monday, August 18 by Connor Kenney

(ROCK ISLAND, Illinois – August 18, 2025) UnityPoint Health® and Trinity Health Foundation invite the community to the 17th annual V.R. Alla Community Health Symposium – a free event focused on raising awareness about heart health. Alyas Chaudhry, MD, Cardiac Surgery Associates, S.C. will present... Read More.

MPW Highlights Strategic Progress, Reliability And Cost Savings

Wednesday, July 30 by News Room

At its July meeting, the Board of Water, Electric and Communications Trustees received a second-quarter update on Muscatine Power and Water’s (MPW) 2024-2026 Strategic Plan. Leadership also reminded customers that extreme heat and humidity can strain the power grid due to increased energy demand. One... Read More.