Public Safety

MPW Takes Next Step Toward Launching New Mobile Phone Service, Approves Financing For Lead Service Line Replacements

Wednesday, August 5 by News Room

Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) is preparing to bring customers another local choice for essential everyday connectivity. At its Tuesday meeting, the MPW Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees approved moving forward with the launch of mobile phone service, expanding the Utility’s communications... Read More.

Muscatine Buildings Collapse During Heavy Rain; No Injuries Reported

Saturday, August 1 by Tami Seitz

Two buildings in downtown Muscatine collapsed shortly before midnight Friday, July 31, during a period of heavy rain. No injuries have been reported. The buildings at 201 and 203 E. 2nd St. had been the subject of ongoing structural concerns and safety measures for months. The... Read More.

Oak Street Reduced to One Lane August 4–21

Friday, July 31 by Tami Seitz

Oak Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic between 2nd and 5th streets, from Tuesday, August 4, through Friday, August 21. The northbound lane will be closed to accommodate a crane assisting in the installation of a new roof section at the... Read More.

Devitt Avenue to Close Aug. 3 for West Hill Sewer Project in Muscatine

Thursday, July 30 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine Public Works officials announced that Devitt Avenue will close to through traffic from Newell Avenue to Pinefield Street beginning Monday, August 3, as KE Flatworks, Inc. advances work in Phase 6D of the West Hill Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project (WHSSSP). Limited... Read More.

Riverside Park to close to most vehicle traffic July 26-Aug. 3

Saturday, July 25 by Tami Seitz

Most of Riverside Park will become a festival-only area from July 26 through Aug. 3 as Muscatine prepares for several major summer events along the riverfront. Riverside Park will be closed to vehicle traffic, except emergency vehicles, from the Cedar Street entrance downriver to the... Read More.

Muscatine Police to Host National Night Out at Musco Sports Center

Saturday, July 25 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Police Department will host National Night Out 2026 from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Musco Sports Center. The free, family-friendly event will bring residents, local law enforcement, firefighters and other first responders together for an evening of food, games,... Read More.

Iowa DOT to install traffic counters around Muscatine July 26-30

Saturday, July 25 by Tami Seitz

Residents can expect to see Iowa Department of Transportation crews installing traffic counters at multiple locations throughout Muscatine beginning Sunday, July 26, through Thursday, July 30. The annual summer traffic-counting program is part of a statewide effort to collect data on roadway use. The information... Read More.

How to Protect Animals During 90-Degree Heat Wave

Tuesday, July 14 by Tami Seitz

With temperatures back in the 90s this week, QCPAWS is reminding pet owners to take extra precautions to keep their animals safe from dangerous heat. The animal shelter staff say now is the time to ensure pets have constant access to fresh, clean water and... Read More.

Muscatine City Council to Receive Connect Isett Project Update Tuesday

Monday, July 13 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine City Council will receive an update on the Connect Isett Project during its In-Depth (Study) Session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, in the city council chambers on the second floor of city hall. Representatives from HDR Engineering, Inc., the project's design... Read More.

Muscatine Approves East 2nd Street Stabilization Plan, Paving the way for Downtown Reopening

Thursday, July 9 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine City Council is moving forward with a plan to stabilize the 200 block of East 2nd Street, aiming to safely return residents to their homes and reopen affected businesses as soon as possible. The decision was made during Tuesday night’s council meeting, where... Read More.

MPW Takes Next Step Toward Launching New Mobile Phone Service, Approves Financing For Lead Service Line Replacements

Muscatine Buildings Collapse During Heavy Rain; No Injuries Reported

Oak Street Reduced to One Lane August 4–21

Devitt Avenue to Close Aug. 3 for West Hill Sewer Project in Muscatine

Riverside Park to close to most vehicle traffic July 26-Aug. 3

Muscatine Police to Host National Night Out at Musco Sports Center

Iowa DOT to install traffic counters around Muscatine July 26-30

How to Protect Animals During 90-Degree Heat Wave

Muscatine City Council to Receive Connect Isett Project Update Tuesday

Muscatine Approves East 2nd Street Stabilization Plan, Paving the way for Downtown Reopening

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