Public Safety

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.

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

Monday, March 9 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine police urge drivers to please slow down, obey traffic laws, and be aware of pedestrians and bicyclists who may be on or near the roadway. Do not be a distracted driver. Avoid using any electronic device while driving. The Muscatine PD thanks you for helping... Read More.

Traffic Alert: Parham Street Reduced to One Lane of Traffic

Friday, March 6 by Tami Seitz

Parham Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic between Mulberry and Cedar streets effective immediately (Thursday, March 5) after an investigation into a dip in the street pavement revealed a potential hollow cavity beneath the asphalt surface. With heavy rain expected this week... Read More.

Muscatine Officials Urge Residents to Prepare for Daylight Saving Time

Wednesday, March 4 by Tami Seitz

Area residents are reminded to set their clocks forward one hour as Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, 2026. At that time, clocks will move ahead to 3 a.m. Most smartphones, computers and other digital devices will update automatically. However, residents... Read More.

Section of Stewart Road closed starting March 10

Wednesday, March 4 by Tami Seitz

Beginning Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Stewart Road (X61) will be closed to all through traffic from just north of 49th Street to Pettibone Avenue as work resumes on the grading and Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement replacement project. Metro Pavers Inc. is the prime contractor... Read More.

County to close 155th Street starting March 11

Monday, March 2 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine County Engineer’s Office announced that 155th Street (F70) will be closed to traffic for a bridge replacement project over Little Mosquito Creek beginning Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The closure will be from Kelly Avenue (X46) to North Mulberry Road (X54). Construction is anticipated... Read More.

MFD responds to apartment fire on Park Avenue Thursday

Saturday, February 28 by Tami Seitz

At approximately 11:03 a.m. on February 26, 2026, the Muscatine Joint Communications Center (MUSCOM) received a 911 call reporting flames and heavy black smoke coming from a multi‑family residential building at 2424 Park Avenue. Fire crews arrived to find smoke coming from a second‑floor apartment.... Read More.

MPW Advances Ownership Of Muscatine Solar 1 And Approves Next-Phase Solar Development

Wednesday, February 25 by News Room

After a closed session at Tuesday night’s Board of Water, Electric and Communications meeting, Trustees authorized the Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) General Manager, Gage Huston, to finalize negotiations and execute a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (MIPA) with Nokomis Bay, LLC. The agreement enables... Read More.

Muscatine Police Announce A.T.E. Mobile Traffic Enforcement Schedule for Isett Avenue

Tuesday, February 10 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Police Department has announced the deployment schedule for the Automated Traffic Enforcement (A.T.E.) mobile vehicle: Tuesday-Friday (February 10-13, 2026) – 2100 block of Isett Avenue. Deployment locations and dates are subject to change without notice. For more info about the program click on the... Read More.

Muscatine Police Arrest Suspect In Stabbing Incident

Thursday, February 5 by Connor Kenney

The Muscatine Police Department has announced that they have made an arrest the stabbing incident that occurred on Walnut Street earlier this week. According the release, Muscatine police say a suspect has been arrested following a stabbing reported Monday evening in the 200 block... Read More.