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Volunteers needed for River Bend Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry

Tuesday, March 25 by Submitted

The Muscatine Community School District and River Bend Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry returns on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Volunteers are currently being sought to box food, sign-in individuals, and load vehicles. To volunteer, please sign up using the following link: Read More.

Leadership Muscatine seeks MORC survey participants

Tuesday, March 25 by Submitted

In preparation for an upcoming project, Leadership Muscatine wants to learn more about how local residents utilize the Muscatine Organics Recycling Center via an online survey. Whether you're a regular visitor or don't utilize the service, your feedback is important. The survey only takes a... Read More.

MUSCOM to participate in statewide tornado drill on Wednesday

Tuesday, March 25 by Kassidy Watson-Perry

The Muscatine County Joint Communications Center (MUSCOM) will be participating in the Statewide Tornado Drill to be held in conjunction with Severe Weather Awareness Week. The Drill will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26. The sirens will also be activated in... Read More.

Crossroads Inc. plans recruitment redesign event April 10

Tuesday, March 25 by Submitted

Are you a hiring manager with job openings you need to fill? Are you looking to tap into a new pool of candidates? Discover how the Crossroads Supported Employment Program connects people with disabilities to local organizations looking for dedicated employees. Crossroads is excited to... Read More.

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.

Rainbow trout, broodstock stocked in Discovery Pond

Friday, March 21 by Submitted

The Iowa DNR Fisheries stocked a total of one-thousand rainbow trout and two broodstock in Discovery Pond on Friday afternoon. The fish are fifteen months old, averaging eleven inches in length and they weigh about half a pound. They will swim circles around the pond,... Read More.

Parks and Recreation unveils 2025 summer activity brochure

Friday, March 21 by Submitted

Muscatine Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the release of the 2025 Summer Activity Brochure, packed with a wide range of programs for all ages. Whether you are interested in swim lessons, tee-ball, soccer camp, or sand volleyball, there is something for everyone... 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.