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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.

Parks and Recreation announces fee increases starting March 31

Tuesday, March 18 by Submitted

The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department has announced fee increases for various services, effective March 31, 2025. The updated fees will apply to youth and adult recreation programs, Aquatic Center admission, Greenwood Cemetery services, shelter and building reservations, Kent Stein and Soccer Complex maintenance,... Read More.

Muscatine Civic Chorale to celebrate 50 years with ‘Musical Moments in Time’

Tuesday, March 18 by Kassidy Watson-Perry

The Muscatine Civic Chorale is celebrating five decades of enchanting music and will commemorate the milestone anniversary with "Musical Moments in Time," a free concert event set for Friday, April 4, 2025, at Wesley United Methodist Church. The Chorale is thrilled to announce that the... 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.

Public hearing on proposed tax levy set for April 3

Monday, March 17 by Submitted

The Muscatine City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for Fiscal Year 2026 at 5:30 p.m., April 3, 2025, in the Council Chambers at Muscatine City Hall. The proposed tax levy for the City of Muscatine is 15.95328. At... 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.

Greenwood Cemetery fees, rules among revisions by Parks and Recreation Department

Friday, March 14 by Submitted

The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department has revised the Rules and Regulations for Greenwood Cemetery, introducing updates that include new fees, requirements, and policies. Greenwood Cemetery is located at 1814 Lucas Street. The updated rules and regulations are available on the City of Muscatine website... 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.

Join the Get Outside Club for fun in the great outdoors this summer

Friday, March 14 by Submitted

Are you ready to step outside, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy some healthy fun? The Get Outside Club invites you to Oak Park on Isett Avenue this Saturday, March 15, from 1-3 p.m. for an afternoon of outdoor excitement — weather permitting! Muscatine... 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.