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Downtown Muscatine’s Flipped Out Furniture to Close Storefront, Continue Online

Wednesday, June 24 by Tami Seitz

Flipped Out Furniture has announced it will close its downtown Muscatine storefront after circumstances the owners say were beyond their control. In a message shared with customers, owners Becky and Josh said their location at 225 E. Second St. will be closing, bringing an emotional... Read More.

Muscatine Expands Enforcement of Mandatory East 2nd Street Evacuation as Inspections Continue

Wednesday, June 24 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine is asking all residents in the 200 block of E. 2nd Street to comply with the mandatory evacuation put in place last week as a precautionary measure. Starting on Tuesday, June 23 at 5 p.m. the Muscatine Police Department will be... Read More.

Muscatine Plans Full Day of Fourth of July Events to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

Monday, June 22 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine is preparing for a full day of patriotic celebration on Saturday, July 4, as the community marks both Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Festivities will begin at 8 a.m. with the Red, White & Ball 3-on-3... Read More.

Evacuations Continue and Safety Measures Expanded for East 2nd Street Buildings

Monday, June 22 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine has expanded safety measures and ordered the evacuation of all buildings on the north side of the 200 block of East 2nd Street after ongoing structural inspections determined the properties are unsafe for occupancy. City officials said engineers continue to monitor... Read More.

Muscatine Continues Monitoring Downtown Building Movement as East 2nd Street Closure Remains in Place

Friday, June 19 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine continues to closely monitor structural conditions on East 2nd Street following additional movement observed this week in the buildings located at 201 and 203 East 2nd Street. Conditions at the site remain dynamic according to Anthony Kies, chief of police... Read More.

When Frogs Fell From the Sky: Iowa’s Strange Dubuque Hailstorm

Tuesday, June 16 by Tami Seitz

According to the Iowa Almanac, one of Iowa’s most unusual weather stories unfolded in Dubuque on June 16, 1882, when a violent hailstorm reportedly delivered more than just ice from the clouds. The publication recounts that the storm swept through eastern Iowa with exceptionally... Read More.

Ottumwa Woman Wins $250,000 Lottery Prize

Tuesday, June 16 by Tami Seitz

An Ottumwa woman has won a $250,000 lottery prize. Eunice Graham won a top prize in the Iowa Lottery's $20 “MONOPOLY Doubler” scratch game. She purchased her winning ticket at BP, 720 Richmond Ave. in Ottumwa, and claimed her prize Friday at the lottery's main... Read More.

East Second Street Closed as Downtown Muscatine Building Demolition Moves Forward

Monday, June 15 by Tami Seitz

East Second Street has been temporarily closed at its intersection with Sycamore Street after additional structural settling was discovered between two downtown buildings slated for demolition. City officials said the closure was ordered as a precaution to protect public safety while crews stabilize the area... Read More.

Demolition of Downtown Muscatine Building Set to Begin Monday

Monday, June 15 by Tami Seitz

Demolition work on one of two evacuated buildings in downtown Muscatine is expected to begin Monday after KWQC TV 6 News says city officials awarded a contract to remove the structure at 201 E. Second St. A KWQC-TV 6 News article reports, according to a... Read More.

City of Muscatine Opens Online Surplus Auction With Vehicles, Equipment and More

Monday, June 15 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine will open its next online public surplus auction on Monday, June 15, with bidding available through 3 p.m. Monday, June 29. The auction, coordinated by the Department of Public Works, features dozens of surplus items from multiple city departments that were... Read More.

Downtown Muscatine’s Flipped Out Furniture to Close Storefront, Continue Online

Muscatine Expands Enforcement of Mandatory East 2nd Street Evacuation as Inspections Continue

Muscatine Plans Full Day of Fourth of July Events to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

Evacuations Continue and Safety Measures Expanded for East 2nd Street Buildings

Muscatine Continues Monitoring Downtown Building Movement as East 2nd Street Closure Remains in Place

When Frogs Fell From the Sky: Iowa’s Strange Dubuque Hailstorm

Ottumwa Woman Wins $250,000 Lottery Prize

East Second Street Closed as Downtown Muscatine Building Demolition Moves Forward

Demolition of Downtown Muscatine Building Set to Begin Monday

City of Muscatine Opens Online Surplus Auction With Vehicles, Equipment and More

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