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Iowa State Fair Concert Canceled for Major Artist Amid Medical Issues

Wednesday, August 12 by Tami Seitz

The 2026 Iowa State Fair gets underway tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 13, in Des Moines, but one of the fair’s highly anticipated grandstand performances will not go on as planned. “We are deeply sorry for the change,” the Iowa State Fair said in announcing the cancellation. Tickets... Read More.

Muscatine Firefighters Turn Aerial Ladder Training into a Game of Skill

Tuesday, August 11 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine firefighters recently took their training to new heights — literally — by turning an aerial ladder drill into a friendly game of precision and skill. During a Friday training exercise at Muscatine Fire Station One, firefighters practiced operating Truck 310’s aerial ladder while attempting... Read More.

Number 2 Alley in Muscatine Closed Aug. 12 for Utility Work

Tuesday, August 11 by Tami Seitz

Number 2 Alley will be closed to all traffic between Cedar Street and Walnut Street through Wednesday, August 12, for underground utility work. TelCom Construction, LLC will excavate two pits in the alley to install underground cable splices and remove existing pedestals. Work is scheduled... Read More.

Muscatine West Hill Sewer Project Advances as Phase 6D Construction Continues

Tuesday, August 11 by Tami Seitz

Construction on Phase 6D of the West Hill Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project is making progress above and below ground, with paving completed on Hagerman Drive and underground work moving onto Eisenhower Street. The paving crew with KE Flatworks, Inc. has completed work on... Read More.

Muscatine to Resurface 9 Streets and 5 Alleys Through June 2027

Sunday, August 9 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine is planning asphalt resurfacing on nine streets and five alleys as part of its 2026–2027 Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Overlay Project. Work will take place over the next 10 months, with all projects expected to be completed by June 30,... Read More.

East 2nd Street, Riverside Park Closures Planned for August 11

Sunday, August 9 by Tami Seitz

Drivers and riverfront visitors should be aware of temporary closures planned in Muscatine on Tuesday, August 11. The City of Muscatine has announced a temporary closure of both lanes of East 2nd Street for railroad crossing repairs, along with a closure of the downriver boat... Read More.

City of Muscatine Hiring Seasonal Parks and Recreation Staff for Fall and Winter Programs

Thursday, August 6 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine is hiring seasonal employees to support its Parks and Recreation Department, with openings for recreation programs and parks maintenance. Available positions include Recreation Program Instructor, Program Aide, and Seasonal Equipment Operator. City officials say the jobs are ideal for students, people... Read More.

Muscatine Schools to Host Back-to-School Bus Ride Along for Young Students

Thursday, August 6 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Community School District is inviting families with young students to take part in a Back-to-School Bus Ride Along designed to help children feel comfortable before the first day of school. The event is open to Muskie Early Learning Center (MELC), kindergarten and first-grade... Read More.

Muscatine Aquatic Center Adjusts Hours Through Labor Day Weekend

Tuesday, August 4 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department is wrapping up another fun and safe summer season and will adjust operating hours at the Muscatine Aquatic Center throughout August and early September. These changes accommodate seasonal staffing shortages as many team members return to school. Adjusted Hours... Read More.

Musco Sports Center Competes for 2026 People’s All-Star Community Award

Tuesday, August 4 by Tami Seitz

The Musco Sports Center has been selected as one of 16 statewide finalists competing for the 2026 People’s All-Star Community Award, and Muscatine residents can help determine whether the project advances. The award is part of the Iowa League of Cities’ All-Star Community Awards program,... Read More.

Iowa State Fair Concert Canceled for Major Artist Amid Medical Issues

Muscatine Firefighters Turn Aerial Ladder Training into a Game of Skill

Number 2 Alley in Muscatine Closed Aug. 12 for Utility Work

Muscatine West Hill Sewer Project Advances as Phase 6D Construction Continues

Muscatine to Resurface 9 Streets and 5 Alleys Through June 2027

East 2nd Street, Riverside Park Closures Planned for August 11

City of Muscatine Hiring Seasonal Parks and Recreation Staff for Fall and Winter Programs

Muscatine Schools to Host Back-to-School Bus Ride Along for Young Students

Muscatine Aquatic Center Adjusts Hours Through Labor Day Weekend

Musco Sports Center Competes for 2026 People’s All-Star Community Award

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