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Annual Greenwood Cemetery spring cleanup underway

Tuesday, March 11 by Submitted

The annual spring cleanup at Muscatine Greenwood Cemetery is in progress. Cemetery staff request that all grave decorations be removed by the end of the day on Saturday, March 15. Any decorations remaining after this date will be removed and discarded. Grave decorations include, but... Read More.

Senior Center to host Euchre fundraising Tournament

Monday, March 10 by Submitted

Calling all Euchre players! The Muscatine Senior Center invites you to join the fun at its first-ever Euchre Tournament and fundraiser from 4-8 p.m. on March 29, in the center located at 1001 Oregon Avenue, Muscatine. The Muscatine Senior Center, which opened on May 6,... Read More.

Compost Facility opens March 22; Yard Waste bag stickers available for purchase, resident stickers offered

Monday, March 10 by Submitted

The Compost Facility at the Muscatine Transfer Station will open for the season at 9 a.m. on March 22, weather permitting, so put on those gloves, gather your yard tools, clean up the yard waste that has accumulated over the winter, bag it up,... Read More.

Fire safety tips for the basement and the garage

Monday, March 10 by Submitted

Basements and garages present additional fire safety risks compared to other home areas. Flammable liquids, storage of combustibles, gas appliances, and electrical tools can lead to fires. The National Fire Incident Reporting System notes that garage fires tend to spread farther and cause more injuries... Read More.

Burn ban in effect; Red flag warning also issued for Muscatine County

Monday, March 10 by Submitted

Muscatine County Emergency Management has issued a burn ban today, Monday, March 10, 2025. The ban is in effect until further notice. In addition, the National Weather Service - Quad Cities has issued a red flag warning for critical fire danger in effect from... Read More.

Parks and Recreation introduces RecDesk, all-new reservation platform

Monday, March 10 by Submitted

Exciting changes are happening at Muscatine Parks and Recreation! We are thrilled to introduce RecDesk, our new and improved registration and rental software. Visit https://muscatineiowa.recdesk.com/Community/Home to sign up for recreation programs, reserve buildings and shelters, and more! Creating a household account is quick and easy... Read More.

Muscatine Municipal Golf Course opens for 2025 season

Monday, March 10 by Submitted

The Muscatine Municipal Golf Course is officially open for the 2025 season, welcoming golfers starting at 12 p.m. today (March 10). Currently, the course is open for walking only. Beginning Tuesday and running through March 23, tee times will start at 10 a.m., with the... Read More.

Hawkeyes fall To Buckeyes In Final Seconds Of Defensive Battle

Friday, March 7 by Justin Miller

INDIANAPOLIS It’s round three Big Ten tournament action for the Hawkeye women tonight in Indy. They are facing off against #3 seed Ohio State. The Hawks are on the hardwood for the third night in a row as they previously earned their way forward against... Read More.

Traffic light at 1st and Clay in flashing red mode, pending repairs to controller

Friday, March 7 by Submitted

The traffic signal at the intersection of 1st Avenue and Clay Streets is currently in “Flashing Red” mode as emergency repairs to the controller are being implemented by Muscatine Power & Water. A flashing red light at an intersection means you must come to a complete... Read More.

City encourages residents to practice fire safety

Friday, March 7 by Submitted

Before a fire make digital copies of valuable documents and records like birth certificates. If you are insured, contact your insurance company for detailed instructions on protecting your property, conducting inventory and contacting fire damage restoration companies. Create and Practice a Fire Escape Plan Remember that... Read More.