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Muscatine Farmers Market Celebrates Customers with Aug. 8 Event

Friday, July 31 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Farmers Market will celebrate its customers with a Customer Appreciation Event from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. The event will feature community displays, activities for children, music, giveaways and local vendors. Featured activities and displays will include: Muscatine Fire Department equipment Coffee... Read More.

Devitt Avenue to Close Aug. 3 for West Hill Sewer Project in Muscatine

Thursday, July 30 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine Public Works officials announced that Devitt Avenue will close to through traffic from Newell Avenue to Pinefield Street beginning Monday, August 3, as KE Flatworks, Inc. advances work in Phase 6D of the West Hill Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project (WHSSSP). Limited... Read More.

Junior Achievement Boos & Bites Returns to Muscatine to Support Student Financial Literacy

Thursday, July 30 by Tami Seitz

Junior Achievement of the Heartland will celebrate its 70th anniversary with the eighth annual JA Taste of Achievement Boos & Bites on Thursday, Oct. 22, at The Merrill Hotel in Muscatine. The fundraiser will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. and features food, drinks, live music,... Read More.

Muscatine Seeking Residents for Historic Preservation Commission

Monday, July 27 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Historic Preservation Commission. The commission helps preserve Muscatine’s historic, architectural and cultural heritage by identifying and protecting properties, structures and districts with historical significance. The commission meets at 5:15 p.m. on the... Read More.

Muscatine SPARK! Students Create Winning Towhead Island Logo

Monday, July 27 by Tami Seitz

Sixth-grade students in the SPARK! summer learning program recently put their creativity and teamwork to work in the 2026 Towhead Island Logo Design Competition, with one student team earning top honors for its design. The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine recently concluded the student-centered competition,... Read More.

Muscatine Police to Host National Night Out at Musco Sports Center

Saturday, July 25 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Police Department will host National Night Out 2026 from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Musco Sports Center. The free, family-friendly event will bring residents, local law enforcement, firefighters and other first responders together for an evening of food, games,... Read More.

Iowa DOT to install traffic counters around Muscatine July 26-30

Saturday, July 25 by Tami Seitz

Residents can expect to see Iowa Department of Transportation crews installing traffic counters at multiple locations throughout Muscatine beginning Sunday, July 26, through Thursday, July 30. The annual summer traffic-counting program is part of a statewide effort to collect data on roadway use. The information... Read More.

Nick Gow Named Director of Muscatine Parks and Recreation

Thursday, July 23 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine has appointed Nick Gow as its new parks and recreation director. City Administrator, Matt Mardesen announced the appointment following a competitive selection process, citing Gow's leadership experience, operational expertise, and commitment to serving the community through parks and recreation. Gow has spent... Read More.

Muscatine to Honor Lifeguards and Pool Staff During International Appreciation Day

Thursday, July 23 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine will recognize the lifeguards and pool staff who help keep the community safe during International Lifeguard and Pool Staff Appreciation Day on Friday, July 31. Mayor Brad Bark proclaimed July 31 as International Lifeguard and Pool Staff Appreciation Day during Tuesday's... Read More.

Muscatine Schools Share 2026-27 Calendar and Important No-School Dates

Wednesday, July 22 by Tami Seitz

The Muscatine Community School District is encouraging families to plan ahead by reviewing the 2026-27 school calendar and noting scheduled days when students will be out of school. The district recently shared a calendar highlighting holiday breaks, spring break, teacher inservice days and conference compensatory... Read More.

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