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Meet Your Local Heroes at Muscatine’s Public Safety Open House, October 5

Friday, October 3 by Tami Seitz

One of the community’s most popular annual events, the Muscatine Public Safety Open House, will be held on Sunday, October 5, from 12–3 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, 312 East 5th Street. The event is hosted by the Muscatine Fire Department, Muscatine Police... Read More.

Five public hearings, multiple action items on Muscatine City Council agenda

Thursday, March 20 by Submitted

The Muscatine City Council is set for a busy evening on Thursday, March 20, with five public hearings, two proclamations, and several resolutions and requests on the agenda. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting, which begins at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers... 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.

Three public hearings on March 6 City Council agenda

Thursday, March 6 by Submitted

The Muscatine City Council will conduct three public hearings and recognize the Muscatine High School State Bowling Championship Team during its March 6 meeting.The public is welcomed, and encouraged, to attend when the Council meets at 6 p.m. Thursday in the City Council Chambers... Read More.

Public invited to Friends of Musser Library annual meeting

Wednesday, February 26 by Submitted

The public is invited to the Friends of Musser Public Library’s annual meeting from 12:00-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, in Room 301 of the Musser Public Library and HNI Community Center, 408 E. 2nd St. This nonprofit organization is separate from the Musser Public... Read More.

Public survey, input opportunities available for transportation plan

Tuesday, February 25 by Submitted

Transportation connects neighbors, businesses, and our community services. It gets us to where we want and need to go. A reliable and efficient transportation network supports a dynamic, connected, and viable region. Regional transportation priorities are reviewed and updated every five years in the Iowa... Read More.

Public Health lunch and learn sessions to be held at Musser Library

Monday, February 24 by Submitted

Trinity Muscatine Public Health, in partnership with Stop HIV Iowa, is proud to present Shifting Perspectives: From Stigma to Solutions, a four-part Lunch and Learn series designed to promote health literacy and community engagement. The series will take place from 12-1 p.m. at the... Read More.

City Council to conduct two public hearings Thursday

Thursday, February 20 by Submitted

The Muscatine City Council will conduct two public hearings during its February 20 meeting seeking public comments on removing the City Ordinance on the age limit for fishing at the Weed Park Lagoons, and welcoming public comments on updates to the Greenwood Cemetery rules... Read More.

Cedar County Sheriff’s Office seeks public assistance in locating suspect

Thursday, February 13 by Submitted

The Cedar County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of Lindsey Joe Brockert.Brockert is currently wanted for:• Interference with Official Acts – Obstructing Prosecution• Two Counts of Animal AbuseIf you have any information on her location, please contact the Cedar County Sheriff’s... Read More.