The City of Muscatine will observe the Veterans Day holiday on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with most city offices closed as the community joins the nation in honoring the service and sacrifice of military veterans. The City also extends its gratitude to the veterans who serve the community every day as members of the City of Muscatine workforce.
Veterans Day is a time to recognize the courage, commitment, and dedication of the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Most city offices will be closed on Wednesday and will reopen for normal business hours on Thursday, Nov. 12. Essential public safety services will continue without interruption.
City Service Changes for Veterans Day
Transfer Station
The Muscatine Transfer Station will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, and will reopen Thursday, Nov. 12.
Regular hours are:
- Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (last load on scale at 3:15 p.m.)
- Saturday: 8 a.m.-noon (last load on scale at 11:45 a.m.)
For more information, visit the Solid Waste Division page on the City website or call 563-263-9689.
Compost Facility
The Muscatine Compost Facility will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, and will reopen Thursday, Nov. 12.
Regular hours are:
- Sunday-Friday: Noon-5 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
For more information, visit the Compost Site page on the City website or call 563-263-9689.
Collection Schedule Changes
- Refuse Collection: No curbside refuse collection on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Residents on the Wednesday route will have refuse collected on Thursday, Nov. 12, along with the regular Thursday route.
- Yard Waste Collection: No yard waste collection on Wednesday, Nov. 11, or Thursday, Nov. 12. Regular service resumes Friday on residents’ normal collection days.
- Recycling Collection: Recycling collection will remain on the regular schedule.
- Bulky Waste Collection: No bulky waste collection on Wednesday, Nov. 11, or Thursday, Nov. 12. To schedule a pickup, visit the Curbside Bulk Collection page on the City website or call 563-264-5865.
Other City Services
MuscaBus Transit
MuscaBus will operate its normal route schedule on Veterans Day. Veterans may ride free with valid identification.
For more information, call 563-263-8152 or visit the Transit page on the City website.
Musser Public Library and HNI Community Center
The Musser Public Library and HNI Community Center will be open Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Library hours are:
- Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
For more information, visit the library website or call 563-263-3065.
Muscatine Art Center
The Muscatine Art Center will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, and will reopen Thursday, Nov. 12.
For more information, visit the Art Center website or call 563-263-8282.
Public Safety and Public Works
The Muscatine Fire Department and Muscatine Police Department will remain fully staffed throughout the holiday. Public Works personnel will be on call to respond to emergencies.
For non-emergency assistance, call:
- City Hall: 563-264-1550
- Public Safety: 563-263-9922
- Public Works: 563-263-8933
For emergencies, dial 911.
Muscatine Municipal Golf Course
The Muscatine Municipal Golf Course will be open on Veterans Day, weather permitting.
To reserve a tee time, call 563-263-4735 or visit the Golf Course page on the City website.
Parks and Recreation
All City parks, including the Muscatine Dog Park, Pollinator Park, and the Muscatine Trail System, will remain open for public use during the holiday.
For information on park amenities, recreation programs, or facility rentals, visit the Parks and Recreation page on the City website, call 563-263-0241, or email [email protected].
The City of Muscatine thanks all veterans for their service to our nation and extends special appreciation to the veterans who continue serving the community through their work in local government, public safety, and public service.
