It’s no secret that extremely cold and dangerous temperatures are headed to Iowa to end the week and start the weekend. With wind chills forecasted to get down to -30 to -40 in the overnight and Friday morning, schools across Iowa and the Midwest are preparing by telling kids to stay home.
On Thursday, the Muscatine Community School District announced that it will be closed on Friday, January 23rd, 2026. See the statement below:
Due to an Extreme Cold Warning issued by the National Weather Service, all Muscatine Community School District schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 23. Dangerously low wind chills are expected, posing a risk to student and staff safety. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize everyone’s well-being. If any outside organizations or individuals have reserved MCSD facilities for Friday, they will not be available for use.
Other school districts in our area have announced they are closing on Friday as well. To see all of the closings and delays for our area, head to voiceofmuscatine.com/closings-delays/. If you’re a business that will be closed or opening later than usual tomorrow, let people know by registering and giving that information here.
