City of Muscatine

The City of Muscatine, along with Muscatine County, is participating in the Solid Waste Environmental Management System (EMS) sponsored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that promotes the programs and services offered by the Solid Waste Division in Muscatine. https://lnkd.in/gecbvFGH #muscatine #solidwastemanagement #environmentalawareness

IN THE NEWS - Tis the season to curl up at home with a good book from the Musser Public Library. https://lnkd.in/gjUM_aYM

A veteran administrator will assume the duties of City Administrator for the City of Muscatine after his contract was approved by the Muscatine City Council Thursday (Dec. 5). https://bit.ly/49mFaTS #muscatine #cityadministrator #collaboratemuscatine

For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. From testing family recipes to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations. However, remember to practice fire safety when cooking for Thanksgiving. For more information click on the following link https://bit.ly/48UudIV #muscatine #firesafety #thanksgivingcooking

TRAINING TO BE READY FOR EVERY POSSIBILITY - The Muscatine Fire Department (MFD) and Muscatine Power & Water (MPW) combined to perform a drill at the Muscatine Power facility on Dick Drake Way Tuesday (Nov. 19). MPW ran a simulation with a hazardous leak at the facility and enacted their emergency plan. MFD responded with their ambulance and Hazmat personnel to treat a victim and mitigate the hazardous chemical leak. The simulation was conducted to better prepare MFD and MPW for the unlikely scenario that a chemical leak occurred at the plant and personnel were injured.

Muscatine County has transitioned to the mission-critical land mobile radio (LMR) network that will increase radio coverage, improve signal reception and voice quality and enhance interoperability for Muscatine County first responders, including police, fire and EMS. For more information click on the link https://bit.ly/40ydokT #muscatine #interoperability #MotorolaSolutions #firstreponders #MUSCOM

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is preparing to once again provide a valuable service to the residents of #Muscatine and collect piles of leaves placed curbside during the Fall Leaf Collection Program. But this year there is a twist. For more information click on the link https://bit.ly/4eDxrCB #leafpickup

Corn Belt Ports, a part of the Mississippi River Cities & Towns Initiative, announced the formation of the Ports of Eastern Iowa Authority following a recent meeting of Initiative representatives earlier this month. Muscatine Mayor Brad Bark, the state chair of Iowa for the Initiative, made the announcement Tuesday. For more information click on the link https://bit.ly/3TIDXQh #muscatine #cornbeltports

The #Muscatine Fire Department, Muscatine Police Department, and the City of Muscatine invite residents to join them for a Moment of Silence at 7 a.m. Wednesday at the Muscatine Firefighters Memorial located on the corner of East 5th and Cedar streets. A memorial stair climb will be held in the bleachers at Muscatine High School starting at 8:52 a.m. For more information click on the link https://bit.ly/4giqhVx

It is important for parents to talk with their children about bus stop safety, and for drivers to understand what to do when approaching a stopped school bus. For more information click on the link https://lnkd.in/ggVKhBRd #muscatine #schoolbussafety #safechildren