City of Muscatine

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

The City of Muscatine is taking applications for City Administrator. The City Administrator serves as the Chief Administrative Officer and is responsible for the oversight and coordination of all operating departments including the supervision and direction of all department directors. For information about the role and the community visit https://lnkd.in/gUAcstdz To apply visit https://lnkd.in/gSYaUHKQ

The National Safety Council advises everyone to enjoy fireworks at public displays conducted by professionals, and not to use any fireworks at home. They may be legal but they are not safe. For more information on fireworks in the City of #Muscatine click on https://lnkd.in/gQKsiXnA #fireworkssafety

The Traffic Enforcement Unit of the #Muscatine Police Department was recently honored at the 32nd Annual Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) Conference with the presentation of the 2024 Commissioner’s Award for Traffic Safety for their outstanding efforts in occupant protection. https://lnkd.in/ghYG2hBW #trafficsafety #seatbeltssavelives