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Glimpse life in law enforcement at Junior Police Academy

Post author By City of Muscatine
Post date April 14, 2023

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Police Department, in cooperation with Muscatine Community College, will again offer high school students the opportunity to learn about law enforcement through the Junior Police Academy. The five-day training will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 5-9, 2023.

Students will learn what it takes to become a police officer with hands-on lessons and activities that include:

The students receive hands-on instruction from Muscatine Community College staff and officers from the Muscatine Police Department and participate in activities emphasizing certain aspects of law enforcement work. These include: physical conditioning, OWI processing and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Muscatine Special Operations Team (SWAT) operations, crime scene investigation, K-9 operations, evidence collection, medical training, and defensive tactics.

There is no cost to attend and lunch is provided. All high school students are eligible to apply, however space is limited. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors. Those that attend will have an opportunity to earn a $500 scholarship from the Muscatine Police Officers Association and a $500 scholarship from Muscatine Community College (if they choose to continue their education at one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges).

The deadline to apply is May 1, 2023.

Watch Assistant Police Chief Steve Snyder’s presentation.

Download the Junior Police Academy poster.

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City of Muscatine Press Releases

School issues statement regarding threat to high school

Post author By City of Muscatine
Post date March 21, 2023

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The following is a statement from Muscatine Community School District Superintendent Clint Christopher and Muscatine Police Chief Tony Kies regarding the response to a threat called into Muscatine Police just after the start of the school day.

Muscatine High School students, families, and staff members,

Our high school was ‘swatted’ this morning. That means that a fake threat was called into the Muscatine Police Department from outside of the state of Iowa. The threat also referenced a staff member’s name that does not exist within our high school or district.

Muscatine Police responded accordingly, swept the entire building, and once they informed us that there was no credible threat, we could resume the school day.

While this is certainly a disruption to the day, we will do our best to resume school as normal at Muscatine High School. Should any students or staff need to speak with a counselor, please know it is okay.

Similar ‘swatting’ calls are happening to other school districts across the state of Iowa. Mulberry Elementary School was also temporarily locked down due to its proximity to Muscatine High School.

Please know that we take the safety of all students and staff very seriously and work very closely with the Muscatine Police Department. We appreciate their efforts and timely response.

Thank you,

Clint Christopher
Superintendent

Tony Kies
Chief, Muscatine Police Department

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City of Muscatine Press Releases

Art Center, Library close early due to weather

Post author By City of Muscatine
Post date February 16, 2023

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Art Center along with the Musser Public Library and HNI Community Center closed this afternoon due to the weather conditions.

The Muscatine Art Center closed at 2 p.m. today with the Mini Masters and the Alexander Clark program both cancelled. A new date for the Clark program will be announced later.

Both facilities will open at their regular times on Friday (Feb. 17).

It was announced earlier today that Republic Services had suspended recycling collection for Thursday due to the weather. Republic will resume recycling collection on Friday with a one-day delay (Thursday recycling to be picked up on Friday and Friday’s recycling on Saturday).

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City of Muscatine Press Releases

Reduced hours for Musser Library Friday

Post author By City of Muscatine
Post date December 23, 2022

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Musser Public Library and HNI Community Center will be operating reduced hours on Friday (Dec. 23). Musser Library will open at 10 a.m. and close at 2 p.m. due to the weather conditions.

The library will be closed on Saturday (Dec. 24), Sunday (Dec. 25), and Monday (Dec. 26) for the Christmas holiday. The library will resume normal hours on Tuesday (Dec. 27). Normal hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m-2 p.m.; Sunday 12-4 p.m.).

For more information visit the LIBRARY website or call 563-263-3065

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City of Muscatine Press Releases

City announces early closings due to weather conditions

Post author By City of Muscatine
Post date December 22, 2022

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Musser Public Library and HNI Community Center, Muscatine Art Center, and Muscatine City Hall each announced early closings due to the current weather conditions.

In consideration of the safety of staff and patrons, the Musser Public Library and HNI Community Center closed at 1 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 22). Musser Library will reopen at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, weather permitting.

For more information visit the LIBRARY website or call 563-263-3065

The Muscatine Art Center closed at 2 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 22) due to the extreme cold and snowy conditions. The Art Center will be closed for the Christmas holiday Friday (Dec. 23) through Monday (Dec. 26).

The Art Center will resume normal hours of operation on Tuesday (Dec. 27). Normal hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 1-5 p.m.). The Art Center is normally closed to the public on Mondays.

For more information, visit the ART CENTER website or call 563-263-8282.

The City of Muscatine closed City Hall at 2 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 22) due to the extreme weather conditions, City of Muscatine offices will be closed on Friday (Dec. 23) and Monday (Dec. 26) for the Christmas holiday. All offices will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday (Dec. 27).

Residents and visitors are advised to keep up to date on weather conditions before travelling during the holiday weekend. Dangerous cold temperatures, wind, and blowing snow will make travel difficult. Be safe on the road and at home this holiday season.

Download HOLIDAY SCHEDULE (PDF) for more information on the holiday schedule for the City of Muscatine.

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City of Muscatine Press Releases

Candy Cane Hunt returns to the riverfront in 2022

Post author By City of Muscatine
Post date November 16, 2022

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine and the Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to come down to the riverfront December 2 and join in on some deliciously good fun with the annual Candy Cane Hunt.

Hunters and spectators are asked to gather outside of the Pearl City Station in Riverside Park with the hunt beginning at 6:00 p.m. Areas for the hunt will be set up in the green space near the basketball courts for two age groups including pre-kindergarten through first grade and second through fourth grade girls and boys.

Children will sweep through the designated areas gathering up the sweet treats that they will be able to keep. The young hunters will receive a prize for each candy cane found. “Special” candy canes will be sprinkled around that can be redeemed at Pearl City Station for a special toy.

The Candy Cane Hunt will be held in the dark, so bring a flashlight if you wish. LED flashlights will be available from our sponsors if you do not have one.

Please contact the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department at (563) 263-0241 for more information.

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City of Muscatine Press Releases

Muscatine set to host 12th annual Fall Festival

Post author By City of Muscatine
Post date October 6, 2022

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The community is invited to venture out to the Muscatine Mall from 1-3 p.m. on October 15 as the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department hosts the 12th Annual Fall Festival.

The main corridors will be filled with a variety of autumn-inspired crafts that would be perfect for home, or office, décor. A variety of games and activities that are sure to entertain the whole family will also be available throughout the Muscatine Mall during the event.

Children will have a blast creating Halloween crafts, playing games, winning prizes, and much more. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes.

Families and children of all ages are encouraged to attend this event. There is no cost to participate in the Fall Festival.

Please contact the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department at (563) 263-0241 for more information.

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City of Muscatine Press Releases

Muscatine Police, school officials joint statement on Texas tragedy

Post author By City of Muscatine
Post date May 25, 2022

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Police Department and the Muscatine Community School District released the following statement today (May 25) in regards to the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, and the current safety efforts for Muscatine school students and staff.

Late Tuesday afternoon, the news was breaking across the country regarding a school shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. We learned that 21 people were killed, including 19 students and two teachers. The Muscatine Community School District and the Muscatine Police Department mourn the loss of the families and friends impacted by this tragedy.

It is essential for our families to know that while we may not know the “why” behind these senseless acts, the MCSD team of counselors is available to support students and staff members. We also want to communicate and update the Muscatine community on our ongoing safety efforts taken to protect our Muskie students and staff members.

We continue to work on safety and emergency operation plans for the school district with emergency response personnel, and the Muscatine Police Department. That includes a multi-layered approach to school safety including; secure entrances and classroom doors, security cameras, school resource officers on-site at the junior high and high school along with added mental health support for students.

In light of the tragic events in Uvalde, we strongly encourage all MCSD families to talk to their students and listen to their concerns. We also urge that students continue to “See Something, Say Something” and communicate with school officials when they observe things that concern them. Students should never feel intimidated or embarrassed by sharing their concerns. The Muscatine Community School District and Muscatine Police Department appreciate the continued support from families, staff members, and the entire Muscatine community. The goal is to provide a safe environment for all our students and staff members.

Clint Christopher, Superintendent

Brett Talkington, Chief of Police

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City of Muscatine Press Releases

More snow means more fun at Snow Pile Treasure Hunt January 29

Post author By City of Muscatine
Post date January 15, 2022

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The community is invited to come enjoy an afternoon of hunting for buried treasure, building snow creatures, and drinking hot cocoa as the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department hosts the Snow Pile Treasure Hunt January 29. The hunt will be held 1-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course located at 1820 Hwy 38 North in Muscatine.

The family-friendly event will begin at 1:00 p.m. with the Snow Pile Treasure Hunt for children in preschool through the fifth grade who will be searching for hidden golf balls that can be redeemed for prizes at the table located just outside the Clubhouse.

A Snow Creature Building Contest will be held immediately following the Snow Pile Treasure Hunt and is open to artists of all ages. Families will have fun racing against the clock to gather their materials and build the most creative snow creature. Each participant will receive a prize.

Attendees will be able to warm up inside the Clubhouse throughout the event at a delicious hot cocoa bar.

This is a free activity with no pre-registration required. Please contact the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department at (563) 263-0241 for more information.

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