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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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Seasonal Job Fair at Municipal Golf Course March 18

Post author By City of Muscatine
Post date March 15, 2023

MUSCATINE, Iowa –The Parks and Recreation Department is looking to hire dependable, hardworking individuals to fill a variety of seasonal positions for the 2023 spring and summer seasons. A job fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, in the Clubhouse at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course.

Parks and Recreation staff will be on hand to interact with attendees, discuss the job functions of available positions, and to discuss employment options.

If you are an individual who may consider a flexible work schedule, able to focus on higher level skills like safety and customer service, or an individual looking for their first job but willing and able to learn on the job, the Parks and Recreation Department has an opportunity for you.

A variety of positions are available including lifeguards, slide attendants, cashiers, equipment operators, office clerk, Golf Clubhouse supervisors, gas dock attendants, recreation program leaders, seasonal maintenance laborers, groundskeepers and College Search Kickoff program assistants.

Come out to the Golf Course to talk with current staff, review open positions, and fill out an application. Interested persons may also fill out an application ahead of time by visiting the Career Center on the City of Muscatine website.

For more information, please contact the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department at (563) 263-0241.

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Musser Skate Park closed to public June 8-9

Post author By City of Muscatine
Post date June 3, 2022

MUSCATINE, Iowa –The Musser Park Skate Park will be closed for two days next week as the Parks and Recreation Department completes maintenance repairs. The Skate Park will be closed Wednesday (June 8) and Thursday (June (9), and will reopen for use on Friday (June 10), weather permitting.

For more information, please contact the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department at (563) 263-0241.

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Muscatine Harbor Gas Dock opens for the season Friday (May 27)

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

MUSCATINE, Iowa –The Gas Dock, located on the Muscatine riverfront in the channel just upriver from the Muscatine Boat Harbor, will begin serving customers at 5 p.m. Friday (May 27), weather permitting, according to the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department. The Gas Dock service will have both gas and diesel available along with pump out service for boaters.

The Gas Dock will be open 5-7 p.m. on Fridays and from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Fuel is also available during the weekdays by calling the Parks and Recreation office at (563) 263-0241 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

The Parks and Recreation Department reminds patrons that slip rentals are currently being taken, and that the Muscatine Municipal Boat Harbor is the perfect place to store your boat for the season. Contact the Parks and Recreation Department office to reserve your slip over the phone at (563) 263-0241 or via email at parksoffice@muscatineiowa.gov.

For more information, please contact the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department at (563) 263-0241

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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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