Inaugural City of Muscatine Newsletter
We made it to 2016! To kick off the new year, the City of Muscatine is starting a new monthly eNewsletter with information about what's happening within the various departments of the City. Here you will find information about events, projects and other news. Please be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more updates! Our blog also contains regular updates that highlight individual departments.
Here's to a wonderful 2016!
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Congratulations to Public Works Director Randy Hill on His Retirement
Randy served the City of Muscatine for 37 years and will be missed by City staff and members of the community! We are thankful for Randy's efforts on major projects in the City and we look forward to continuing the work he started on projects such as the Mississippi Drive Corridor.
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100th Anniversary of Paid Fire Department Open House on Sunday, Jan. 3 from 1 to 3 p.m.
On Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, the City of Muscatine Fire Department will celebrate 100 years as a paid department. They invite the public to an open house at the Muscatine Public Safety Building, 312 E Fifth Street, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Jan. 3 to commemorate this crucial piece of their history.
The open house will consist of tours with Freddie the Fire Truck and a reception with food and drinks. Retired Captain Mike Van Wey will give a presentation at 2 p.m.
Please join the Muscatine Fire Department to learn more about their history and to celebrate the last 100 years of the department.
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As we experience more winter weather in Muscatine, it's a good idea to be prepared. You may have questions about where to park during a Snow Emergency, so we have blog post that gives you all the details. The City takes your safety seriously, which is why we care about properly clearing the roads. We appreciate your consideration and understanding when a Snow Emergency goes into effect. Your help with moving vehicles to the correct side of the street allows us to more efficiently clear them.
Read all about what to do during a Snow Emergency on the City of Muscatine blog.
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Parks and Recreation
Softball Skills Clinic
All girls in grades first through sixth are invited to participate in the softball skills clinic. Come learn the fundamentals of softball through hitting, throwing, and fielding. Staff will lead the children in an instructional program once a week for four weeks.
It will be held at Central Middle School Gymnasium on Sunday afternoons – February 7, 14, 21 and 28. First and second grade will be from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Third and fourth grade will be from 5 p.m to 6 p.m. Fifth and sixth grade will be from 6 p.m to 7 p.m. Each participant will need to bring a glove and bat.
The registration fee for the clinic is $20.00 for residents and $25.00 for non-residents. All participants will receive a t-shirt.
Registration is limited. The registration deadline is Monday, January 25, 2016 at 5 p.m. You may register at the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department in the lower level of City Hall, 215 Sycamore, by phone with credit card, or online at http://activenet6.active.com/muscatine/
Baseball Fundamentals Clinic
All boys in grades first through sixth are invited to participate in the Basketball Fundamentals Clinic. Come learn the fundamentals of baseball through hitting, throwing, and fielding. Staff will lead the children in an instructional program once a week for four weeks.
It will be held at Central Middle School Gymnasium on Sunday afternoons – February 7, 14, 21 and 28. First and second grade will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Third and fourth grade will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Fifth and sixth grade will be from 3 p.m to 4 p.m. Each participant will need to bring a glove and bat.
The registration fee for the clinic is $20.00 for residents and $25.00 for non-residents. All participants will receive a t-shirt.
Registration is limited. The registration deadline is Monday, January 25, 2016 at 5 p.m. You may register at the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department in the lower level of City Hall, 215 Sycamore, by phone with credit card, or online at http://activenet6.active.com/muscatine/.
BlastBall
The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department is offering BlastBall for 3 - 6 year olds. BlastBall is a fun and exciting version of Tee-Ball designed to introduce children to the game through learning the basics of baseball and softball. Players do not need gloves or any special equipment to play this game. Soft bats and balls are provided. Parental assistance during this program is encouraged. Staff will be on hand to lead groups in instruction and game play. This is a great program to prepare your child for Tee-Ball this summer!
BlastBall will be held at the Central Middle School Gym and two sessions are available:
Mondays, February 1, 8, 15, and 22. Ages 3 & 4 will meet from 6:15 – 7:00 pm, and ages 5 & 6 will meet from 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm.
Saturdays, February 6, 13, 20 and 27. Ages 3 & 4 will meet from 11:15 am – Noon, and ages 5 & 6 will meet from Noon – 12:45 pm.
The registration fee for BlastBall is $20.00 for residents, $25.00 for non-residents, and a t-shirt is included. The deadline for registration will be Monday, January 25, 2016, at 5:00 pm. You may register at the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department in the lower level of City Hall, 215 Sycamore, by phone with credit card, or online at http://activenet6.active.com/muscatine/.
If you have any questions about any of these youth sports activites, please call the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department at 563-263-0241.
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Muscatine Police Department Hosted Shop with a Cop
The 24th Annual Shop with a Cop was held on Monday, Dec. 14 and Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015 at Wal-Mart. The Police Department and their community supporters were able to provide toys for nearly 100 kids in the Muscatine community. The Police Department hopes to raise even more money in 2016 so that more students will be able to shop with a cop!
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Members of Muscatine Fire Department Donated Money to Purchase Bikes
They delivered bikes to homes of children nominated by the Salvation Army on Dec. 23. Wal-Mart helped provide the bikes at a discounted price and also donated $100 to the cause!
Pictured are members of the Blue Shift with Fire Chief Jerry Ewers.
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The Recycling Center and Transfer Station
Meet our new automated garbage truck! It makes picking up waste safer and more efficient. To see the truck in action, check out the video that is posted on our Facebook page.
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Mississippi Drive Corridor Project
The 2nd public engagement event for the Mississippi Drive Corridor Project was held on Nov. 10. We had over 175 people at the event to learn more about the project and provide input. Be sure to visit the project website for further updates and to see the preliminary design ideas!
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The City of Muscatine is looking for dependable, hard workers to fill seasonal Parks and Recreation positions for spring/summer of 2016. Job opportunities include:
Aquatic Center Assistant Managers
Aquatic Center Cashiers
Aquatic Center Lifeguards
Aquatic Center Manager
Aquatic Center Pool Maintenance
Aquatic Center Slide Attendants
Club House Food and Beverage Cashiers
Club House Supervisor Seasonal Equipment Operators
Gas Dock Attendants
Recreation Leaders
Seasonal Grounds Keepers
Seasonal Laborers
Tee-ball Aides
Tennis Instructor
Tot-Lot Instructor
Volleyball Supervisor
Pay is dependent upon position, qualifications, and experience. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 563-263-0241 or Human Resources at 563-264-1550 for more information. Applications are available in the Human Resources Department at City Hall, 215 Sycamore Street, Muscatine. Applications are also available here and can be emailed to sromagnoli@muscatineiowa.gov. Muscatine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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