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🌱 What Muscatine residents should know about the new cat crisis fund
Also, don't miss Walking in Community Center on the Muscatine Patch calendar
Hi there, Muscatine! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Muscatine residents should know about the new cat crisis fund
- What could change in Muscatine’s hazmat partnership with Washington County?
- Why did Muscatine County’s jail just earn a statewide improvement award?
Also on today's calendar: A Handcrafted Christmas and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A little snow, up to 1", with a high of 28 and low of 20 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy, breezy and cold, temps: high: 27, low: 2. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: Colder with snow, with a high of 8 and low of -13 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Davenport considers trap-neuter-release plan for feral cats (kwqc.com) — Muscatine’s Humane Society is scrambling to fund care for stray cats after its city contract wasn’t renewed and another local shelter closed. Leaders say they must raise $40,000–$80,000 through a new cat crisis fund to keep taking in adoptable animals, as Davenport and other Quad Cities communities weigh trap-neuter-release strategies for feral cats. 
• Board OKs HR department, 2.8 percent employee wage hike, delays budget directive to next meeting (thenews-ia.com) — Washington County supervisors are weighing renewal of a hazmat-response agreement with the Muscatine Fire Department and will meet with area fire chiefs on December 17 to review options. They also approved creating a standalone HR department and a 2.8% raise for non-union county employees while delaying a broader budget decision until next week.
• Adair County Jail heralded as one of the best in Iowa (crestonnews.com) — Muscatine County’s jail has been singled out by the Iowa Department of Corrections for exceptional improvement, putting it among eight top-performing county jails statewide. The recognition follows rigorous annual inspections and highlights strong operations, safety, and management. For Muscatine residents, it’s a sign that local jail standards and oversight are drawing positive attention at the state level.
📸 Around Muscatine
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Muscatine
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★ Featured events ★
- Walking in Community Center
Wilton Public Library, 1215 Cypress St, Wilton
9:00 am
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- 6:00 pm - 5/6 Orchestra Concert in Gym
Franklin Elementary School Muscatine, IA 52761
6:00 pm - A Handcrafted Christmas
Muscatine Mall , 1903 Park Ave , Muscatine
10:00 am - Gingerbread House Workshop at the Muscatine Art Center
Muscatine Art Center , 1314 Mulberry Ave , Muscatine
1:30 pm - Boys Wrestling Meet @ DeWitt
Central DeWitt Intermediate School , 1010 4th Ave E , DeWitt
4:15 pm - Muscatine Art Center Board of Trustees Meeting
Muscatine, IA Calendar , 1314 Mulberry Avenue , Muscatine
12:00 pm - City Council Regular Meeting
Muscatine, IA Calendar , 215 Sycamore Street , Muscatine
5:30 pm - Band Concert- Big Gym
Susan Clark Junior High School Muscatine, IA 52761
6:30 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
📣 Muscatine Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Adult Studio: Holiday Felt Workshop at the Muscatine Art Center
Muscatine Art Center , 1314 Mulberry Ave , Muscatine
5:15 pm - Planning & Zoning Commission
City Hall of Muscatine , 215 Sycamore St , Muscatine
5:30 pm - Advocacy Chat
Crossroads Inc , 1424 Houser St , Muscatine
3:30 pm - Musser Public Library Board Meeting
Musser Public Library , 408 E 2nd St , Muscatine
4:30 pm
Thursday December 11
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Amanda Buenemann - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Insurance and Financial Services Position - State Farm Team Member in Muscatine. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Muscatine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Muscatine here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wapello
- PETA recognizes southeast Iowa fire chief for saving dog's life (ktvo.com)
Columbus Junction
- Interim solutions eyed as Volk resignation looms (mississippivalleypublishing.com)
Davenport
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-- The Patch AM Team
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