About

Located on the banks of the Mighty Mississippi River in Eastern Iowa, Muscatine is a community rich in history and beauty. It is an economically strong business center, where several Fortune 500™ have chosen to locate. Once a world leader in the pearl button manufacturing industry, Muscatine earned the name, Pearl of the Mississippi. Former Muscatine resident Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) once recalled, “And I remember Muscatine—still more pleasantly—for its summer sunsets. I have never seen any, on either side of the ocean, that equaled them.” His fond recollection provides some insight into why Muscatine is a great place to live, work, play, and visit.