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What’s ahead for the Muscatine 4th of July Celebration?

By Brian Weckerly,

28 days ago

Celebrate Independence Day in Muscatine!

Mayor Brad Bark joined Our Quad Cities News with details on Muscatine’s 4th of July Celebration.

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