Muscatine, Iowa

The city of Muscatine serves as the county seat of Muscatine County, in southeastern Iowa. Muscatine is also the principal city of the Muscatine Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Muscatine and Louisa counties. Located on a series of bluffs and hills at a major west-south bend in the Mississippi River, Muscatine is home to nearly 23,000 residents. Initially, the city was incorporated as Bloomington in 1839, but the name was changed to its present day name to reduce mail delivery confusion as there were several Bloomington’s in the Midwest. The name, Muscatine, is unique in that it is not used by any other city in the United States.

Muscatine began as a trading post in the early 1800s. By the early 1900s, pearl button manufacturers significantly contributed to Muscatine’s economy. By 1915, Weber & Sons Button Company, Inc. was the world's largest producer of fancy freshwater pearl buttons. From that time forward, Muscatine became known as "The Pearl Button Capital of the World". Weber is still manufacturing today, and celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2004. Other companies currently operating in Muscatine, include HNI Corporation, Bridgestone Bandag, Heinz, Carver Pump, Monsanto, Muscatine Foods Corporation, Musco and The Stanley Group.

For years, asbestos materials were extensively used at jobsites in Muscatine, Iowa, placing workers and their loved ones at risk for asbestos-related diseases, such as malignant mesothelioma. If you have been exposed to asbestos in Muscatine, you may benefit by seeking counsel from an asbestos lawyer.

Jobsites in Muscatine where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Muscatine, IA have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Muscatine, IA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Muscatine, IA. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.