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Muscatine is the county seat of Muscatine County, located in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Iowa, on the west bank of the Mississippi River. The city is known for its long history in the pearl button industry, and in the late 1800s was the world's leading center of freshwater pearl button production, known as the "Pearl Button Capital of the World". The local economy is now diversified into manufacturing, agriculture and logistics.
Muscatine is rich in natural and cultural attractions, such as the Pearl Button Museum on the Mississippi Riverfront, a historic commercial district, and annual festivals such as Riverfest. With a population of approximately 23,000 (2020 data), the city is characterized by riverfront recreation, fishing, and specialty agriculture (e.g., watermelon farming), combining a small-town atmosphere of life with the unique charm of industrial heritage.
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