News & Updates

Snow Emergency- 12/19/24

A snow emergency is now in effect for the next 48 hrs. Please park on the odd side of the …

December 19, 2024 |

Cresco City Hall Closed November 28th & 29th

City Hall will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th. Payments can be dropped in the drop box …

November 25, 2024 | City News

TextMyGov Announcement

The City of Cresco, IA is excited to launch TextMyGov, a new, smart text messaging service! Residents can receive important …

November 25, 2024 | City News

Request for Snow Removal Bids

Snow Removal The City of Cresco is asking for bids on snow & ice removal on sidewalks at 7 different …

November 25, 2024 | City News

City Council Agendas & Minutes

City Council agendas & minutes can be found under the government tab at the very top of the page then …

October 22, 2024 |

2024 Public Hearing to Amend Cresco Urban Renewal Area

2024 Amend To Cresco URA Notice

August 22, 2024 | Budget, Public Hearings

Public Hearing for Rezoning for BDM Property

Public Hearing Rezoning BDM

August 22, 2024 | Budget, Public Hearings

Storm/Tornado Sirens

Tornado Season Is Approaching Tornado Sirens will be tested every Thursday at noon beginning the week of April 15th. This …

April 4, 2024 | City News, Public Notices

Budget Amendment FY23/24

Budget Amendment FY23/24

March 27, 2024 | Budget, Public Notices

Budget Hearing FY24/25

Budget Hearing FY24/25

March 27, 2024 | Budget, Public Hearings

Proposed FY24/25 Budget

FY24/25 Budget

March 27, 2024 | Budget

Public Hearing – Proposed Property Tax Levy – Fiscal Year 24/25

Proposed Property Tax Levy

March 8, 2024 | Budget, Public Hearings

Issac Wiltgen Legacy Foundation

The Cresco Fitness Center founded the Isaac Wiltgen Legacy Foundation after his parents, Mark and LuAnn Wiltgen wanted to give …

February 22, 2024 | Park & Recreation News

Free fire wood at Yard Waste Site

Free Fire Wood at Yard Waste Site for City of Cresco Residents. Any tree limbs or trees left bigger than …

February 21, 2024 |

City Council appoints Alex Fortune mayor

Over the last week, Council members conducted interviews with Mayor applicants. On February 19, 2024, Alex Fortune was appointed as …

February 20, 2024 | City News

Lead Service Line Survey

Lead Service Line Survey   The Iowa DNR requires Cities to complete a lead service line inventory on all service …

February 6, 2024 | City News, City Projects

City of Cresco Comprehensive Plan

Taken from the resolution adopting the Comprehensive Smart Plan 2012 (Resolution 111201) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of …

January 31, 2024 | City News, City Projects

City of Cresco Strategic Plan

A Strategic Plan is a statement and a commitment to work on projects and programs that will make Cresco a …

January 31, 2024 | City News, City Projects

Rural Housing Grant

Community Survey on Housing Needs Announced   The City of Cresco has begun working with Iowa State University Extension and …

January 4, 2024 | City News, City Projects

Snow and Ice Removal from Sidewalks

It is the responsibility of the property owners to remove snow and ice promptly from sidewalks.  If the snow and …

November 15, 2023 | Street Department

Construction update for 7th Street Project, Cresco, IA

7th Street will remain closed until it is frozen solid.

November 15, 2023 | City News, City Projects

Parking Violations: Alternate

Admitted violations of parking restrictions imposed by this Code of Ordinances may be charged upon a simple notice of a …

November 15, 2023 | Street Department

Snow Removal Parking

OFFICIAL NOTICE: Snow Removal Parking Effective Dates: November 15th thru April 15th On odd number calendar days beginning at five …

November 15, 2023 | Street Department

Board & Commission Meetings This Week

Cresco Theatre Commission meeting Monday, January 8, 2024 at 5:30 pm at Cresco Theatre  in Champlin. Agenda can be found …

November 8, 2023 | City News

City of Cresco Capital Improvements Plan

“Blueprint for the Future of Cresco” 2022-2027   The City of Cresco Capital Improvements Plan is a “tool” for the …

June 6, 2023 | City News, City Projects

7th Street West Reconstruction Project

PROJECT DESIGN All existing pavement, granular base, and concrete curb on 7th Street West from Highway 9 to 4th Avenue …

June 1, 2023 | City News, City Projects

Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund

Who Can We Help? Individuals, community organizations, non-profit and for-profit developers in rehabilitation, repair, and creation of projects that improve …

April 12, 2023 | City Projects

Dollars On Your Doorstep – Rehab Housing

WANT SOME FUNDS TO FIX UP YOUR HOME? YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR REPAIRS! The Northeast Iowa …

April 12, 2023 | City Projects

History of Cresco Parks

(Presumably written by Gene Aberg in the late 1980’s or early 1990’s.) The early history of the Cresco parks is …

June 19, 2015 | Park & Recreation News