News & Updates
Free Wood Chips
🌳 FREE WOOD CHIPS! 🌳 The City of Cresco has an abundance of wood chips available at the Yard Waste …
September 22, 2026 | City News
Flag Football Cancelled 9/19
Park and Rec Flag Football is cancelled today 9/19 due to weather.
September 19, 2026 | Cancellations, Park & Recreation News
Sealed Bid Sale – 2008/2009 Calumet Manure Spreader
SEALED BID SALE 2008/2009 Calumet Manure Spreader 3,250-Gallon Capacity Sealed bids are being accepted for the purchase of a 2008/2009 …
August 25, 2026 | City News
Sealed Bid Sale – Red Devil Snow Blower
SEALED BID SALE Red Devil Snow Blower 9′ Wide • 1,000 RPM • 3-Point Mount Sealed bids are being accepted …
August 25, 2026 | City News
Sealed Bid Sale – 2009 Case IH Puma 180
SEALED BID SALE 2009 Case IH Puma 180 180 HP • MFD • 2,085 Hours Sealed bids are …
August 25, 2026 | City News
PH Budget Amendment
Budget Amendment – Click link for a larger view
August 5, 2026 | Public Hearings
NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2026 BEADLE PARK TRAIN PAINTING
NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2026 BEADLE PARK TRAIN PAINTING Sealed proposals for the 2026 Beadle Park Train Painting project, as …
July 24, 2026 | Public Notices
AMENDED – Notice to Bidders – Beadle Park Train Painting
NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR …
June 26, 2026 | Public Hearings
Public Hearing to Adopt Cresco Comprehensive Plan
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The final draft Cresco Comprehensive Plan will be presented to the Cresco City Council for consideration of …
June 11, 2026 | Public Hearings
Public Hearing Receive Comments on propsed Comprehensive Plan
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE City of Cresco Comprehensive Plan Planning and Zoning Commission The City of Cresco Planning and Zoning Commission …
May 29, 2026 | Public Hearings
Cresco Grass Clipping Disposal
The City of Cresco would like to remind residents that ‘It is unlawful for any person to deposit leaves or …
May 21, 2026 | City News
Public Hearing – Request for Variance – Cresco Fitness Center
May 15, 2026 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 250 FEET OF THE CRESCO …
May 20, 2026 | Public Hearings
Public Hearing on Budget Amendment #2 for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026
Public Hearing on Budget Amendment #2 for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026
May 15, 2026 | Public Hearings
Mulch from Yard Waste Site
If you would like mulch loaded from the yard waste site, someone from the street department will be there on …
April 30, 2026 | City News
Utility Bill Update
Due to software conversion, bills will now be mailed the last day of the month with the intention of customers …
April 27, 2026 | City News
Summer Park & Rec. Registration is Open!
2026 Summer Park & Rec. Registration is Open! Programs offered are for youth in grades 1-8 (grade they will be …
April 13, 2026 | Park & Recreation News
PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTION OF PROPOSED 2026 AMENDED & RESTATED URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCO, IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION …
April 8, 2026 | Public Hearings
Public Hearing on Proposed Adoption of Proposed 2026 Amended and Restated Urban Revitalization Plan
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCO, IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION …
March 17, 2026 | Public Hearings
Request for off street parking for upcoming snow storm
⚠️ Attention Cresco Residents Due to the upcoming snowstorm, the City of Cresco asks for everyone’s cooperation. 🚗 If you …
March 13, 2026 | City News
Sign Up for Paperless Billing
SIGN UP TO RECEIVE UTILITY BILL BY EMAIL ONLY The default method of bill delivery is mailing bills to our …
March 11, 2026 | City News
Public Property Tax Levy FY26/27
PH Proposed Property Tax Levy FY2627 – Click to view
March 5, 2026 | Public Hearings
Cresco Park & Rec. Spring Soccer Registration is Open!
Registration for Park & Rec. Spring Soccer opens March 2. The registration deadline for this program is April 5. This …
March 3, 2026 | City News, Park & Recreation News
Recycling Calendars
Find the recycling calendar here. Printed copies available at City Hall in the entry.
January 26, 2026 | City News
Street Department Tree Trimming
The City of Cresco Street Department will be trimming trees in the next two weeks. Please be aware and drive …
January 12, 2026 | City News
New online portal – FrontDesk no longer works
Everyone will receive a water bill this month with a yellow sheet with information regarding the online portal and bill …
November 20, 2025 | City News
Public Hearing on vacating Schroeder Drive
NOTICE OF REQUEST TO VACATE A request has been made by the Howard Winneshiek Community School District to vacate …
November 14, 2025 | Public Hearings
Public Hearing on Vacating Alley Behind North Elm Street
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:You are hereby notified that the City Council of the City …
November 6, 2025 | Public Hearings
Public Hearing On Vacating 9th Ave E
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified that the City Council of the …
November 6, 2025 | Public Hearings
Public Hearing on Vacating 11th Ave E
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified that the City Council of …
November 6, 2025 | Public Hearings
FrontDesk Access – Online Portal
FrontDesk Access for Utility Bills As part of our ongoing efforts to improve and enhance services, we are currently in …
October 14, 2025 | City News
12th Ave E closed Monday, October 13th at 7 AM
12th Ave E Closed will be closed from N Elm St to 8th St E beginning at 7am Monday October …
October 10, 2025 | City News
Public Hearing on Budget Amendment #1 for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026
Public Hearing on Budget Amendment #1 for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026
September 12, 2025 | Public Hearings
Board Position Openings
City of Cresco Board Position Openings The Airport Commission and Library Board have position openings effective immediately. Library Board term …
September 11, 2025 | City News
City Council has recently updated an ordinance pertaining to parking regulations.
The Cresco City Council has recently updated an ordinance pertaining to parking regulations. Key changes are: no parking of commercial …