News & Updates
Consumer Fireworks Allowed Days
Discharge of Consumer Fireworks. A person shall not use or explode consumer fireworks on days other than July 3rd between …
June 24, 2025 | City News
City Council Meeting 05.05.25
https://www.cityofcresco.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Council-5_5_25.mp3 City Council 5.5.25 – there was an issue with our camera. This is the audio only file
May 7, 2025 | City News
City of Cresco Board Position Openings
City of Cresco Board Position Openings The Airport Commission, Park Board, Library Board, Board of Adjustments, and Theatre Commission all …
April 28, 2025 | City News
Recycling Do’s and Dont’s
Please double check what you are placing in your recycling bins. If you have questions, please contact Hawkeye Sanitation. Recycling …
April 22, 2025 |
City Hall will close at noon on Friday, April 18th
City Hall will be closing for Good Friday at noon, Friday, April 18, 2025. Payments may be put in the …
April 14, 2025 | City News
City of Cresco Waste Water Dept Mower For Sale
For Sale The City of Cresco Wastewater Department has for sale: 2016 Hustler X-One zero turn mower with a 60” …
April 3, 2025 | City News
Yard Waste Site Update – Please Read
Yard Waste Site Update At the March 17th Council meeting, Council voted to reopen the yard waste site from dawn …
March 18, 2025 | City News
Comprehensive Plan Survey
The survey can also be reached using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8MGQJX
January 29, 2025 |
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
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
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 …