City News
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
September 9, 2025 | City News
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …