Author Archives: Cathy Smith
Snow Clearing and Hauling Update
January 6, 2026
City crews are done hauling from the downtown district and are currently working on clearing city parking lots. Expect snow hauling and clearing efforts on corners in neighborhoods northwest of 3rd and Empire to begin this afternoon or tomorrow. If … Continue reading
Request for Proposals – Fire Truck
December 16, 2025
NEW FIRE TRUCK REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) The City of Ishpeming is seeking sealed proposals from qualified manufacturers for the production and delivery of one (1) new fire truck. The City intends to purchase a high-quality, fully equipped fire apparatus … Continue reading
GARBAGE COLLECTION DURING THE HOLIDAYS
December 14, 2025
North Country Disposal will be running all their routes on their regularly scheduled days through the holidays; however, pick up times may vary from the regular pick up times.
Request for Bids -2025 Sale of Surplus Equipment
December 12, 2025
The City of Ishpeming is requesting bids for the sale of surplus equipment. Contact the City Manager’s office at 906-485-1091, Ext. 203 with any questions. VEHICLE NO. DESCRIPTION MINIMUM BID 175 2015 Freightliner VAC ALL Hydro-excavation/Sewer Combo Truck … Continue reading
Become a Hydro Hero! Help Keep Ishpeming Safe Adopt a Fire Hydrant this Winter
December 2, 2025
HYDRO HERO PROGRAM Help keep Ishpeming Safe and adopt a fire hydrant this winter! Kids (17 and under) within the City of Ishpeming can team up with a parent to keep nearby hydrants cleared of snow and help firefighters save … Continue reading
City Board and Commission Vacancies
November 14, 2025
The following Boards or Commissions have vacancies: Housing Appeals Board – One Vacancy for Alternate Board Member Zoning Board of Appeals – Two Vacancies for Alternate Board Members Downtown Development Authority One Vacancy Planning Commission – Two Vacancies Parks and … Continue reading
Update on postponement of restoration from the construction season – Payne and Dolan
November 11, 2025
RESIDENT / BUSINESS NOTIFICATION Dear Resident, As part of our efforts to restore the areas impacted by this season’s construction to pre- construction conditions, we want to inform you that any restoration work not yet completed, including sidewalks, topsoil, and … Continue reading
2024 City of Ishpeming Audited Financial Statements
November 6, 2025
2024 City of Ishpeming Audited Financial Statements
Ishpeming Cemetery – Prepare for Winter
October 30, 2025
Ishpeming Cemetery – Prepare for Winter In order to prepare for winter, Ishpeming City officials ask lot owners to please remove all non-permanent objects (planters, decorations, benches, etc.) from their grave sites by November 5, 2025. Items left at the … Continue reading
Winter Parking Ban goes in effect November 1st
October 30, 2025
CITY OF ISHPEMING WINTER PARKING BAN The Ishpeming City Winter Parking Ban (Ordinance No. 5-1200) goes into effect November 1st and runs until April 30th. Times for the parking ban are as follows: Residential Streets: 1:00 AM – 6:00 AM … Continue reading
