Author Archives: Cathy Smith
Summer Hours for DPW and City Hall beginning June 1, 2026
May 6, 2026
Beginning on Monday, June 1, 2026 and running through Friday, August 28, 2026 the hours of operations for Ishpeming City Hall and the Department of Public Works will be as follows: City Hall Monday–Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday: … Continue reading
City of Ishpeming – Reminder of Election Precinct Change
May 1, 2026
REMINDER OF ELECTION PRECINCT CHANGE Recent changes to State law raised the number of registered voters residing in a single election precinct in Michigan from 2,999 to 4,999 voters. The Ishpeming City Election Commission met on December 10, 2025 to … Continue reading
City of Ishpeming – Master Plan Update 42-day Public Review Notice
April 18, 2026
Draft Master Plan Public Review Notice The City of Ishpeming Planning Commission has prepared a draft housing update to the City’s Master Plan in accordance with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act. The draft Master Plan is available for public review … 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.
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
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
Public Announcement: Construction Update and Community Appreciation
October 24, 2025
The City of Ishpeming understands that this construction season has been challenging for residents, drivers, and businesses. We sincerely thank you for your continued patience. Many of the recent projects have taken longer than anticipated because contractors have been working … Continue reading
