NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION AND REGISTRATION FOR NOVEMBER 4, 2025
October 7, 2025
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION November 4, 2025 – PRECINCT 1 AND 2
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION TO VOTE FOR SPECIAL ELECTION – November 4, 2025
Marquette County Transit Authority (MarqTran) Public Survey
September 15, 2025
City of Ishpeming – Strategic Planning Kickoff Survey
September 15, 2025
The City of Ishpeming City Council will be developing a strategic plan to prioritize actions for the next three years to improve city services. Your input will make the plan stronger.
Please complete the short 5-question survey below:
https://form.jotform.com/252244837567163
NOTICE: City Hall and DPW Returning to Winter Hours beginning September 2nd: 8am to 5pm
August 27, 2025
Beginning on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Ishpeming City Hall and the Department of Public Works will be returning to winter hours as follows:
City Hall
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Department of Public Works
Monday–Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Residents in need of assistance from the Department of Public Works after regular business hours may contact the emergency number 1-888-223-2734.
Ishpeming Water System Improvement Project
August 13, 2025
Road Closure Notice: Third Street Close for Water Improvement Construction
July 31, 2025
Ishpeming, MI — beginning tomorrow, construction crews will commence pavement stripping on 3rd Street, starting near the old Oasis gas station, as part of the city’s ongoing Water Improvement Project.
To ensure the safety of both residents and workers, 3rd Street will be closed to through traffic during construction. Local access will be maintained for residents and emergency services.
We urge all drivers to use Lakeshore Drive as an alternate route to avoid traffic delays and congestion in the construction zone.
The City of Ishpeming appreciates your patience and cooperation as we work to improve our water infrastructure throughout the summer. These upgrades are critical to ensuring reliable service and long-term community benefit.
For updates on this project and additional road closure information, please keep up to date on our Facebook page for more information.
2025 Saturday Refuse Collection Schedule
May 8, 2025
Click here to view the 2025 Saturday Refuse Collection Schedule
2025 City of Ishpeming Construction Projects Flyer
May 5, 2025
City-of-Ishpeming-2025-Construction-Projects-Flyer.pdf
Effective April 28th, the DEA Drug Take Back Program has been discontinued by the Federal Government
April 29, 2025
Starting Tuesday, April 28, 2025, the City of Ishpeming Police Department will no longer be accepting expired, unwanted or unused medications. The reason for the change is the DEA Drug Take Back program is being discontinued by the federal government. At this time, other options are being explored in the hopes of restarting this service for the community in the future.
City Board and Commission Vacancies
November 22, 2024
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 – One Vacancy
Parks and Recreation Commission – One Vacancy
Cemetery Commission – One Vacancy
Commission on Aging – One Vacancy
If you are interested in serving on one or more of the City’s Board or Commissions, please complete the application below and return it to the City Manager’s Office, 100 E. Division Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849. If you have any questions, please call Cathy Smith, City Clerk-Assistant to the City Manager, at 906-485-1091, Extension 203 or email cathysmith@ishpemingcity.org
