Become a Hydro Hero! Help Keep Ishpeming Safe Adopt a Fire Hydrant this Winter
December 2, 2025
GARBAGE COLLECTION DURING THE HOLIDAYS
November 26, 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.
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 Recreation Commission – One Vacancy
Cemetery Commission – 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
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 grass, will be finished in the spring of 2026.
Due to the recent cold temperatures, any restoration completed late this fall would not have resulted in proper grass germination or long-term success. By waiting to complete this work in the spring, we can ensure a quality finished product under more favorable weather conditions.
We appreciate your patience as we allow the ground to rest through the winter months. Our crews will return as soon as conditions permit in the spring to complete all restoration work and continue work on the City of Ishpeming’s infrastructure in other areas of the city.
Thank you for your continued cooperation.
Sincerely,
Payne and Dolan
1000 Country Lane – Suite 100
Ishpeming, MI 49849
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 site will be disposed of after that date.
Please contact Ishpeming City Hall with any questions or concerns at 906-485-1091,
Ext. 203.
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
- Downtown Streets: 2:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Parking permits for City lots can be purchased at City Hall. Permits cost $25.00/month.
To view the ordinance which regulates overnight parking, please follow the link below:
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 with very old underground infrastructure. In some locations, the water, sewer, and storm systems date back decades, and detailed records of what’s in the ground are not always available. Crews often uncover unforeseen conditions that must be safely addressed before moving forward.
In addition, these utility systems must be replaced in phases. Contractors need to complete work on water lines before moving on to sewer and storm systems, which means the same streets may be reopened multiple times during the process.
These improvements are essential investments in Ishpeming’s future. Updating our underground systems today will reduce emergency repairs, improve service reliability, and strengthen our city’s infrastructure for years to come.
Thank you again for your patience, understanding, and support as this important work continues. Together, we’re building a stronger Ishpeming.
— City of Ishpeming
Notice of Public Hearing for the proposed 2026 Budget
October 20, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at a Special City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Ishpeming City Hall, 100 E. Division Street, Ishpeming, for the purpose of discussing adoption of the 2026 Budget. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection on the City’s website www.ishpemingcity.org or in the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, 100 East Division Street, Ishpeming, Michigan. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING: 20.2603 mills.
Public comments, either oral or written, are welcome at the Public Hearing. Handicapped persons needing assistance or aid should contact the City Offices during regular working hours 48 hours prior to the meeting.
2026 Proposed Budget and Budget Message
2025 Fall Leaf Collection
October 13, 2025
2025 FALL LEAF COLLECTION
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
The Fall Leaf Collection has been scheduled! All leaves must be BAGGED and should not contain any brush, limbs, or pet waste. If possible please use COMPOSTABLE bags (Lawn and Leaf bags are currently in-stock at your local Meijer store).
Pick up will be curbside on Wednesday, October 29th and Wednesday, November 5th. Please keep in mind that the City currently does NOT offer a spring yard waste collection so be sure to take advantage of this service in the fall!
