City of Melrose

The water/wastewater department is draining the water tower on the north side of the city. This will continue for a few days.

Administrative Professionals Day celebrates hardworking support staff who keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly. Thank you, we appreciate all that you do.

Last Wednesday, the City Council congratulated the 2025 Knowledge Bowl Class AA State Champions from Melrose Area High School, along with their coaches. Melrose claimed the state championship, dominating and never losing their first-place status during the competition. Their margin of victory was 32.5 points! Way to go coaches and students – we are proud of your win, and your entire season.

Happy Arbor Day! Did you know that planting trees around your home can help cut down on heating and cooling costs? In the summer, leafy deciduous trees provide shade, keeping your home cool and reducing the need for air conditioning. In the fall, they shed their leaves, letting in sunlight to naturally warm your home in the winter. #ArborDay #EnergySavingTips

Celebrate Earth Day by saving energy! Every small action makes a big difference! • Upgrade to a smart thermostat for better efficiency • Seal leaks around doors and windows to keep the air in • Switch to LED bulbs — they use 75% less energy than incandescent! • Clean or replace filters and coils in home appliances for optimal performance • Embrace natural light — open the blinds and let the sunshine in! Every day is Earth Day for public power! Our commitment to renewable energy will help protect the plant for future generations.

It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week! Please slow down and stay alert in work zones —whether it’s utility workers or road crews, using extra caution when behind the wheel could save a life. Respect the zone, so we all get home! #WorkZoneAwareness #SafetyFirst

We’re here — to power togetherness, no matter where you or your loved ones are! #PublicPower #WePowerOn

It’s #NationalLineworkerAppreciationDay! Lineworkers are the true heroes of our electric grid, braving tough conditions and working long hours. Today, we honor these dedicated men and women who work tirelessly to keep our homes and our community of Melrose powered. We appreciate you today and every day! #CommunityPowered #ElectricityHeroes

It’s #NationalPetDay! A day to spoil your best bud with extra treats and attention. As a pet owner, it’s also a good time to remember to include them in your family emergency plan in case of spring storms and outages. Keep a selfie of you and your pet in your emergency kit — it’s a simple way to help prove ownership, if needed. #PetSafety #SafetyTips

Melrose Stages Presents a Musical Medley: April 10th and 11th at 7:30pm April 13th at 2pm Reserved Seats: $11 (Proceeds will fund scholarships and future productions) Melrose High School Theatre

Tomorrow (Thursday, March 20th) between 10 AM and 11 AM a moving company will be bringing a house through Melrose. It is coming from Freeport and should get to 12th Avenue East near Rahn’s Oil & Propane (see map) between 10 AM and 11 AM. It is expected to take less than an hour to move through the city and be placed on a lot on 2nd Street NW. There will be no parking on 8th Avenue NW, Railroad Avenue, 5th Avenue NW and 2nd Street NW in the morning until the move is completed. City staff will be assisting with traffic, especially at the intersections. We appreciate your help.

Spring is officially here! Say hello to warmer temperatures and longer, sunnier days. Embrace the season by turning off the lights and opening your blinds – letting the sunshine pour in. It’s a simple way to soak up natural warmth and save energy! #EnergySavingTips

Feeling lucky this St. Patrick’s Day? With #PublicPower, you don’t have to rely on luck for safe, affordable and reliable electricity! Go ahead, power up your St. Paddy’s Day celebrations and know that your community owned power has your back.

Time to spring forward with #PublicPower! Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow, bringing longer, brighter days. As you set your clocks forward, don’t forget to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as any emergency weather radios. As your locally owned municipal electric utility, Melrose Public Utilities wants you to keep your days and nights safe and bright! #PublicPower

Happy National Employee Appreciation Day! At Melrose Public Utilities, we celebrate the incredible dedication and hard work of our employees who help deliver reliable energy and keep our utility running smoothly. Thank you for always answering the call and keeping the lights on in our community! We appreciate you today and every day! #CommunityPowered #EmployeeAppreciationDay

Last night the City Council had the honor of celebrating life-saving awards for Allison Hiltner, Tyler Welle, and Gina Eggert. We are proud of our local ambulance service.

At last night’s City Council meeting we welcomed this year’s group of students, and their teachers, from Buhl, Germany for the Student Exchange Program with Melrose High School. Each year the German class at the Melrose Area High School and the Buhl High School travel to each other's country to learn more about each other's country and city cultures. Welcome to Melrose! We hope you enjoy your time with us.

We’re here — to keep you safe. Winter weather is more than capable of bringing down power lines and utility poles. When storms cause damage, local crews can respond in minutes and keep our community safe. Reminder: If you encounter a downed line, be sure to stay at least 30 feet back. #Reliability #SafetyTips

At City of Melrose, we are committed to ensuring everyone in our community has access to affordable and reliable power. Public power is community powered! That’s something to love a watt! #WeLovePublicPower

In observation of President's Day, the Melrose City Offices will be closed Monday, February 17th, 2025.