Archive for the ‘City of Missoula’ Category
Snowstorm Message from Mayor Engen
NEWS RELEASE - In light of this week's snowstorm, Mayor John Engen released this statement this morning. It includes information about snow plowing, road closures, and more.... more
2011 City Leaf Collection Program Begins in Missoula
Leaf season has arrived. The Street Maintenance Division will begin collecting leaves Monday, Oct. 24. This year, leaf pickup will start in Area 3 of the city, south of the Clark Fork River, west of Russell Str... more
“Sharrow” the Road – Missoula’s New Biking Road Symbols
By BEN WEISS. If you have been out and about around town lately, you have no doubt noticed a new symbol in the road. It is a bicycle with two chevrons above it, and it is called a “sharrow”. Derived from t... more
In Memoriam. Memorial Day May 30, 2011
There is no payment or Thank You that can repay the ultimate sacrifice of sons and daughters who have given their lives in service to America. These men and women have died for civilians, communities and our pe... more
Missoula – A River Runs Through It
Missoula - a river does indeed run through it. In 1992, the Oscar-winning feature film A River Runs Through It brought notoriety to a town in the Pacific Northwest and the world was introduced to Missoula, Mon... more
The Story of Missoula’s “M”
By MAKE IT MISSOULA. At 620 feet above the city of Missoula and and elevation of 5,158 on the slope of Mt. Sentinel sits a symbol that has become synonymous not only with the University of Montana, but also th... more
City of Missoula Needs Help to Smooth Things Over
By RYAN NEWHOUSE. Missoula has experienced above-average levels of moisture this year, and for some in the city that makes things expensive. The Missoula Public Works Department is tasked with filling potholes... more
A Tale of Two City Plans: Part Two
By RYAN NEWHOUSE. Boulder has been experiencing rapid growth for much longer than Missoula, and it has had more time to both learn from its mistakes and battle over-population.... more
A Tale of Two City Plans: Part One
By RYAN NEWHOUSE. Imagine, knowing that we can’t control or predict the future, but we can join together to bring up ideas for what might happen and jointly talk about solutions.There are several ways you ca... more
Missoula Needs Snow Angels
By RYAN NEWHOUSE. As snow has finally blanketed the streets, trails and sidewalks of Missoula, the City and the Bicycle-Pedestrian Program Manager are asking everyone to do their part to keep the sidewalks in ... more
Missoula Gets Some Streetscape Love
10/26 Blog by Ryan Newhouse. On October 15, 2010 a ribbon was cut to celebrate the completion of the North Higgins Streetscape project. From Broadway north to Circle Square, the city’s street is now more frie... more
Welcome Letter from Mayor John Engen
Welcome to Missoula. Whether you've come here for a new job or a new life as a retiree, we think you'll find everything you need in our vibrant city. Missoula is my hometown, and even if it weren't, I'd ha... more
Missoula History
The first inhabitants of the Missoula area were Native Americans from the Salish tribe. They called the area “Nemissoolatakoo,” which translates roughly to “river of ambush," and eventually gave rise to... more
Vehicle Registration
First-Time Registration The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) requires you to register a vehicle in your name if you have recently: Purchased a new or used vehicle Moved to the state ... more
Voter Registration
If you're new to Missoula or simply need to register to vote, there are a number of places to in the city to complete your voter registration. As our national laws dictate, U.S. citizens may vote in nati... more
Germanfest – Hoist a Stein on Sept 12th
Whether you’re German or not, you don’t want to miss Missoula’s annual Germanfest celebration on Sunday, September 12 in Caras Park from 2 – 6 p.m. Admissions is free. Known for its exceptional Germa... more