On May 21, 2024, the City Council of Camanche voted to close the 5th Avenue crossing permanently at the CPKC line. In exchange for the closure, the City of Camanche shall receive $100,000 from CPKC, improvements to the 3rd Street crossing to be funded by CPKC, support from CPKC for funding to get crossing arms at 3rd Street to be funded through the Iowa DOT, and support for an additional $100,000 from IDOT which manages federal dollars for crossing safety. The additional $100,000 is limited to traffic safety improvements. The closure will begin September 2, 2024. Concrete barriers will be in place and the City will have the approach removed from both sides. The proposal was made at CPKC's request as they seek to extend the spur access so that they can more easily access the spur in order to ease traffic on the main line in order to not block crossings. We look forward to the improved safety features at 3rd street. No plans have been made for the traffic safety funding. The funding directly from CPKC has no restrictions and will be utilized through general fund accounting. It may be utilized at council discretion as budgeted.

Below is a copy of the testing results for the Camanche water supply as it pertains to PFAS/PFOS in the system. We are pleased to annouce that all of the testing came back with no detectable levels of these chemicals. This is due to the operation drawing from our existing deep well (#5) which was recently outfitted with a new and stronger pump. 

Work continues on well #7 which will draw from the same aquifer as well #5. Once functional, the two shallow wells which contain the forever chemicals will be capped and off of the Camanche water system permanently. 

There is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page to discuss the PFAS public notice and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) / 3M memorandum which was recently released. Click the button below for more information. Please visit the FAQ page for the most up to date information including press releases and other data.

If you encounter any of these RR crossings that have been blocked by a train for an extended period of time, or if you have any other RR issues, please call this number and report the crossing ID on the blue sign.  1-800-716-9132

3rd St                   ID# 865-561D                         7th Ave & 5th St    ID# 865-547H

4th Ave & 5th St   ID# 865-544M                         9th Ave & 5th St   ID# 865-549W

5th Ave & 5th St   ID# 865-545U                         13th Ave               ID# 865-560W       

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The City of Camanche offers the best in small town living to all who treasure it’s “hometown” charm. Located on the banks of the beautiful Mississippi River, Camanche boasts a thriving local school system, friendly neighbors, and an abundance of recreational activities to satisfy all who live and play here. Couple that with Camanche’s proximity to Clinton, and residents are able to  participate in all the events and activities of a larger community, while still living the small town life!