During the week of July 14-18, 2025 Elkader was featured on the "Our Town" segment of KCRG. Some of the segments are available on the KCRG website: Keeping History Alive Earthmoving Legacy Center Sweet Corn Days spot on Everyday Iowa ...

UPDATE: 6/10/25 - the pool will reopen on June 11th. ----------------------- The Elkader Pool will be closed for repairs starting Sunday, June 1st.   We anticipate re-opening June 11th. While preparing the pool for the season, a water loss was ...

  Elkader is part of the River Bluffs Scenic Byway. Recently the Iowa PBS show "Road Trip Iowa" featured the River Bluffs Scenic Byway and several of the stories related to the Elkader area including. Keystone Bridge Earth Moving Legacy ...

Summer will be here shortly! Forms for either group swimming lessons or private lessons are now available. Download from this site or paper copies are available at City Hall.  

The City of Elkader is currently accepting applications for entry-level or lateral transfer Peace Officer. Interested candidates must meet Iowa Law Enforcement Academy requirements. (please note: physical and written exam waived for in-state, fully certified candidates.) The successful candidate must ...