Applications for summer employment at the pool available!
Join us this summer at the Elkader Pool! 2026 employment app are due March 13th.
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New Council members take Oath of Office
At the December 22, 2025 Council meeting; outgoing Council members were presented Certificates of Appreciation for their service. The outgoing members are Daryl Bruxvoort and Deb Schmidt. The Oath of
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2026 Recycling calendar available
The 2026 recycling calendar is available with helpful information on what can be recycled, how to dispose of big items and the back side of the calendar has a few
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Garbage/recycling pick-up over the holidays
During the week of Christmas and New Year’s there is a potential for changes in the garbage or recycling pick-up schedule. We hope this is an easy to read reminder
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Lots available for residential development
The City of Elkader is launching a new housing incentive program at the Breezy Summit Subdivision, opening 11 residential lots for new single-family homes or duplexes with significant cost-saving incentives
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Chamber seeking to fill Coordinator position
The Elkader Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking to fill the Coordinator position. The primary responsibility of this position is two-fold: to act as a key representative and advocate for
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New look for utility bills
Utility bills will go in the mail today (11/4/25) and they look different! We changed software systems and now the bills will be a full sheet of paper in an
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Water Quality Report
The 2025 Water Quality Report, also called the Consumer Confidence Report, is available at City Hall or online (2025 CCR). All municipalities or water systems are required by the federal
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Fall hydrant flushing schedule
City-wide hydrant flushing will be Monday through Friday, September 8 through 26, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Residents may experience short periods of low water pressure during
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