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
New Council members take Oath of Office Read More »
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
2026 Recycling calendar available Read More »
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
Garbage/recycling pick-up over the holidays Read More »
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
Lots available for residential development Read More »
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
New look for utility bills Read More »
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
Fall hydrant flushing schedule Read More »
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
Elkader featured on “Our Town” KCRG Read More »
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
Elkader pool closed for repairs June 1-10th Read More »
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
Elkader part of feature on Iowa PBS show Read More »