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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 […]

October Utility Bills For the utility bills mailed on October 1st, the readings for consumption (or usage) are for a longer period of time. Therefore the amounts attributed to the

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

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

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

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

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 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

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.  

Proposed Tax Levy Hearing Information This is the hearing notice for the proposed tax levy. The major difference between last year and the proposed year is the debt service which