Elkader
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Elkader

Place

Territory

GEOID
1924690
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:ia/place:elkader
POP
1,183 (2025)
CENTER
42.8574, -91.4028
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Elkader

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Elkader itself.

Organization 6

Departments

  • City of Elkader Administration

    City administration and City Hall, led by the City Administrator/Clerk.

  • Economic Development Economic Development

    The ED Director works with City staff, Council and other entities to strengthen the Elkader area economy; also the Main Street Elkader Director.

  • Nearly 30 volunteer firefighters; fire district is all of Boardman township and parts of Cox Creek, Highland and Read townships.

  • Led by the Police Chief; serves Elkader through law enforcement and crime prevention.

  • Listed on the City departments page with the Library Director as contact.

  • Public Works Public Works

    Maintains and repairs streets, traffic control signs, parks, the pool, storm sewers, City buildings and facilities; snow removal and leaf/yard waste pick-up.

Services 5

  • Apply for Utility Service (Residential) City of Elkader
  • Building Permit Application City of Elkader
  • Dog Park Registration City of Elkader
  • Pay Utility Bill Online City of Elkader
  • Swimming Lessons Registration (Group) City of Elkader