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The BackStitch
108 S. Main St.
Elkader, IA
(563)245-2967

Full Service Quilting & Cross Stitch Shop

  • Finest quilting materials - over 4000 bolts of cotton fabrics
  • Quilting patterns, books, notions
  • Sewing classes
  • Large collection of cross stitch graphs, fabrics and fibers
  • Janome sewing machine distributor
  • Sewing machines, supplies and maintenance
Call (563)245-2967 for information.
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Welcome!  Explore the natural beauty, cultural heritage and recreational opportunities in Elkader, located in the Turkey River Recreational Corridor, an Iowa Great Places destination. Browse our unique shops, attend an event in our Cultural and Entertainment District, take in a first-run movie and savor local cuisine. Plan a visit today!
City Notices

NEW - Elkader Parks & Rec Calendar lists
swimming pool schedule and recreational events in City Park.
See the Parks & Rec Calendar.

2012 Swimming Lesson Registration
Get the registration form and schedule.

Buy-out Area Redevelopment Plan
Get the redevelopment plan.

The City's application for a National Register Historic District was approved by the National Park Service on March 13, 2012.

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Alpine Communications
Central State Bank
Elkader Floral Shop
FreedomBank
General Store and More
Restore Hearing Aid Center
The BackStitch
The Irish Shanti
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Upcoming Events
May 17
Girls' Night Out at Bridge St. Boutique & Gift
Jun 08 -- Jun 09
Elkader City-wide Garage Sales
Jun 15 -- Jun 16
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Jun 23
Michael John plays the music of BILLY JOEL
Jul 14 -- Jul 16
Opera House Players present "The Last Five Years"
Jul 15
Opera House Players present "The Last Five Years"
Jul 19 -- Jul 22
Elkader Sweet Corn Days
Elkader in the News

A rose to the town of Elkader for celebrating its namesake...read article in Des Moines Register.

Iowa Economic Development Board awards Mobile Track Solutions $100,000 in direct assistance and tax benefits to construct a new building at their Elkader facility...read the news release.

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