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Elkader is an active town of about 1600 persons located in a beautiful valley astride the Turkey River, in the "driftless area" of Clayton County. The region was not scoured by glaciers during the last ice age and remained rugged while the surrounding area was scraped level. Elkader is the hub of a large trade area which includes one of the most prosperous and diversified farming sectors in the midwest. It is near the center of 470,000 Clayton County farm acres. State sales tax reports rate Elkader favorably for per capita business volume.
Elkader is the seat of Clayton County, has excellent educational and recreational facilities, a highly regarded hospital and is home to the main office of the Keystone Area Education Agency. Three state highways, Iowa 13, 56, and 128 enter the city from the north, east, south and west. Two county paved highways connect Elkader with surrounding county communities.
The Elkader Police Department is served by a full-time Chief of Police and two full-time officers, as well as one part-time reserve officer. Elkader and Clayton County are served by enhanced 911 service.
The volunteer Fire Department consists of a chief, two assistants chiefs, a mechanic and twenty three other volunteers. It is funded by the City of Elkader, Boardman Township, grants, private donations and with additional funds generated through fund raising events.
The City of Elkader may offer tax abatement or other benefits for businesses willing to locate here. These will vary but if you are interested please contact the Elkader Development Corporation and Elkader City Hall for details. The use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is also available for the two TIF districts in Elkader.
Contact Elkader Development Corporation for information about business expansion or relocation.
Contact Clayton County Development Group for more information about Clayton County.
• Community Services
»City Hall Phone: (563)245-2098
City Hall Fax: (563)245-1033
»City Recycling Schedule
»City Services
City Water/Wastewater-(563)245-2098
City Shop-(563)245-1580 or 2098
Police Department-(563)245-3110
»Public Library-(563)245-1446
Swimming Pool-(563)245-1510
Clayton Co. Extension-(563)245-1451
E-911 Board-(563)245-2390
»Substance Abuse Services-(563)245-1546
• Community Organizations
»Abdelkader Education Project-(563)245-1022
Business & Professional Women-(563)245-2037
Central Dollars for Scholars-(563)245-1347
»Chamber of Commerce-(563)245-2857
»Clayton Co. Development-(563)245-2201
»Elkader Development Corp.-(563)245-2770
»Elkader Historical Society-(563)245-1573
Elkader Lions Club-(563)245-1347
Main Street Elkader-(563)245-2770
»Motor Mill Foundation
Pheasants Forever-(563)245-2336
Proteus Club GFWC-(563)245-2428
Shepherd of the Hills-(563)783-2409
»Sister Cities Friendship Club
Turkey Valley Sportsmen-(563)245-2521
»Turkey River Recreational Corridor
• Community Links
»Carter House Museum
»Central Community Hospital
»Central Community School
»Chamber of Commerce
»Chamber of Commerce Promotion Committee
»Elkader City Hall/Municipal Services
»Elkader Development Corporation
»Elkader Opera House
»Elkader Public Library
»Industrial & Business Park
»Keystone Area Education Agency
»Opera House Players
»Substance Abuse Services for Clayton County
• Area Links
»Clayton County Conservation
»Clayton County Development
»Arlington
»Clermont
»Elgin
»Guttenberg
»McGregor/Marquette
»Monona
»Strawberry Point
»N.E. Iowa Community College
Relocation Guide
• Utility Information
Electrical Service: Alliant Energy 1-800-255-4268
Telephone/Internet: Alpine Communications (563)245-4000, 1-800-635-1059
Natural Gas: Black Hills Energy 1-800-694-8989
For more information see the Utilities page of our Business Directory.
• City Services
Elkader City Hall/Municipal Services (563)245-2098
Water/waste water (563)245-2098
City Billing Information
Reminders from City Code
• Community Services
See Community Services on this page.
Housing? See the Real Estate page of our Business Directory.
School? Central Community School
Child care? Elkader Childcare and Learning Center (563)245-3333
• Cable Television
MediaCom 1-800-332-0245
• More Relocation Questions
Contact the Chamber of Commerce (563)245-2857 or toll free (866)-334-2857
