City of Elk Horn

10/21/2026

A message to our Elk Horn community! Please read. 💚

You may have noticed the For Sale sign in front of our Elk Horn office and wondered what it means for our agency.

Like many businesses, home health care has changed over the years. With more of our work now handled digitally, our nurses no longer need to come into the office every day to complete paperwork, make phone calls, and manage other tasks. As a result, we simply no longer need as much office space as we once did.

Our plan is to find a new owner for our current building and move into a smaller location that better fits our needs, while allowing someone else to put the current building to good use in the Elk Horn community.

So, to be clear, WE ARE NOT CLOSING OUR DOORS!

We will continue providing the same "Quality Care with a Personal Touch" home health care that we have for the past 32 years. Our commitment to our patients, their families and the communities we serve remains as strong as ever, and we look forward to many more years of serving our communities!

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

– Kim Lambert, RN

10/19/2026

Monday 10-19-26
Elk Horn Public Works Staff will be flushing hydrants TODAY 10/19 and tomorrow 10/20 between the hours of 8-4pm.
There may be discolored water and low pressure during this time. Please call
712-304-3230 with any questions or concerns.
Thank you!

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10/18/2026

We’ve been stocking up on seasonal décor, and now we want to host your holiday event! We are looking for parties to display our decor at to capture them in action 🤩🎄🍁

👉Whether you’re planning a business holiday party, family gathering, or group celebration.. these special rates are for you!🎉

2-4 Hours any day 👉 $200
4-6 Hours any day 👉 $300

📅 Available Dates Left:
November: 12, 13, 19, 20, 21
December: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19

📲 Text Shauna to inquire about decor and booking!

Let’s make your holiday gathering special! 🥂✨
📍 Hygge Inn & Suites | Elk Horn, Iowa

10/15/2026

Danish Villages Trick or Treating Schedule:
Saturday, October 31st
Elk Horn 5-7pm
Kimballton 6-8pm

10/14/2026

Attention Elk Horn Residents 10/14/2026
The burn pile is CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
The pile is currently full, and with crops still in the fields surrounding the area, we are unable to safely burn it down at this time.
Please do not bring any additional materials to the burn pile until further notice.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Elk Horn Public Works

10/09/2026

Join our Elk Horn Public Library for a great meal with local produce, Tony Petersen and local products to purchase from Barb Smith! Local produce from Library gardens, Be**er Thomsen, Brunko Farms and Connie Petersen. The program will be at the Elk Horn Townhall starting at 5pm on October 19th.

Join us for a great meal with local produce, Tony Petersen and local products to purchase from Barb Smuth! Local produce from Library gardens, Be**er Thomsen, Brunko Farms and Connie Petersen. Our meal will be at the Elk Horn Townhall!

10/07/2026

Update from the Elk Horn Gas Station

As of today, Wednesday, October 7th, the former YESWAY location is now OPEN under Now & Forever LLC!

At this time, the Elk Horn location is not permitted to sell alcohol. However, they are able to sell to***co and v***r products. We will update once the liquor license is finalized.
Transitions in ownership always come with challenges and changes, and there may still be a few things being worked on—but they are open for business!

They do not currently have a social media page for this location, so we are sharing this update on behalf of the staff there.

10/06/2026

CITY OF ELK HORN
City Council Meeting Agenda
Council Chambers – 2029 Washington Street

October 7th, 2026 – 6:00 PM
1. Call to Order
A. Consider Motion to Approve Agenda
B. Consider Motion to Approve Minutes of September 2nd, 2026

2. New Business
A. Shelby County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Resolution 2026-10.1 – Adopting Hazard Mitigation Plan for Elk Horn, IA
B. College Street Reconstruction
Review Contract and Bonds
Resolution approving Contract and Bonds
C. Pay App #2 – Henrickson Transportation LLC - $38,015.93

3. Department Reports
A. City Attorney
Well Easements
B. City Clerk
Discussion with possible Action - Employment offer for PT Deputy Clerk
Discussion with possible Action on Clothing Allowance
Trick or Treat Oct 31st 5-7pm
C. Public Works
Concrete Crushing Update
Code Enforcement Discussion
D. Parks & Recreation
E. Fire & Rescue
F. Fitness Center
G. Town Hall
Wage Discussion with possible Action – Marsha Kunik
H. Library
Review for approval – Library Employee Handbook
Review for Approval – Trustee Gary Pauley
I. Liquor License
J. Building Permits

4. Other Business
A. Claims Register (10-2026) Christensen/Thomas
B. Financial Report

5. Adjournment

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10/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE AND GET YOUR TICKETS!

Our 50th Anniversary Gala will be held at the Elk Horn Fire Station on Saturday, November 14. Join us for a special celebration of the windmill's 50th year in Elk Horn, Iowa with great company, Danish food, and live entertainment.

A traditional Danish meal will be prepared by Master Griller Catering and Concessions and this year will feature a live, interactive performance of Dueling Pianos!

Tickets will be available for sale at the windmill for $50 per person. Contact us to reserve your seats tonight for this special night and be a part of our transition into the windmill's next 50 years!

Contact us by email or phone:
[email protected] | (712) 764-7472

09/30/2026

WE ARE LOOKING FOR TRUNKS!!

Help us make Halloween extra fun for our little ghosts and goblins!!

Decorate your vehicle, dress up, and join us for an afternoon of trick-or-treating, creativity, and Halloween fun!

Sunday, October 25th 2:00 to 4:00 PM in the Kulturhus Parking Lot! Registration is free, just text Anna at 712-249-8042.