City of Elk Horn

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.

09/23/2026

Help Us Showcase Elk Horn!
This year has been a busy one for Elk Horn, and we want to take a moment to thank everyone for your continued support in helping keep our small towns on the map! ❤️
Now, we want to showcase what makes Elk Horn so special — and we need YOUR help!

Post a picture in the comments of your favorite thing in Elk Horn and tag the location!
Think outside the box! 😉
-Trolls
- Windmills
- Swans
- Gnome Homes
- Hidden gems
- Favorite local spots
📸 Your favorite views
🇩🇰 Danish attractions
…and anything else that makes you think, “This is Elk Horn!”
Visitors often check out our city pages and social media before their trips to see what they can experience when they arrive. We'd love nothing more than to showcase Elk Horn through the eyes of the people who know and love it best — YOU!

So dig through those camera rolls, snap a new picture, and show us your favorite spot in Elk Horn! ❤️
Let's fill the comments with everything that makes our little Danish Village worth the visit! 🇩🇰

Ready, set, share!

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09/21/2026

Please DO NOT Blow Grass into Roadways

When mowing, avoid blowing grass clippings into the street. If some does get onto the road, please make a pass to blow it back into your yard.

Reasons:
1. Grass can wash into storm sewers and clog drainage lines.
2. It creates a safety hazard for motorcyclists and bicyclists.
3. It makes our streets look messy.

Let’s work together to keep our roads clean, safe, and looking great!

09/21/2026

Due to the recent rains, Please stay on the roadway and do not drive on the grass when accessing the city burn pile. The lagoon hills are extremely soft.

Thank you

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