City of Elk Horn

08/18/2026

Please be mindful of when you set your trash out, especially when rain is in the forecast.

The garbage haulers physically lift the trash cans and bags to empty them. If your barrel does not have drain holes in the bottom, rainwater can collect inside and make the barrel extremely heavy.

Please help them keep trash pick up sustainable by making sure your barrel has drain holes in the bottom, Avoiding putting excessively heavy bags out for collection and Keeping bags securely tied and not overfilled.
Thank You!

08/12/2026

Now Hiring: City Clerk Administrative Assistant

CITY OF ELK HORN

08/08/2026

Contact the library for information.

We have an opportunity for adding two new trustees to our Elk Horn Library Board. Please contact the library for an application by August 24th. Thank-you!

08/04/2026

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

August 5th, 2026 – 6:00 PM
1. Call to Order
A. Consider Motion to Approve Agenda
B. Consider Motion to Approve Minutes of July 1st & 13th, 2026

2. New Business
• 2132 Washington St – Storm Sewer Cap / Section of Driveway Replacement
• Well Easements – Jacob / Clint
• Request for Payment App 1 – Lagoon Project – Hendrickson Transportation, LLC - $57,739.45.
• College Street Reconstruction Resolution 2026-8.1 – Authorizing bid letting and setting public hearing
• Setting a public hearing for Street Improvement Loan

3. Department Reports
A. City Attorney
FY 2026 Fund Balance Transfers – Resolution 2026-8.2

B. City Clerk
Landscaping Blocks – Bids
Discussion on Part Time Deputy Clerk (8-14 hrs. week)
C. Public Works
Major Equipment replacement schedule
D. Parks & Recreation
E. Fire & Rescue
F. Fitness Center
G. Town Hall
H. Library
Review for approval – Library Employee Handbook
I. Liquor License:
Now & Forever – App 0-010-911-370 (4311 Main St)
Now & Forever – App 0-010-932-362 (4020 Main St)
Elk Horn Fire Department (4141 Main St)
J. To***co License:
Now & Forever – App (4311 Main St)
Now & Forever – App (4020 Main St)

K. Building Permits

4. Other Business
A. Claims Register (8-2026) Petersen/Thomas
B. Financial Report

5. Adjournment

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07/23/2026

07/10/2026

City of Elk Horn
City Council Meeting Agenda
City Hall – 2029 Washington Street
July 13th, 2026 – 5:00 PM

1. Call to Order
• Consider Motion to Approve Agenda
3. New Business
A. College Street Reconstruction Service Agreement – Snyder & Associates
B. Larsen’s Pub LLC – Liquor License Amendment (RAGBRAI)
Adjournment

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07/07/2026

Earlier this year, the City of Elk Horn partnered with the Museum of Danish America and received Shelby County Hotel/Motel Tax funding to support tourism promotion. That funding helped us share the story of the Danish Villages through poster placements in Jefferson, Atlantic, and Denison.

We’re excited to showcase what makes our communities special and invite more visitors to experience our Danish heritage, local attractions, and small-town hospitality. The Danish Villages are worth visiting!

Image credit from Jefferson, IA: Blake Petersen