City of Ely, Iowa   

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Ely is a progressive community located in the thriving Cedar Rapids/Iowa City corridor. We have a diverse cultural and ethnic background. We have been welcoming new citizens to our neighborhoods in record numbers. Our city has undergone tremendous growth over the last ten years. Even with the influx of new residents, the community has not forgotten its past. Many of the historical buildings from our past are still standing in our historic business district.

 

We hope you enjoy browsing this site for information about the Mayor and City Council, businesses, living in Ely, and much more.  We invite you to visit Ely soon, and experience our historic and forward thinking community. 

 

Ely is the gateway to a progressive yet historic community, your gateway to Lake McBride and lots of other recreation, and your gateway to prosperity. Our gate is always open for you!

 

 Weather.  Click here for the most recent weather forecast for Ely from the National Weather Service.

 

Mayor and City Council Members

Ely’s Mayor and City Council members are:

Jim Doyle – Mayor

Bob Ballantyne – City Council member

Mark Banowetz – City Council member

Bill Grove – City Council member

Stephanie Mai – City Council member

Tom Winkowski – City Council member.  More info

Weather & Flooding.  Please stay informed on possible hazardous weather and hazardous weather alerts and warnings at: KCRG TV, KGAN TV, KWWL TV, the Cedar Rapids Gazette, and the National Weather Service.

 

Opportunities to Help Friends and Neighbors affected by the Floods of June

Volunteer to help in Cedar Rapids

Volunteer to help in Iowa City

Volunteer to help in Corallvile

 

Also:

American Red Cross

Salvation Army

United Way

 

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Time for Some Fall Fun in Ely!  Ely Fall Fest Saturday October 4th.  Lots of fun events for the whole family, beginning with the 5K run and ending with the Fall Fest Street Dance. 

 

 

 New & Happening!

 

Street Repairs!  Work to repair the following streets will begin the morning of Tuesday, September 2:
  • Jappa Road

·        Rowley Street from State to Main Street

  • Banner Valley Rd from Pacific St. to Worley Lane. 

These streets will be closed to through traffic while equipment is present.  Work is expected to be complete by September 12

Fall Fest! – October 4

Voluntary Annual Refuse Tag.  Ely now offers an annual garbage sticker that allows collection of one container (up to 40 pounds) per week for $52.00.  More.

Backyard burning of residential rubbish prohibited. The City Council enacted Ordinance #198 which prohibits backyard burning of residential waste and rubbish in Ely.  Ely residents may continue to burn yard waste generated on their property (leaves, branches, twigs, etc.) but may no longer burn household materials.

Ely Farmers Market Stop by for a great variety of farm fresh products from right here in the Ely area every Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:30 pm and Saturdays from 8:00 am to noon.

Openings on City Boards.  We are asking for volunteers to serve on the Ely Board of Adjustment.  Please contact Ely City Hall (848-4103 or elycity@southslope.net) if you are interested in serving on either of these committees. More info.

Ely Community TV

Southslope cable TV subscribers can check Ely Community TV at Channel 217 to find out more of what is going on in Ely!

Ely City Park: the Plan. Check out the most recent Ely City Park Plan.  More information.  Park Survey Results

Contacting Us After Hours.  Please call (319) 848-7603 if you have water, sewer or other City related emergencies after regular office hours (8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday). 

Please call 911 for all fire, ambulance, safety and law enforcement emergencies.

“NOJOCO”.  Ely has partnered with Hybrid Publications, Inc., to bring monthly newsletters to your mailbox.  The NOJOCO includes newsletters from Ely, North Liberty, Swisher and Solon Community Schools.  Hybrid Publications also publishes the Solon Economist.

Code Red. The Linn County E911 Services Board has instituted the CodeRED Emergency Notification System - an ultra high-speed telephone communication service for emergency notifications.  More Information.

Golf Carts & ATV’s.  In June the City Council adopted an ordinance that sets up a permit process that would allow golf carts and ATV’s (with at least 4 wheels) to drive on streets in Ely, except State Street.  The person operating the golf cart or ATV must have a City of Ely permit, be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.  Click here for more details. 

Newsletters & Blogs

Ely Expression NEW!

Ely Library NewsletterNEW!

Ely City Hall Blog

2007 Water Quality Report. - NEW 

Annual report on the quality of Ely’s drinking water.

Ely Capital Improvements Plan.

Click on the following link to see other projects that are on the Ely Capital Improvements Plan.

Boards & Commissions

Business Listings

New and Happening

Living & Building in Ely

Email the Mayor

Email Ely City Clerk

Contact Information

FAQs

City Finance Stuff

Historic Preservation

Ely Municipal Code of Ordinances

Calendar of Events

Church Directory

Fire Department*

NEW!

Public Library

Post Office

 

Job Opportunities

 

Ely Street Map

 

Ely City Hall Blog

 

Voter Registration Form

webmaster: K. Hamdorf

Contacting the City Offices:
City of Ely, Iowa

1570 Rowley St.

P O Box 248
Ely, Iowa  52227 
Phone and Fax: 319-848-4103

After hours: 319-848-7603

Email: elycity@southslope.net

Ely Street Map