Downtown Project Phase 1 Funding
On Monday, May 6th, at 7:00pm as a requirement by the state, the City of Ely will hold multiple public hearings related to financing the... more ››
Can Shed Relocated
The Can Shed site has been moved from the garage on Main St to the garage on Rowley next to City Hall. Empty, clean and dry donations can... more ››
Pacific St. Panel Replacement
Temporary Road Closure: as part of the Streets Maintenance Program, several damaged roadway panels will be repaired/replaced this summer.... more ››
Crack Sealing in Town
A part of the streets maintenance plan that was presented to council in March was to begin crack sealing specific areas around town. Crack... more ››
Storm Water Management
Mowing season is just around the corner. Ely is a MS4 community, meaning that we have specific regulations we must adhere to concerning... more ››
Spring Hydrant Flushing
Public Works will begin flushing all hydrants around town beginning this week and throughout the month of April and early May. Pictured is... more ››
Tree Giveaway
Did you remove a tree in the right of way during the Ash Tree Removal Project? If so, Linn County Sustainability is partnering with the... more ››
Tree Removal Project in Ely
The emerald ash borer has arrived in Ely. The City has partnered with Cy’s Tree Service out of Anamosa to remove ash trees on city property... more ››
2024 Citizen of the Year
Upon the submission of a thoughtful nomination, the Selection Committee has named Aaron Cooper the recipient of the 2024 Jim Miller Ely... more ››
Special Council Meetings: Jan 29
Reminder, there are two public meetings with Council tonight, January 29:
Snow Emergency: January 11
A snow emergency has been declared effective 9:00pm today, Thursday January 11, through 6:00pm on Saturday January 13. A snow emergency... more ››
Jan 10 Afternoon Update
In this video below, Administrator Miller provides an update on snow plowing efforts, impending snow events over the next several days and... more ››
Jan 10 Snow Emergency Update
The current Snow Emergency is set to expire today, Wednesday January 10, at noon. With predicted 1-3” of snow tonight, and a potential 4-8... more ››
Snow Emergency Update
Due to the duration of this storm, a majority of our staff have reached their max hours for the 24 hour period. As a result, we will be... more ››
Communication Survey
The city is looking to improve communication with residents. Communication from the city ranges from events, news, and policy changes. To... more ››
Snow Emergency: January 8
A snow emergency has been declared effective 5:00pm today, Monday January 8, through 12:00pm noon on Wednesday January 10. A snow emergency... more ››
Ely Legion Scholarship
The 2024 Ely American Legion Family Scholarship program and application is open. We are grateful for the engagement from our Legion to... more ››
2024 Senior Banners
It's that time of year! One of the most beloved traditions in our community - recognizing the graduation achievement of each of the seniors... more ››
Water Line Repair
As crews work to repair a leak on a private service line this morning, water pressure will be reduced on both sides of Ridgeview Dr between... more ››
