Welcome, Mayor Ladwig!
Welcome Letter From Mayor Scott LadwigThank you to all, the people of Ely for entrusting me with this great responsibility... more ››
Giving Tuesday: Give Back by Getting Involved
This Giving Tuesday, the City of Ely is looking for a different type of donation, the donation of time. We have a variety of boards in our... more ››
Snowmobiles: Ely
Iowa Snowdrifters: 2023 UpdateThe Snowdrifters Club presented their 2023 trail maps and plans for navigating through Ely... more ››
Citizen of the Year
Ely is filled with so many wonderful people! The Jim Miller Citizen of the Year Award allows us the opportunity to highlight these... more ››
City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
City offices including City Hall, Public Works and the Library will be closed on Thursday & Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Iowa Big Student Project
Student Led Project in ElyAs part of their semester project, Iowa Big high school students are conducting a short survey... more ››
Operator of the Year Nomination
Ely's very own Ron Stark was nominated for Operator of the Year, representing our region. We are extremely proud of him and believe he is... more ››
Dows Street: Road Closure for Spook Walk
The downtown section of Dows St. between Main and Walker will be closed on Thursday October 26 between 4:15pm - 7:15pm for the annual Spook... more ››
November 7 Election Information
Election Information:Next Active Election: November 7, 2023: Regular City and School ElectionsEarly Voting Locations... more ››
Banner Valley Repairs
Repairs to a section of Banner Valley Rd will begin on Monday 10/23 at 9:00am and have an expected completion of Wednesday 10/25 at noon.... more ››
Ely Auxiliary Celebrates 5 Years!
ST. QUENTIN POST, UNIT 555 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
Trunk or Treat Spots Available
There are still 11 Trunk or Treat spots available as part of the Spook Walk event taking place Thursday October 26 This is a perfect... more ››
Compost Bunker Relocating
Effective October 18, 2023, the compost site will be permanently relocated outside the gate at the Waste Water Treatment Facility.
Hydrant Flushing Updated
Fall hydrant flushing has been pushed back by one week. An updated schedule and map is listed below. Hydrant flushing may cause a slight... more ››
Pumpkin Float
The 3rd annual Pumpkin Float is back in 2023! For this one special night, the City Park Pond will come aglow with floating pumpkins. The... more ››
Fall Hydrant Flushing
Public Works will begin flushing all hydrants around town today and will continue throughout the month of October. Below is a map... more ››
Press Release: New City Administrator
Council Selects Eldy Miller as City Administrator
Waste Management Increase Effective September 1
Per the city contract with Waste Management and following the public hearing process, a $0.13 total monthly increase to garbage and... more ››
Fall Fest 5k Registrations
2023 Fall Fest 5k shirts will only be guaranteed to those who sign up for the race by end of day tomorrow, August 23.