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City of Ely, Iowa |
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Welcome to the City of Ely, Iowa Web Site |
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Ely Community Center 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! 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 Hazardous Weather. Please check various local TV and radio stations and other media for weather warnings and advisories; hazardous weather watches and warnings, notices, cancellations, forecasts, warnings and advisories regarding storms and severe weather. Here are links to the Cedar Rapids area media outlets and TV stations: KCRG TV, KGAN TV, KWWL TV, the Cedar Rapids Gazette, and the National Weather Service.
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Stuff for Your Calendar Fourth of July in Ely Firemen’s Breakfast. A July 4th tradition! Serving from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ely Fire Department 1300 Main Street in Ely. All proceeds go to support the Ely Fire Department’s operational expenses. Tickets can be purchased from any Ely Firefighter or local merchant. Adult tickets are $4.50 in advance or $5.00 at the door, $2.50 for children 12 and under, and children 5 and under eat free. All you can eat pancakes eggs, sausage, bacon, milk, coffee and water. Rain or Shine!
4th of July Parade. Ely’s annual 4th of July Parade starts at 6:00 p.m. at the Ely Fire Station, and runs along Dows Street, Highland Road, Hillcrest Street and Walker and ends at Rowley Street. Lineup for entries starts at 5:00 p.m. at the Ely Fire Station, there is no cost to enter. Please contact Sue Sedrel (319-981-3124) for more information. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a great 4th of July parade, and an Ely Independence Day tradition!
City Government News City Hall Holiday Hours. Ely City Hall and the Public Works Department will be closed Monday, July 6 for the Independence Day holiday. Garbage and recyclables collection will be on Monday July 6 as usual Ely City Park. Grading work for ball diamonds, play areas and storm water control is done and grass is growing at the “New” Ely City Park at the north end of Hillcrest Street. Make your plans now to join the celebration of its inaugural use during Fall Fest, September 26! Local Sales & Services Tax Approved Ely voters approved the 1% local sales and services tax on March 3rd. The local sales and services tax takes effect April 1 and will continue through June 30, 2014. “Federal Stimulus” Projects. Projects to improve storm water management and control in the Fuhrmeister Street area and for Hillcrest Street are on the Intended Use Plan (IUP) for funding through the Federal Economic Stimulus Act. These projects would be administered by the Iowa Finance Authority through the “Green Infrastructure” portion through the State of Iowa. Iowa is scheduled to approve the IUP May 19, 2009. 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.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.
Weather. Click here for the most recent weather forecast for Ely from the National Weather Service.
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: Birth of a Park 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 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. More New and Happening! Newsletters & Blogs Ely Expression NEW! 2008 Water Quality Report -Annual report on the quality of Ely’s drinking water. Ely 2 & 5 Year Plan. Click on the following link to see other projects that are on the Ely 2 & 5 Year Plan. |
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webmaster: K. Hamdorf |
Contacting the City
Offices: 1570 Rowley St. P
O Box 248 After hours: 319-848-7603 Email: elycity@southslope.net |
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