"Celebrate Elkader" Award Winners

The Elkader Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Elkader, and the City of Elkader held their annual awards dinner to celebrate Elkader's accomplishments in 2025. Chamber members and Main Street investors voted on the various categories. recognize and celebrate the people and businesses that make Elkader special.

Rehabilitation Innovation — Caleb & Danielle Shea

Life Can Be This Good — Bryton Rentschler

Marketer of the Year — EXIT Realty Driftless Group

Community Spirit — Cletus & Tanya Keppler

Employer of the Year — C.J. Moyna & Sons

Leadership Award — Amanda Schneider

Customer Service Award — Wilke’s Marketplace

Good Neighbor Award, presented by the Times Register — Jenna Van Meeteren

Elkader Holiday Light Show People’s Choice Award was also announced which went to  Central Community School Art Students