Elkader chief talks less glamorous, but important, aspects of policing

Elkader chief talks less glamorous, but important, aspects of policing

In an effort to keep the city sidewalks free of feces, a community member recently put up a sign and some bags for dog owners to use to clean up dog poop. The sidewalk is on the route to Central Community School where kids can be exposed to the hazards of animal feces. (Photo by Alison Patenaude) The Elkader Police Department has been surveilling for “California rolls” at the intersection of Cedar and North Main streets, after several community…