Colesburg
Nestled along Highway 3 in the northeast corner of Delaware County, Colesburg is a welcoming community offering excellent recreational opportunities and small-town charm. Just a few miles from Twin Bridges and Fountain Springs, the area is a prime spot for trout fishing. The town is home to the Edgewood-Colesburg School for JK-6th grade and is home to the Ed-Co Softball complex with a beautifully renovated field. This space also features two shelters, a playground, tennis, and sand volleyball courts, as well as convenient parking and permanent restrooms. You’ll find Veterans Memorial and Pride Park along Main Street, which boasts a gazebo and flower garden. The Colesburg City Park is located on Church Street and offers a small shelter and playground. For more outdoor fun, residents and visitors can enjoy Lone Pine Golf Course, a nine-hole public course, and the municipal swimming pool on the southeast part of town. A variety of dining options, from quick bites to sweet treats, provide delicious choices for locals and visitors alike, making Colesburg a great place to relax, explore, and enjoy.
Churches
- Colesburg Community Church
Phone: (563) 856-4145
- St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
(563) 928-7200
Variety of free services available including: books, magazines, videos, audio books, large print books, Iowa section, children’s library, computers with Internet access, children’s learning software, electric library, interlibrary loan, genealogy department (microfilm & reader), copy machine, fax, typewriters, Iowa & City Code Books, reference materials, atlas & maps, adult & children’s programming.
Hours
Monday: 10am-6pm
Tuesday: 10am-6pm
Wednesday: 4pm-7pm
Thursday: 10am-6pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9am-12pm
Sunday: Closed
Contact
Address: 220 Main Street
Phone & Fax: 563-856-5800
Email: colesburglibrary24@gmail.com
Website: colesburg.lib.ia.us


Edgewood Colesburg Elementary School
Grade PK-6
409 East Street Colesburg, IA
Phone: 563-856-2415
Edgewood Colesburg School District
Colesburg
Population
Mayor
Tom Forkenbrock
Phone: (563) 856-3185
Fax: (563) 856-2096
City Council
Nick Brown
Jared Diers
Jim Diers
Steve Schilling
Roger Waterman
City Clerk
Julie Wessel
Office address: 304 Main Street
Phone: 563-856-3185
Fax: 563-856-2096
Office hours:
Mon, Thu, Fri: 8am-1pm & Wednesday: 1pm-6pm.
Council Meetings
Held the second Monday of the month at 6pm at the Community Center located at 220 Jackson Street.
City Maintenance
Cory Schenke
Fire Chief
Andy Fensterman
Ambulance Department
Maggie Fensterman
Utilities
Water & Sewer: City of Colesburg
Telephone: Windstream
Electric: Alliant Energy
Gas: Black Hills
Internet: Windstream & Comelec
