About Eldora (Iowa, 50627) In 1853, a small little area became the beginning of a much larger future for a city named Eldora. Originally, the city got its name from a grieving mother whose infant daughter named Eldora passed away. In Spanish, Eldora means, “the gilded.” On July 1, 1895, the city of Eldora incorporated. Since then, the residents have continued their journey to build the city to its fullest. The United States Census Bureau states that the town is 4.33 square miles of solid land. As far as cellular service goes, the biggest issue in and around Eldora due to the landscape of this area is poor phone reception. The summers are hot and humid, and the winters are blistering cold at times. The Pine […]