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Riverside, Iowa

Riverside is a city in rural Washington County, Iowa, United States, along the English River on Iowa Highway 22. It is part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,060 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Highland Community School District.

Riverside proclaimed itself the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk, a fictional character from the science fiction series Star Trek, with the agreement of series creator Gene Roddenberry.

History
The settlement of Riverside was established in 1872 and incorporated in 1882. The name, suggested by a Dr. Ott, is probably a reference to the townsite's location on the English River.

The Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway built a 66 mi branch from Iowa City to What Cheer via Riverside in 1879. Riverside was just west of Iowa Junction, where the lines east to Muscatine and north to Iowa City diverged.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.72 sqmi, all of it land. Riverside is approximately 15 mi south of Iowa City along U.S. Route 218 and 30 mi west of Muscatine on Iowa Highway 22. Riverside is on the north bank of the English River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 993 people, 435 households, and 267 families residing in the city. The population density was 577.3 PD/sqmi. There were 503 housing units at an average density of 292.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% European American, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 435 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 928 people, 378 households, and 249 families residing in the city. The population density was 921.6 PD/sqmi. There were 396 housing units at an average density of 393.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.00% European American, 0.54% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.43% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population.

There were 378 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.08.

27.5% were under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,080, and the median income for a family was $52,344. Males had a median income of $30,526 versus $26,645 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,744. About 1.2% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Highland Community School District serves Riverside. The elementary school, Highland Elementary, is in Riverside, while the middle and high school are nearby in an unincorporated area.

Star Trek
Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, asserts in his book The Making of Star Trek that the character of James Tiberius Kirk was born in the state of Iowa. In Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Kirk himself tells Dr. Taylor he is from Iowa.

In March 1985, when the city was looking for a theme for its annual town festival, Steve Miller, a member of the Riverside City Council who had read Roddenberry's book, suggested to the council that Riverside should proclaim itself to be the future birthplace of Kirk. Miller's motion passed unanimously.

This birthplace was confirmed as Star Trek canon in season 2, episode 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds as when asked, Kirk states he was born in Riverside, IA. Additionally, at least two Star Trek novels had material based in the real city of Riverside. Best Destiny, an immediate sequel to the events shown in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, depicted Kirk's childhood in Riverside. The novel's opening chapter depicts a pre-teen Kirk, playing with friends in fields, in rushes and river wetland along the English River. Another novel, Final Frontier by Diane Carey, not to be confused with Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, was written as a prequel novel to the original series. Depicting the space adventures of James T. Kirk's father, Commander George Samuel Kirk Sr., the opening and closing passages of the novel depict Captain Kirk, now an adult, mulling over his Starfleet career options shortly after his first five-year mission. The younger Kirk was also depicted, walking around the farmhouse owned by his family in Riverside. Its wrap-around veranda had views of both the English River and the Iowa River to the east, which mirror the site of the real "Kirk's Birthstone" marker.

The 2009 film Star Trek, set in an alternate reality from the main Star Trek universe, shows that Kirk was born aboard a shuttlecraft in space and raised in Iowa. Nearby are the (fictional) Riverside Quarry, where young Jim Kirk destroys a 20th-century Chevy Corvette in an act of vandalism, and the Riverside Shipyards, identified by name by Captain Christopher Pike as the construction site of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), and an embarkation point for Starfleet Academy recruits, including an older Jim Kirk. During the third episode of season two of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Kirk states he was born in Riverside, Iowa.

During a September 28, 2004, town meeting, the city learned that its residents had become the unwitting stars of a Spike TV reality show called Invasion Iowa inspired by the Kirk connection. Over a week earlier, actor William Shatner had arrived in the city under the guise of filming a science fiction movie called Invasion Iowa.

Voyage Home Riverside History Center
The Voyage Home Riverside History Center is also colloquially referred to as the "Star Trek Museum". It houses Star Trek themed exhibits and memorabilia, including a time capsule; a Star Trek themed bathroom; and an exhibit about the women of Star Trek. The museum features a veterans display and a room dedicated to the history of Riverside. The museum also has displays featuring Leonard Nimoy, the various Star Trek franchise television shows, NASA, William Shatner's visit to Riverside, and others. Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov in the original series, visited the Museum when it first opened on June 27, 2008, where he participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony.

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Washington, Iowa

Washington is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 7,352 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Washington was founded in 1839 as the county seat of the newly established Washington County. In 1854 it became the home of a United Presbyterian College, which was dissolved in 1864. As of 2014, the town has celebrated its 175th anniversary, only 5 years behind the oldest city in Iowa, Dubuque, Iowa.

In 2016, the Guinness World Book of Records certified the State Theatre in Washington, Iowa, as the "world's oldest continually operating cinema theatre".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.92 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 7,266 people, 3,048 households, and 1,861 families living in the city. The population density was 1476.8 PD/sqmi. There were 3,301 housing units at an average density of 670.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.5% White, 1.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.7% of the population.

There were 3,048 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.9% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 42.4 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 21.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,047 people, 2,928 households, and 1,903 families living in the city. The population density was 1,454.3 PD/sqmi. There were 3,132 housing units at an average density of 646.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.20% White, 0.57% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.72% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.71% of the population.

There were 2,928 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.88.

Age spread: 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,067, and the median income for a family was $44,497. Males had a median income of $29,961 versus $20,706 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,145. About 5.4% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Washington is governed by a six-member city council headed by a mayor. The mayor and council members are elected for four-year terms. The city council consists of four ward counselors and two at-large members. , the mayor is Jaron Rosien and council members are Bethany Glinsmann (1st Ward), Ivan Rangel (Ward 2), Illa Earnest (Ward 3), Fran Stigers (Ward 4), Elaine Moore (at-large), and Millie Youngquist (at-large).

Education
The Washington Community School District operates local schools, including Washington High School.

Notable people

 * Harry W. Bolens, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Smith Wildman Brookhart, United States Senator
 * Eva Carter Buckner, poet, suffragist, songwriter
 * Charles Almon Dewey, United States federal judge
 * Matt Fish, basketball player
 * Owen Gingerich, astronomer
 * Mike Hennigan, NFL player and coach
 * Pierce Knox, blind xylophonist
 * John F. McJunkin, Iowa state senator
 * Keith Molesworth, basketball player and coach
 * Pam Roth, Illinois state representative
 * John M. Work, Socialist and newspaper editor

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Wellman, Iowa

Wellman is a city in Washington County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,524 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Wellman is named for Joseph Edward Wellman, who in July, 1879, provided 40 acre of his farmland for railroad construction including lots for development near the depot. Mr. Wellman was born in Lawrence County, Kentucky on 12 May 1824, acquired his farm in 1859, and died in Wellman on 14 January 1901.

Original European settlement of the area occurred in 1839 on the north side of the English River north of Wellman. A gristmill began operation in 1842, and the community of Wassonville was surveyed and platted in 1848. The Wassonville ferry served a major territorial road from Iowa City to Oskaloosa and the western frontier. A roadhouse had been constructed by 1850 and population grew to 300. Wassonville residents discouraged by frequent flood damage from the English River established the replacement village of Dayton on higher ground south of Wassonville in 1855. Dayton was the main trading point of the area from about 1860 to 1880, and the name was changed to Daytonville by the United States Post Office in 1878.

Construction of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway depot shifted the focus of trade south to Wellman. The City of Wellman was incorporated in 1885, and a city water system was completed in 1896. The volunteer fire department established in 1893 was challenged by a fire which destroyed the east side of Main Street in February, 1902. The railway became part of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad in 1903. The first concrete sidewalk was built in front of the Wellman Savings Bank in 1904 and main street was paved in 1927. The first sewage treatment plant was built in 1940. The first fire truck went into service in August, 1946. Natural gas became available from the Wellman Municipal Gas System in 1963.

Geography
Wellman is located in the northwestern corner of the county and in the southeastern part of the state.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.14 sqmi, all of it land.

Overview
Wellman was founded in 1878 and had a centennial celebration in 1979. The town holds an annual, family-oriented Fourth of July celebration. The city's motto is: "A Town That Cares"

The local weekly newspaper is the Wellman Advance. The city is served by its own volunteer ambulance service and volunteer fire department, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1978. Enhanced 911 service is available in the entire area. Two municipal parks are within the city limits - The North Park provides recreational facilities including lighted tennis courts, lighted baseball diamonds, playground facilities, a YMCA and a band shelter. The South Park is located along the "Smith Creek" waterway and is used extensively for horse shows and various entertainment programs. The English River winds its way just north of Wellman and provides for an abundance of sightseeing, hiking, canoeing and bird watching. The city has one of the few remaining golf courses with sand greens.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,408 people, 608 households, and 357 families residing in the city. The population density was 1235.1 PD/sqmi. There were 659 housing units at an average density of 578.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 608 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,393 people, 549 households, and 372 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,419.6 PD/sqmi. There were 570 housing units at an average density of 580.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.71% White, 0.14% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.36% of the population.

There were 549 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.96.

24.8% were under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,083, and the median income for a family was $40,568. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $23,807 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,430. About 5.8% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Local public schools include Mid Prairie High School and West Elementary, part of the Mid-Prairie Community School District, and Hillcrest Academy, a private Christian school, is to the northeast. The University of Iowa is 25 mi away in Iowa City.

Churches
There are seven different churches in the town of Wellman: Asbury Methodist Church, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, First Baptist Church, New Life Community Church, Wellman Mennonite Church, Good Shepard Lutheran Church, and Zion Christian Fellowship.

Notable people

 * Rudy W. Roethlisberger, Wisconsin State Assemblyman and farmer, was born in Wellman.

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West Chester, Iowa

West Chester is a city in Washington County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 144 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
West Chester was laid out in 1872.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 146 people in 63 households, including 45 families, in the city. The population density was 584.0 PD/sqmi. There were 75 housing units at an average density of 300.0 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1%.

Of the 63 households 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.6% were non-families. 27.0% of households were one person and 9.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age was 46.7 years. 19.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.9% were from 25 to 44; 35.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 159 people in 70 households, including 42 families, in the city. The population density was 629.0 PD/sqmi. There were 74 housing units at an average density of 292.8 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 98.74% White, and 1.26% from two or more races.

Of the 70 households 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 28.6% of households were one person and 10.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.84.

The age distribution was 17.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 31.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median household income was $37,500 and the median family income was $41,250. Males had a median income of $35,179 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,609. About 5.6% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 25.0% of those sixty five or over.

Education
The Mid-Prairie Community School District operates local area public schools.

Notable People

 * Dick Crayne, NFL Player, University of Iowa Football player

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Allerton, Iowa

Allerton is a city in Wayne County, Iowa. The population was 430 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.14 sqmi, all land. Allerton reservoir and Bob White State Park are located approximately three miles west of Allerton.

Transportation
Allerton was served by Iowa Highway 40 until it was turned over to Wayne County and made a county road. There is a network of paved farm to market roads starting in Allerton and connecting with the surrounding towns.

Allerton was a division point on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad until the bankruptcy of the line in 1980. The old Golden State Route that ran east from Allerton through Seymour, Fairfield and Chicago was then abandoned. There had been some talk of relaying the track from Allerton to Seymour on the old Rock Island right of way to provide a connection between the Canadian Pacific (old Milwaukee Road) and the Union Pacific. This idea has since been dropped due to the objections of the adjacent landowners. The remaining line is now known as Union Pacific's Spine Line. It was purchased by the Chicago & Northwestern after the bankruptcy as a direct line between Kansas City and Minneapolis. It has seen a marked increase in traffic since the Chicago & Northwestern merger with Union Pacific. The last passenger train on the old Rock Island system through Allerton was the Plainsman from Kansas City to Des Moines and Minneapolis. It was discontinued in 1970.

History
Allerton was platted by the Rock Island Railroad in when it came through the area in 1870. It became a legal town in 1874 and had a peak population of 1,600 in 1913. Allerton and Corydon were rivals for the Wayne County seat. On several occasions, during the early establishment of the two towns, county records were moved back and forth, sometimes illegally, before Corydon was declared the county seat.

The southeastern side of the town was heavily damaged by an EF2 tornado on March 5, 2022.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 501 people, 217 households, and 146 families living in the city. The population density was 439.5 PD/sqmi. There were 250 housing units at an average density of 219.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.2% White, 0.2% Native American, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 217 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the city was 44.6 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 559 people, 231 households, and 155 families living in the city. The population density was 490.4 PD/sqmi. There were 287 housing units at an average density of 251.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.28% White, 0.18% Asian, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 231 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.99.

27.5% are under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,929, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $23,854 versus $17,614 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,218. About 17.6% of families and 18.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.5% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Allerton–Lineville–Clio School District formed upon the consolidation of Allerton, Clio, and Lineville school districts, which occurred between 1962 and 1966. In 1966, Allerton de-merged and merged into the Cambria-Corydon School District to become Wayne County Community School District in 1967, while the remaining district became the Lineville–Clio Community School District.

The Wayne Community School District operated public schools serving the community. Kindergarten and the lower elementary grades for the Allerton children continued to be held in the Allerton school along with seventh and eight grade for the entire Wayne Community School District beginning in 1967. This arrangement continued until the Allerton School building was deemed deficient and all classes are now held in Corydon.

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Clio, Iowa

Clio is a city in Wayne County, Iowa, United States. The population was 67 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.75 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 80 people, 39 households, and 24 families residing in the city. The population density was 106.7 PD/sqmi. There were 44 housing units at an average density of 58.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.0% of the population.

There were 39 households, of which 15.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.58.

The median age in the city was 57.5 years. 16.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 36.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 91 people, 37 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 122.4 PD/sqmi. There were 46 housing units at an average density of 61.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.90% White, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.20% of the population.

There were 37 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 15.4% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,813, and the median income for a family was $44,688. Males had a median income of $54,583 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,362. There were 10.3% of families and 10.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 15.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
Wayne Community School District operates public schools serving the community.

Clio was part of Lineville–Clio Community School District until the district voted to disband in 2010. Lineville–Clio merged into Wayne on July 1, 2011. It was known as ACL Community for its namesake town names of Allerton, Clio and Lineville until 1966 when Allerton voted to join Cambria-Corydon to form Wayne Community Schools. Lineville–Clio has since merged with Wayne Community Schools in Corydon. No classes have been held in Clio for many decades with all classes being held at the campus in Lineville before merging with Wayne Community.

Rail service
Clio is served by the Union Pacific Railroad, Its predecessor (the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad purchased the Minneapolis-Kansas City "Spine Line" from the bankrupt Rock Island Railroad in the 1980s.  There has not been a depot nor passenger service in Clio since the middle 1900s, although the line is very busy with through freight traffic.

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Corydon, Iowa

Corydon is a city in Wayne County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,526 in the 2020 census, a decline from 1,591 in 2000. It is the county seat of Wayne County.

The town was laid out and platted in 1851 and later that year designated as the county seat. The town was named by county judge Seth Anderson after his old hometown of Corydon, Indiana.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.39 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,585 people, 680 households, and 411 families residing in the city. The population density was 1140.3 PD/sqmi. There were 785 housing units at an average density of 564.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 680 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 46.7 years. 20.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 27.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,591 people, 718 households, and 432 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,144.3 PD/sqmi. There were 802 housing units at an average density of 576.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.43% White, 0.06% African American, 0.06% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

There were 718 households, out of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.73.

Age spread: 20.7% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 19.5% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 31.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,542, and the median income for a family was $40,231. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $18,523 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,496. About 9.7% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
The Prairie Trails Museum of Wayne County is located on the eastern side of Corydon on Highway 2. It features a brick building that houses 25,000 artifacts in five galleries covering over 21000 sqft, and a large barn with farm antiques. Permanent exhibits include a tribute to the Mormon Trail and depiction of the Ocobock Bank in Corydon along with the original safe that was robbed by Jesse James and other members of the James-Younger Gang on June 3, 1871.

The Corydon post office contains a mural entitled Volunteer Fire Department, painted in 1942 by Marion Gilmore. Murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 in the United States through the Section of Painting and Sculpture, later called the Section of Fine Arts, of the Treasury Department.

Education
Wayne Community School District operates public schools serving the community.

Transportation
Corydon is served by Iowa Highways 2 and 14 which make up the southern, eastern and northeastern portion of the town square.

Rail service through Corydon is provided by the Union Pacific Railroad. Since the Union Pacific merged with the Chicago and North Western Railway (C&NW) in 1995, there has been a considerable increase in rail traffic on the line. The line was originally the Rock Island's Short line from Allerton to Minneapolis. After the Rock Island ceased operations, its main track between Kansas City and Allerton was combined with the Short Line to form C&NW's "Spine Line" between Kansas City and Minneapolis and that designation has been retained by Union Pacific. The Rock Island depot was removed in the late 1950s with passenger service provided through Allerton, six miles to the southwest until about 1970.

Corydon was also served by the CB&Q Railroad. The line originally was the Keokuk & Western line from Humeston in the northwest part of Wayne County through Corydon, Promise City, Centerville and into northeastern Missouri. It then became part of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. The line was abandoned between Corydon and Centerville in 1958. The line was completely abandoned from Corydon to Humeston in the early 1970s. Depot service was maintained until abandonment, the last few years by a mobile depot that serviced Humeston, Mt. Ayr, Corydon, and Leon on set days of the week. The CB&Q and Rock Island depots in Corydon were just 1/4 mile apart, with the Rock Island depot being on Depot Street at the end of Greeley Street. The Burlington depot still existed as a warehouse into the 2010s but has been razed.

Notable people

 * Karl M. LeCompte, U.S. Representative
 * Katherine Marlowe, film actress, most notably in the film Dodsworth
 * George Saling (1909–1933), 1932 Summer Olympics gold medal winner

title: Corydon, Iowa


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Humeston, Iowa

Humeston is a city in Wayne County, Iowa, United States. The population was 465 in the 2020 census, a decline from 542 in 2000.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.62 sqmi, of which 0.61 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 494 people, 234 households, and 134 families living in the city. The population density was 809.8 PD/sqmi. There were 294 housing units at an average density of 482 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 234 households, of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.7% were non-families. 40.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 30.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 48.7 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.7% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 28.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 543 people, 265 households, and 148 families living in the city. The population density was 862.5 PD/sqmi. There were 299 housing units at an average density of 474.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.53% White, 0.55% Native American, 0.37% Asian, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population.

There were 265 households, out of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 41.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.3% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 28.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,917, and the median income for a family was $33,214. Males had a median income of $26,563 versus $16,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,617. About 13.9% of families and 21.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under age 18 and 17.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Mormon Trail Community School District operates schools serving the community.

Notable person

 * Chris Street, basketball player at University of Iowa, born in Humeston

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Lineville, Iowa

Lineville is a city in Wayne County, Iowa, United States. The population was 195 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.90 sqmi, all land.

History
Lineville has been called the oldest town in Wayne County, but was not noted on early maps or in the 1850 state line survey, and probably attracted settlers from a nearby short-lived community called Grand River after the state line dispute was settled. Lineville was platted in 1858.

Because part of the town is in Missouri and part in Iowa, it was named Lineville. The town square sits on the Iowa–Missouri border with the business on the south side of the square in South Lineville, Missouri. When Wayne County was dry, liquor by the drink could be purchased at the bars on the Missouri side of the square.

During the 1968 Illinois earthquake, the quake was felt as a long shaking in Lineville. The quake damaged the town's water tower which began to leak 300 gallons of water an hour.

Lineville used to be part of ACL Community Schools for the three namesake towns of Allerton, Clio and Lineville until 1966 when Allerton voted to join with Cambria-Corydon Community Schools to form Wayne Community Schools. Lineville and Clio then formed Lineville–Clio which survived until 2010. All classes were held in Lineville. It was one of the smallest school districts in the state of Iowa. In 2010, the State of Iowa ordered Lineville–Clio closed as its small size and tax base made it impossible to meet State of Iowa educational standards. Lineville–Clio has since merged with Wayne Community Schools with all classes being held in Corydon (22 road miles away).

Transportation
Lineville is located on U.S. Route 65. The city is served by the Union Pacific Railroad, which was originally the CRI&P (Rock Island). Rail traffic has increased considerably on this line since it was purchased by the Union Pacific. Lineville once had rail passenger service, which was discontinued in the 1960s.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 217 people, 108 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 241.1 PD/sqmi. There were 135 housing units at an average density of 150.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White, 0.5% Asian, and 0.5% from two or more races.

There were 108 households, of which 18.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.4% were non-families. 39.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.68.

The median age in the city was 48.2 years. 16.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.4% were from 45 to 64; and 25.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 273 people, 126 households, and 75 families living in the city. The population density was 300.5 PD/sqmi. There were 150 housing units at an average density of 165.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.63% White and 0.37% Pacific Islander.

There were 126 households, out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 31.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $35,357. Males had a median income of $31,094 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,414. About 18.1% of families and 24.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 22.7% of those 65 or over.

Education
Wayne Community School District operates public schools serving the community.

It was in the Lineville–Clio Community School District until that district decided to disband in 2010. Lineville–Clio merged into Wayne on July 1, 2011.

Notable person

 * Irene Cozad (1888-1970), ragtime composer, born in Lineville

title: Lineville, Iowa


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Millerton, Iowa

Millerton is a city in Wayne County, Iowa, United States. The population was 36 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.21 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 45 people, 18 households, and 10 families living in the city. The population density was 214.3 PD/sqmi. There were 26 housing units at an average density of 123.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 2.2% African American, and 2.2% Native American.

There were 18 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.4% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.20.

The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 20% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 48 people, 22 households, and 10 families living in the city. The population density was 230.1 PD/sqmi. There were 28 housing units at an average density of 134.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 22 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, and 54.5% were non-families. 54.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 40.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 3.60.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 65.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,286, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,650. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education
Wayne Community School District operates public schools serving the community.

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Promise City, Iowa

Promise City is a city in Wayne County, Iowa, United States. The population was 88 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.19 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 111 people, 49 households and 29 families living in the city. The population density was 584.2 PD/sqmi. There were 57 housing units at an average density of 300.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 1.8% Asian, and 0.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 49 households, of which 16.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.8% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age was 46.1 years. 17.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 31.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The population was 55.9% male and 44.1% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 105 people, 50 households and 29 families living in the city. The population density was 561.6 PD/sqmi. There were 64 housing units at an average density of 342.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.05% White, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.

There were 50 households, of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.0% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.69.

19.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.

The median household income was $17,917 and the median family income was $25,000. Males had a median income of $19,000 compared with $18,750 for females. The per capita income was $10,637. There were 23.1% of families and 19.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 13.8% of those over 64.

Education
The Seymour Community School District operates local area public schools.

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Seymour, Iowa

Seymour is a city in Wayne County, Iowa, United States. The population was 634 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
The first coal mines in Seymour were opened in 1884. In 1902, the Numa Block Coal Company took over these mines. In 1908, the largest coal mine in Appanoose-Wayne Coalfield was Numa Block number 2, known as "Big Jim." "Big Jim" was located just 1 mi east of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Depot, and was able to produce 100,000 tons of coal per year at full capacity. The Mystic coal seam was just over 2 ft thick here, reached by a 202 ft shaft. Numa Block Mine number 3, the Sunshine Mine, was in the southeast part of town, served by the Rock Island, with a 240 ft shaft to the Mystic seam.

In 1884, Local Assembly 3143 of the Knights of Labor, based in Seymour, had 40 members. In 1912, United Mine Workers Local 206 in Seymour had 299 members, approximately 13% of the entire population.

On March 6, 2017, an EF-2 tornado (confirmed by National Weather Service WFO, Des Moines, IA damage survey) hit Seymour at approximately 8:00 pm CST, damaging homes and the high school.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.35 sqmi, all land.

Transportation
Seymour is served by a county-maintained road which used to be Iowa Highway 55 and is now County Road S60.

Seymour is served by the Canadian Pacific Railway which currently operates the former Milwaukee Railroad tracks.

Seymour was also served by the CRI&P (Rock Island) until the early 1980s. This line passed on the southwest corner of the town square with the depot in this location. This line was abandoned when the Rock Island went bankrupt. It used to be part of the Golden State Route which was a luxury passenger train operated by the Rock Island and the Southern Pacific.

The two railroad lines crossed at the western edge of Seymour and was protected by an interlocking tower until the Rock Island was abandoned.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 701 people, 295 households, and 192 families residing in the city. The population density was 298.3 PD/sqmi. There were 348 housing units at an average density of 148.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.4% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 295 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 47.1 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 24.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 810 people, 336 households, and 219 families residing in the city. The population density was 344.5 PD/sqmi. There were 393 housing units at an average density of 167.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.53% White, 0.37% Native American, 0.99% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.10% of the population.

There were 336 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,172, and the median income for a family was $32,692. Males had a median income of $24,531 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,581. About 12.7% of families and 22.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.3% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Seymour Community School District operates local area public schools.

Notable people

 * John C. Mabee, Thoroughbred racehorse owner/breeder
 * Marcus Collins, actor and singer part of The Texas Tenors
 * Jane Wilson, painter

title: Seymour, Iowa


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Badger, Iowa

Badger is a Town in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 522 at the 2020 census. The town got its name from Badger Creek, which itself got its name when a group of soldiers from Fort Dodge in the early 1850s saw a badger for the first time.

Geography
Badger is located at 42.6153°N, -94.14445°W (42.615303, -94.144454).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.09 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 561 people, 215 households, and 163 families living in the city. The population density was 514.7 PD/sqmi. There were 229 housing units at an average density of 210.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 215 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 38.7 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 610 people, 227 households, and 172 families living in the city. The population density was 360.7 PD/sqmi. There were 232 housing units at an average density of 137.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.67% White, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.

There were 227 households, out of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.10.

30.0% were under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $21,458 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,573. About 6.1% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Badger is within the Fort Dodge Community School District. Badger residents are zoned to Cooper Elementary School. The district's sole secondary schools are Fort Dodge Middle School and Fort Dodge Senior High School.

In 2018 the district opted to assign Badger to Cooper during its elementary school boundary adjustments.

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Barnum, Iowa

Barnum is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States, just off U.S. Route 20. The population was 175 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Barnum is at 42.50666°N, -94.36457°W (42.506660, -94.364575).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 0.37 sqmi, all land.

Barnum lies at the southeastern margin (rim) of Manson crater, an impact structure buried by glacial till and outwash.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 191 people, 73 households, and 53 families living in the city. The population density was 516.2 PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 208.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 1.0% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 73 households, of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.4% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 36.5 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.5% male and 44.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 195 people, 67 households, and 51 families living in the city. The population density was 615.9 PD/sqmi. There were 70 housing units at an average density of 221.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.

There were 67 households, out of which 58.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 38.5% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 35.9% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $42,083. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,252. About 12.2% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 57.1% of those 65 or over.

Education
Barnum lies within the Manson–Northwest Webster Community School District, and houses the district's elementary school.

The district was established on July 1, 1993, with the merger of the Manson and Northwest Webster districts.

title: Barnum, Iowa


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Callender, Iowa

Callender is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 368 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
From 1866 to 1870, the Des Moines Valley Railroad Company constructed tracks between Des Moines and Fort Dodge. The other end of the line originated at Keokuk (at the confluence of the Des Moines and Mississippi rivers). As a result, several small towns were created by the railroad along the line to support track maintenance and to grow business. At 7 to 10 mi intervals were 38 stops between Keokuk and Fort Dodge. Kesho, the town that would become Callender, was the 36th stop.

According to the County Assessor's records, the town of Kesho began south of the road (Thomas Street) on the east side of the railroad tracks. There, Gurmond and Thora Bean had established a store in 1867–68. The store was operational when the Des Moines Valley Railroad made it to Kesho in December 1869; however, a November 24, 1870 newspaper article from the Iowa Northwest Newspaper reads, “The city has disappeared from the face of the earth—not like Pompeii—but it has gone off on wheels. First the horse barn fell down, then the hotel was taken to pieces and moved off, and lately the depot has been hoisted on wheels, moved 9 mi up the road and landed near the Sioux City Junction (Tara). Kesho is now inhabited by muskrats alone.” A new depot replaced the old one that existed, until it was demolished in 1972. Post office records indicate that there was a post office in Kesho from 1873 until 1877.

In 1875, the town was renamed Callender in honor of Agnes and James Callender of Brooklyn Heights, New York City, New York who owned all of the land on the west side of the railroad tracks and much of the surrounding area—Webster's Prairies. The Callenders donated land to the town for churches, the school, City Hall and the City Park. A second depot was built on the west side of the track, north of Main (Thomas) Street. The existing town retains much of the 1875 town form, including the donated properties.

Geography
Callender is located at 42.3625°N, -94.29333°W (42.362592, -94.293268).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.52 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 376 people in 162 households, including 111 families, in the city. The population density was 737.3 PD/sqmi. There were 178 housing units at an average density of 349.0 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 0.8% from two or more races. Of the 162 households 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 28.4% of households were one person and 15.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.85.

The age distribution was 23.4% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% 65 or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 424 people in 168 households, including 113 families, in the city. The population density was 830.8 PD/sqmi. There were 179 housing units at an average density of 350.7 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 98.35% White, 0.24% African American, 0.71% Native American, and 0.71% from two or more races. Of the 168 households 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 28.0% of households were one person and 15.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.14.

The age distribution was 27.8% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The following income data is from 2000. The median household income was $33,906 and the median family income was $42,917. Males had a median income of $26,917 versus $24,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,411. About 9.5% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is in the Southeast Valley Community School District. Southeast Valley High School in Gowrie is that district's comprehensive high school.

Callender was formerly part of the Prairie Valley Community School District, which formed on July 1, 1993 with the merger of the Cedar Valley Community School District and the Prairie Community School District. In 2023 that district merged into the Southeast Valley district.

The elementary school for the school district was in Callender from 1994 until 2010. The middle school was near Farnhamville and the high school was in Gowrie. Before that, Callender was the elementary and middle school for Prairie Community, a consolidated school district including Moorland, Callender, Gowrie, and Lanyon. From 1962 until 1974 Callender, Moorland and Gowrie each had elementary schools. Callender also had a junior high school and Gowrie also had a high school.

Transportation
Callender is at the intersection of County Roads P33 (Fairbanks Ave) and D43 (295th St).

The Union Pacific Railroad is on the east end of town

The Fort Dodge Regional Airport is located 20 miles northwest of town. It is primarily a general aviation airport, but it does have commercial links from Great Lakes Airlines.

title: Callender, Iowa


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Clare, Iowa

Clare is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 136 at the 2020 census. Clare was settled circa 1882 by immigrants from Clare County, Ireland. Clare is also home to a United States post office on West Front St.

Geography
Clare is located at 42.58778°N, -94.34361°W (42.587838, -94.343526).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 sqmi, all land.

Clare lies within the eastern side of Manson crater, an impact structure buried by glacial till and outwash.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 146 people, 65 households, and 41 families living in the city. The population density was 286.3 PD/sqmi. There were 74 housing units at an average density of 145.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 2.1% African American, and 0.7% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 65 households, of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 19.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.4% male and 46.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 190 people, 79 households, and 50 families living in the city. The population density was 374.4 PD/sqmi. There were 79 housing units at an average density of 155.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.42% White, 0.53% Native American, and 1.05% from two or more races.

There were 79 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,500, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,838. None of the families and 6.0% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Education
The Manson–Northwest Webster Community School District serves the community. It was established on July 1, 1993, with the merger of the Manson and Northwest Webster districts.

title: Clare, Iowa


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Coalville, Iowa

Coalville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 610 at the 2010 census. The community is located on U.S. Route 20 near Fort Dodge's large gypsum mines.

History
Coalville takes its name from the coal mines of the area. It began as one of the northernmost coal mining towns in Iowa. Early settlers were mining coal from outcrops along the Des Moines River by 1860, and in 1870, a mine was opened on Holiday Creek, approximately one mile east of Coalville, with a three-mile tramway to the Dubuque and Sioux City Railroad (later the Illinois Central). Later in 1870, a shaft was sunk at Coalville. The Fort Dodge Coal company took over these mines and opened several more in the Coalville area. By 1880, manual labor was being augmented with machinery in these mines. In 1883, the Fort Dodge Coal company employed 350 miners to produce 30 carloads of coal daily.

The Pleasant Valley Coal Company sank a 105-foot shaft in Coalville in 1895, employing 100 men to mine a six-foot coal bed. This was mined out in the early 20th century. The Gleason Coal Company sank a shaft in 1899 that operated until 1907, producing 200,000 tons of coal over its lifetime. Gleason sank a new shaft in 1908. United Mine Workers local 392 was organized in Coalville in 1899; by 1907, it had 133 members. Mine wages varied from $1.91 to $2.56 per day.

Coalville's population was 26 in 1902. The population was 150 in 1940.

Geography
Coalville is located at 42.44352°N, -94.12856°W (42.443522, −94.128558). on the west bank of the Des Moines River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.26 square miles (5.85 km2), of which 2.18 square miles (5.66 km2) of it is land and 0.07 square miles (0.19 km2) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 610 people, 267 households, and 173 families residing in the town. The population density was 279.2 PD/sqmi. There were 289 housing units at an average density of 132.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 92.8% White, 1.6% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 4.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 267 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 32.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.6 years. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $45,096. Males had a median income of $33,846 versus $20,855 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,178. None of the families and 2.6% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 17.8% of those over 64.

Education
The Fort Dodge Community School District operates the schools serving the CDP. Butler Elementary School is the designated elementary school. Fort Dodge Middle School and Fort Dodge Senior High School are the district's secondary schools.

title: Coalville, Iowa


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Dayton, Iowa

Dayton is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 772 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Dayton has been in operation since 1877. The city was named after Dayton, Ohio.

Geography
Dayton is located at 42.26278°N, -94.06917°W (42.262672, -94.069136).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.85 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 837 people, 330 households, and 222 families living in the city. The population density was 984.7 PD/sqmi. There were 376 housing units at an average density of 442.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.6% African American, 0.4% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 330 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 42.2 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 21.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 884 people, 354 households, and 235 families living in the city. The population density was 1,062.8 PD/sqmi. There were 379 housing units at an average density of 455.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.42% White, 0.11% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.45% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.

There were 354 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.91.

24.8% were under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,864, and the median income for a family was $38,698. Males had a median income of $30,952 versus $20,208 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,714. About 13.9% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Annual events
Since 1937, Dayton has been the site of a rodeo on Labor Day weekend. It began with a pair of local cowboys and has grown to a National Championship Rodeo, sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. The rodeo features bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, and the wild horse race. The rodeo has generated large crowds and high quality competitors. The rodeo features many types of domestic beers and American fare.

Education
It is in the Southeast Valley Community School District. The district operates Dayton Elementary School in Dayton. The district also operates Southeast Valley Middle School in Burnside and Southeast Valley High School in Gowrie.

Dayton was formerly a part of the Southeast Webster-Grand Community School District, established on July 1, 2005 by the merger of the Grand Community School District and the Southeast Webster Community School District. In 2023 that district merged into the Southeast Valley district.

Dayton was previously served by the Southeast Webster Community School District, which was formed on July 1, 1991 with the merger of the Central Webster Community School District and the Dayton Community School District.

title: Dayton, Iowa


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Duncombe, Iowa

Duncombe is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 381 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Duncombe is named for Hon. J. F. Duncombe.

Geography
Duncombe is located at 42.47°N, -93.99278°W (42.469886, -93.992806).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.97 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 410 people, 180 households, and 109 families living in the city. The population density was 208.1 PD/sqmi. There were 193 housing units at an average density of 98.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.7% Asian, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 180 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.4% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 474 people, 192 households, and 124 families living in the city. The population density was 241.0 PD/sqmi. There were 196 housing units at an average density of 99.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.31% White, 0.84% Native American, 0.21% Asian, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.

There were 192 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,750, and the median income for a family was $41,591. Males had a median income of $29,107 versus $23,958 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,915. About 3.3% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 17.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Webster City Community School District operates area public schools.

title: Duncombe, Iowa