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Fairbank, Iowa

Fairbank is a city in Buchanan and Fayette counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 1,111 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.73 sqmi, of which 0.71 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,113 people, 461 households, and 307 families living in the city. The population density was 1567.6 PD/sqmi. There were 498 housing units at an average density of 701.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 461 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.4% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% 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 2.98.

The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,041 people, 418 households, and 290 families living in the city. The population density was 1,758.8 PD/sqmi. There were 436 housing units at an average density of 736.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.42% White, 0.10% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.10% from two or more races. 0.96% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 418 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,900, and the median income for a family was $43,654. Males had a median income of $31,000 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,262. About 4.9% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Wapsie Valley Community School District operates local public schools. The community of Fairbank is served by Wapsie Valley High School.

Notable people

 * Chris Jans, former head men's basketball coach at New Mexico State University. Current head coach at Mississippi State.

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Hazleton, Iowa

Hazleton is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 713 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
The original town was established in 1853 when E. W. Tenney opened a store. A post office opened soon after and was named "Hazelton", because the community was in a hazelnut grove. When the railway came, it missed the town by a mile, so the town was moved to the railway. The current site of "Hazleton" was established in 1873, and incorporated in 1883.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.79 sqmi, of which 0.75 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 823 people, 354 households, and 207 families living in the city. The population density was 1097.3 PD/sqmi. There were 402 housing units at an average density of 536.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.5% African American, 1.6% Native American, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 354 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 40.7 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.9% male and 46.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 950 people, 381 households, and 252 families living in the city. The population density was 1,276.4 PD/sqmi. There were 409 housing units at an average density of 549.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.32% White, 0.95% Native American, 0.21% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.11% of the population.

There were 381 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.03.

29.4% were under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,625, and the median income for a family was $36,023. Males had a median income of $27,460 versus $21,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,955. About 11.4% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is within the Oelwein Community School District.

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Independence, Iowa

Independence is a city in, and the county seat of, Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 6,064 at the 2020 census.

History

Independence was founded on June 15, 1847 near the center of present-day Buchanan County. The original town plat was a simple nine-block grid on the east side of the Wapsipinicon River. The town was intended as an alternative to Quasqueton (then called Quasequetuk), which was the county seat prior to 1847. The village of Independence had fewer than 15 persons when the county seat was transferred there.

On Main Street, on the west bank of the Wapsipinicon, a six-story grist mill was built in 1867. Some of its foundation stones were taken from that of an earlier mill, the New Haven Mill, built in 1854, that was used for wool processing. (Prior to the incorporation of Independence on October 15, 1864, a short-lived neighboring village, called New Haven, had grown up on the west side of the river, hence the name New Haven Mill.) The 1867 mill, now called the Wapsipinicon Mill, was a source of electrical energy from 1915 to 1940. Some structural restoration occurred in recent years, and the mill now functions partly as an historical museum.

A courthouse was built in 1857, on the east side of the town, on a site described at that time as "the highest tract of land in the neighborhood," where offers "a fine view of the city of Independence, the Valley of the Wapsipinicon, and the surrounding Country". The original courthouse was replaced in 1939 by a Moderne or Art Deco structure.

Among the town's distinctions has been the long-term presence of the Independence State Hospital (formerly called the Iowa State Hospital for the Insane), located on a large, remote tract of land on the west edge of town. The recently restored main building, called the Reynolds Building (made of "native prairie granite" in French Second Empire style), was built in 1873. Today it is open to the public for scheduled tours.

For a few years in the late 1880s and early 1890s, Independence was a nationally known horse-racing center, and was sometimes referred to as the "Lexington of the North". This came about as a result of the meteoric financial success of Charles W. Williams. A telegraph operator and creamery owner from nearby Jesup, Iowa, Williams (with no experience in breeding horses) purchased in 1885 two mares, each of which within a year gave birth to a stallion. These two stallions, which Williams named Axtel and Allerton, went on the set world trotting records, with the result that Williams' earnings enabled him to publish a racing newspaper titled The American Trotter, to build a large three-story hotel and opera house called The Gedney, and to construct a figure-eight shaped race track on the west edge of town, on a large section of land called Rush Park, where he also built a magnificent horse barn, his family mansion, and peripheral structures. The burgeoning community was soon home to other mansions, churches, and even a trolley-car service. Williams went on to raise other record-breaking horses, but he lost much of his fortune in the Panic of 1893. Williams subsequently moved to Galesburg, Illinois, where (among other things) he became acquainted with the young Carl Sandburg (as mentioned in Sandburg's autobiography, Always the Young Strangers). Today, the location of Williams' race track (which was the original site of the Buchanan County Fairgrounds) is a corn field. His house is still standing, but, in recent years, the Rush Park barn was demolished by a bulldozer, to make way for a fastfood drive-in and an auto parts store. In the years that followed the race track days, the town lost most of its importance when the railroad terminal at Independence was pushed further west to Waterloo, Iowa.

It is not widely known that Independence has an historical connection with the American-born writer Gertrude Stein. While living in Paris, Stein became close friends with an American expatriate painter named William Edwards Cook, who was born in Independence in 1881. It was Cook who taught Stein how to drive (so that she could transport supplies for the French during World War I). In her second autobiography, titled Everybody’s Autobiography, she talks about her fondness for the state, and for Cook's hometown in particular, which she had never visited (although, as a child in San Francisco, she was well aware of the town's sudden celebrity as a horse racing center). Her fondness for Iowa is also partly attributable to her close friendship with American writer Carl Van Vechten (who would become her literary executor), who had grown up in nearby Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In 1933, when Stein traveled throughout the U.S. on a book publicity tour, she eagerly agreed to speak at Iowa City (on the second floor of what is now the Prairie Lights Bookstore), with the provision that she would be able to fly over Independence, to see Cook's birthplace from the air. Unfortunately, the Midwest was hit by a major winter storm that day, and Stein's visit to Iowa was entirely cancelled. Cook himself had returned to Independence for an extended visit in 1925, to assist in settling the affairs of his father, an Independence lawyer who had died the year before. When Cook returned to Paris, he used part of his inheritance to commission a young architect named Le Corbusier to design, on the outskirts of Paris, what is now considered to be one of the first Cubist houses, called Maison Cook or Villa Cook.

The race track at Rush Park has also the distinction of being the site of the first one-mile bicycle speed record of under two minutes, which was set in 1892 at Independence by John S. Johnson.

Of additional interest are several other buildings of historic and architectural value. Among these are the Christian Seeland House and Brewery at 1010 4th Street Northeast (1873), an Italianate style mansion and brewery; Saint John's Roman Catholic Church at 2nd Street and 4th Avenue Northeast (1911); the Munson Building, formerly the Independence Free Public Library, at 210 2nd Street Northeast (1893–95); Saint James Episcopal Church on 2nd Avenue Northeast, just north of 2nd Street (1863, 1873); and the Depression-era United States Post Office Building at 2nd Street and 2nd Avenue Northeast (1934), not for its architecture, but because hanging inside in the lobby is a WPA mural from the 1930s, titled Postman in the Snow, painted by a former Independence resident named Robert Tabor. About 10 miles east of Independence, south of U.S. Highway 20, near Quasqueton, is the Lowell Walter house or Cedar Rock, a state-owned Frank Lloyd Wright house that is open to the public from May through October.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.22 sqmi, of which 6.08 sqmi is land and 0.14 sqmi is water.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Independence has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Independence was 108 F on July 12–14, 1936, while the coldest temperature recorded was -32 F on January 12, 1912.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 6,064 people and 2,641 households in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,966 people, 2,521 households and 1,566 families residing in the city. The population density was 981.3 PD/sqmi. There were 2,745 housing units at an average density of 451.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2%.

Of the 2,521 households 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 32.2% of households were one person and 15.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age was 41 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,014 people, 2,432 households, and 1,588 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,621.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,610 housing units at an average density of 703.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.97% White, 0.28% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50%.

Of the 2,432 households 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 30.3% of households were one person and 16.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.93.

Age spread: 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.

The median household income was $36,554 and the median family income was $45,951. Males had a median income of $31,161 versus $21,597 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,683. About 5.0% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest

 * River'sEDGE Sport & Fitness (2014)
 * Historic Downtown
 * Beautiful Riverside Parks
 * Independence Family Aquatic Center (2017)
 * Wapsipinicon Mill
 * Independence State Hospital, a historic mental hospital located on the outskirts of the city.
 * Heartland Acres Agribition Center, an agricultural history museum.
 * Independence Motor Speedway
 * Independence Public Library
 * Malek Theatre
 * Illinois Central Station

Education
Independence belongs to the Independence Community School District, which also includes the towns of Brandon and Rowley. The district includes a K - 2nd grade school (East Elementary), a 3rd - 6th grade school (West Elementary) and a junior senior high school (7th-12th grade). The area is also served by St. John Catholic School. In 2011, the communities of Brandon, Rowley and Independence passed a bond referendum to build a new $27,500,000 junior and senior high school that opened in the fall of 2013.

Airport
The FAA identifier is IIB, and this is a small municipal airport offering flight training, quick-service fueling, charter flights, aircraft maintenance, and hangar rental.

Notable people

 * Harry Chase, 19th Century American marine artist
 * William Edwards Cook, American expatriate artist
 * Janet Dailey, novelist
 * Leonard Eugene Dickson, prominent mathematician
 * William G. Donnan, member of the Iowa Senate and United States House of Representatives
 * Bill Gustoff, member of the Iowa House of Representatives
 * Murray Joslin, electrical engineer who made major contributions to nuclear power
 * William A. Noyes, analytical and organic chemist
 * Ulysses Prentiss Hedrick, botanist and horticulturist who specialized in spermatophytes
 * Robert Byron Tabor, painter
 * Harry E. Yarnell, U.S. Navy admiral

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Lamont, Iowa

Lamont is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 429 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Lamont was first settled in 1841. A post office was established here in 1875. The Chicago Great Western Railway made it a stop on the railroad in 1886.

Geography
Lamont is located at 42.6°N, -91.64111°W (42.600022, -91.641186).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.58 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 461 people, 193 households, and 121 families living in the city. The population density was 794.8 PD/sqmi. There were 212 housing units at an average density of 365.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 193 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 37.7 years. 28.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 503 people, 213 households, and 141 families living in the city. The population density was 837.2 PD/sqmi. There were 227 housing units at an average density of 377.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 213 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $27,639 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,201. About 9.3% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.

2008 storm
While Parkersburg suffered an EF-5 tornado, Lamont suffered a stalled thunderstorm system that dropped seven inches of rain in one hour, and effectively flooded all but two basements of the city, and five first floors. Most homeowners lacked flood insurance and have discovered that their homeowners insurance does not cover this damage.
 * see Late-May 2008 tornado outbreak sequence

School district
Lamont is part of the Starmont system, where  STrawberry Point, ARlington and LaMONT form a portmanteau describing the consolidated school district: Starmont High School (see Strawberry Point, Iowa, Arlington, Iowa and Lamont, Iowa).

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Quasqueton, Iowa

Quasqueton is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 570 at the time of the 2020 census. Just northwest of the town is Cedar Rock, a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, which is maintained by the state as a museum.

History
Quasqueton was the location that several Native American trails intersected. It was first settled by Euro-Americans in 1842 and had a post office starting in 1845. In 1858 the Quaqueton Mutual Protection Company was organized to prevent against horse thievery. In 1904 most of Quasqueton was destroyed in a fire.

Geography
Quasqueton is located at 42.39472°N, -91.75917°W (42.394662, -91.759173).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.16 sqmi, of which 1.13 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 554 people, 232 households, and 162 families living in the city. The population density was 490.3 PD/sqmi. There were 269 housing units at an average density of 238.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 232 households, of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.2% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 574 people, 227 households, and 167 families living in the city. The population density was 501.0 PD/sqmi. There were 254 housing units at an average density of 221.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.04% White, 1.39% African American, 1.05% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.35% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 227 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 19.4% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,518, and the median income for a family was $45,417. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,913. About 7.9% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Larry Lujack (born Larry Lee Blankenburg in Quasqueton, June 6, 1940; died December 18, 2013, in Santa Fe, New Mexico ) Radio DJ, member of the National Radio Hall of Fame and NAB Hall of Fame. Best known for his work on radio stations WCFL (AM), and WLS AM/FM in Chicago.

In popular culture
The place name Quasqueton entered popular culture with the 1979 publication by TSR, Inc. of the Dungeons & Dragons® B1 game module by Mike Carr, entitled “In Search of the Unknown.” The module, designed specifically for new players and Dungeon Masters, featured a fictional stronghold within a rocky promontory that its builders and former residents (a warrior named Rogahn and a wizard named Zelligar) had named Quasqueton.

Prior to creating that work, Carr had lived in nearby Cedar Rapids and, knowing of the town, chose the very distinctive name of Quasqueton for his fictional setting. Before the internet, few individuals outside of eastern Iowa had heard of it – but after the advent of online search engines, the actual source of the name was revealed to the curious.

In 2018, Goodman Games published "Into the Borderlands," a hardbound volume that reprinted the first two B series modules released by TSR -- B1 "In Search of the Unknown" and B2 "Keep on the Borderlands" by Gary Gygax -- presenting them as originally released for Basic Dungeons & Dragons and in updated versions for the 5th Edition of the D&D game.

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Rowley, Iowa

Rowley is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 270 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Rowley was established in Homer Township when the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad was built through this area in 1873.

Geography
Rowley is located at 42.36833°N, -91.845°W (42.368380, -91.845015).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.36 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 264 people, 108 households, and 82 families living in the city. The population density was 733.3 PD/sqmi. There were 116 housing units at an average density of 322.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.6% White and 0.4% Native American.

There were 108 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 34.9% were from 45 to 64; and 10.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 290 people, 111 households, and 85 families living in the city. The population density was 806.3 PD/sqmi. There were 114 housing units at an average density of 317.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.31% White (288 people) and 0.69% Asian (2 people). None of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 111 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.2% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% 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 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,563, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,315. About 6.0% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.0% of those 65 or over.

Education
The Independence Community School District operates area public schools.

Constructions
The AFLAC Tower, a guyed television transmission tower with a height of 609.6 metres, is among the world's tallest constructions.

Notable person

 * Floyd Smith, physician and missionary, was born in Rowley.

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Stanley, Iowa

Stanley is a city in Buchanan and Fayette counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 81 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
Stanley is located at 42.64194°N, -91.81194°W (42.641939, -91.811877).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.24 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 125 people, 43 households, and 34 families living in the city. The population density was 520.8 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 204.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.4% White, 0.8% African American, 1.6% Native American, and 7.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 43 households, of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.9% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% 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 3.29.

The median age in the city was 34.3 years. 34.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 20% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 128 people, 42 households, and 34 families living in the city. The population density was 532.5 PD/sqmi. There were 50 housing units at an average density of 208.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.09% White, and 3.91% from two or more races.

There were 42 households, out of which 47.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.8% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 16.7% 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 3.05 and the average family size was 3.41.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 38.3% under the age of 18, 2.3% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,313, and the median income for a family was $31,563. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $11,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,631. There were 17.1% of families and 22.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 35.2% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
It is within the Oelwein Community School District.

title: Stanley, Iowa


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Winthrop, Iowa

Winthrop is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 823 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Winthrop was platted in 1857.

Geography
Winthrop is located at 42.4725°N, -91.73583°W (42.472419, -91.735713).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.84 sqmi, all land.

Winthrop is located north of U.S. Route 20.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 850 people, 346 households, and 228 families living in the city. The population density was 1011.9 PD/sqmi. There were 357 housing units at an average density of 425.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 346 households, of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% 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 3.00.

The median age in the city was 38.5 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16% 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 772 people, 327 households, and 206 families living in the city. The population density was 1,330.9 PD/sqmi. There were 341 housing units at an average density of 587.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.09% White, 0.39% Native American, 0.26% from other races, and 0.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population.

There were 327 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.01.

25.5% were under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,136, and the median income for a family was $42,969. Males had a median income of $31,641 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,183. About 4.3% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Winthrop is home to the East Buchanan Community School District, which also covers the communities of Quasqueton, Aurora, and Monti. The district operates an interconnected elementary school, middle school, and high school.

Notable people

 * Robert S. Doran, math professor
 * Robert Gallery, NFL offensive guard
 * Michelle Monaghan, actress
 * Craig Quigley, US Navy admiral and Assistant Secretary of Defense

title: Winthrop, Iowa


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Albert City, Iowa

Albert City is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 677 at the 2020 census.

The town was established in 1890 on property owned by George Anderson, and was initially named Manthorp, after a town in Sweden. However, the post office department was concerned that the town's name would be confused with the nearby community of Marathon, so Manthorp was renamed for Albertina Anderson, the founder's wife. Albert City was incorporated in 1900.

The museum in Albert City is located in the former Chicago, Milwaukee and Pacific Railroad-Albert City Station, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Albert City Threshermen & Collectors Show has been an annual summer event since 1971.

Geography
Albert City is located at 42.78083°N, -94.95056°W (42.780912, -94.950569).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.54 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 699 people, 297 households, and 174 families living in the city. The population density was 1294.4 PD/sqmi. There were 336 housing units at an average density of 622.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 297 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.4% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 46.1 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 24.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 709 people, 284 households, and 191 families living in the city. The population density was 1,302.9 PD/sqmi. There were 312 housing units at an average density of 573.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.73% White, 0.56% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 284 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 30.3% 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 2.38 and the average family size was 2.98.

25.2% are under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,188, and the median income for a family was $36,167. Males had a median income of $30,987 versus $22,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,219. About 7.9% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Albert City is served by the Albert City–Truesdale Community School District for preschool through 6th grade, and by Sioux Central Community Schools for middle and high school.

title: Albert City, Iowa


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Alta, Iowa

Alta is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,087 at the 2020 census.

History
Alta was platted in 1872, and it was incorporated in 1878. By 1882, Alta contained three general stores, two drug stores, two grocery stores, a shoe store, two hardware stores, a meat market, two lumber dealers, two agriculture implement dealers, a bank, two furniture stores, a clothing store, a barber shop, two saloons, a music store, two jewelry stores, a restaurant, four blacksmiths, two elevators, and a gristmill.

Halvor H. Peterson (1831–1917), Wisconsin State Assemblyman and farmer, lived in Alta.

Geography
Alta is located at 42.67194°N, -95.30472°W (42.672030, -95.304757). It is six miles from the city of Storm Lake and is approximately seven miles from Aurelia, and is located on Highway 7.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.07 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,883 people, 759 households, and 509 families residing in the city. The population density was 1759.8 PD/sqmi. There were 838 housing units at an average density of 783.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup was 91.3% White, 1.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 4.7% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.7% of the population.

There were 759 households, of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.9% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age was 36.5 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,865 people, 726 households, and 506 families. The population density was 1,780.4 PD/sqmi. There were 791 housing units at an average density of 755.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.44% White, 0.64% African American, 0.05% Native American, 1.39% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 4.45% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.62% of the population.

There were 726 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.07.

29.7% are under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,941, and the median income for a family was $40,694. Males had a median income of $29,655 versus $20,368 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,908. About 8.5% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Alta is within the Alta–Aurelia Community School District. It was in the Alta Community School District, which previously operated Alta High School.

The two districts merged into Alta–Aurelia on July 1, 2018.

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Lakeside, Iowa

Lakeside is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 700 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the most densely populated city in Iowa.

Geography
Lakeside is located at 42.61972°N, -95.17417°W (42.619684, -95.174150).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.18 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 596 people, 215 households, and 153 families living in the city. The population density was 3311.1 PD/sqmi. There were 233 housing units at an average density of 1294.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 76.7% White, 2.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 5.7% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 10.6% from other races, and 4.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 32.0% of the population.

There were 215 households, of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.8% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.33.

The median age in the city was 34.3 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.4% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% 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 484 people, 184 households, and 126 families living in the city. The population density was 2,662.6 PD/sqmi. There were 211 housing units at an average density of 1,160.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 79.34% White, 0.21% Native American, 9.09% Asian, 9.30% from other races, and 2.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.21% of the population.

There were 184 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 23.9% 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 2.63 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,135, and the median income for a family was $43,281. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $19,342 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,724. About 4.2% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Lakeside, Iowa


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Linn Grove, Iowa

Linn Grove is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 163 at the time of the 2020 census. The nearby Chan-Ya-Ta Site contains the remains of a 1000-year-old prehistoric village, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

History
A post office called Linn Grove has been in operation since 1877. Linn Grove was named for a grove of linden trees near the town site.

Geography
Linn Grove is located at 42.8925°N, -95.24194°W (42.892537, -95.241992). It is situated near the Little Sioux River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.61 sqmi, of which 0.58 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 154 people, 81 households, and 42 families residing in the city. The population density was 265.5 PD/sqmi. There were 93 housing units at an average density of 160.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.6% African American, and 2.6% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.4% of the population.

There were 81 households, of which 17.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.1% were non-families. 45.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.90 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age in the city was 51.7 years. 16.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.9% were from 25 to 44; 48.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% 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 211 people, 89 households, and 56 families residing in the city. The population density was 355.1 PD/sqmi. There were 99 housing units at an average density of 166.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.47% White, 8.53% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.53% of the population.

There were 89 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $38,438. Males had a median income of $29,500 versus $24,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,945. About 3.1% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 4.2% of those 65 or over.

Media
The local newspaper that covers events and news near Linn Grove is the Peterson Patriot.

Education
Sioux Central Community School District serves the community;

Previously it was served by the Linn Grove School District. In the early 1960s it consolidated with the Peterson School District to form the Sioux Valley School District. On July 1, 1993 the Sioux Valley district merged with the Sioux Rapids-Rembrandt School District to form the Sioux Central district.

Notable people

 * Stell Andersen, classical pianist
 * Rick Grapenthin, baseball player.

title: Linn Grove, Iowa


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Marathon, Iowa

Marathon is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 230 at the time of the 2020 census. The food writer Richard Olney grew up in Marathon.

From 1996 to 2017, every year in June, a marathon, half-marathon and 5k were held in the city. It was USA Track and Field certified and sanctioned, allowing participants to be eligible to qualify for the Boston Marathon.

History
A post office called Marathon has been in operation since 1882. The name of the city commemorates the Battle of Marathon.

Geography
Marathon is located at 42.86°N, -94.98167°W (42.860021, -94.981731). The North Raccoon River originates north of Marathon.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.74 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 237 people in 121 households, including 62 families, in the city. The population density was 320.3 PD/sqmi. There were 150 housing units at an average density of 202.7 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.4% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5%.

Of the 121 households 17.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.8% were non-families. 44.6% of households were one person and 21.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age was 49.5 years. 19.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 34.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 302 people in 138 households, including 77 families, in the city. The population density was 412.7 PD/sqmi. There were 162 housing units at an average density of 221.4 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 98.01% White, 0.33% Native American, 1.66% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.65%.

Of the 138 households 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.2% were non-families. 38.4% of households were one person and 18.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.96.

The age distribution was 24.5% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median household income was $20,982 and the median family income was $26,042. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $17,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,751. About 19.0% of families and 22.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.2% of those sixty five or over.

Education
Marathon is within the Laurens–Marathon Community School District. It was a part of the Marathon Community School District until its consolidation into Laurens–Marathon on July 1, 1976. High school students from Laurens–Marathon have attended Pocahontas Area High School since 2017.

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Newell, Iowa

Newell is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 906 according to the 2020 census.

History
Newell was established in 1870 as a station for the Dubuque and Sioux City Railroad, and was named after John Newell, then Vice President of the Dubuque and Sioux City Railroad. Newell was incorporated in 1876.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.27 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 876 people, 356 households, and 225 families living in the city. The population density was 689.8 PD/sqmi. There were 377 housing units at an average density of 296.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 2.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 356 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 34.0% 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 2.34 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 41.1 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 887 people, 361 households, and 237 families living in the city. The population density was 706.9 PD/sqmi. There were 381 housing units at an average density of 303.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.29% White, 0.11% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 1.92% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.16% of the population.

There were 361 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 8.3% 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 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.

24.6% were under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 27.7% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,204, and the median income for a family was $33,594. Males had a median income of $29,886 versus $19,286 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,554. About 9.2% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Newell is served by the Newell-Fonda Community School District, which operates Newell-Fonda High School in Newell.

Notable person

 * George L. Dobson (1861-1919). Iowa Secretary of State, lived in Newell; he served as mayor of Newell.

title: Newell, Iowa


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Rembrandt, Iowa

Rembrandt is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 209 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
Rembrandt is located at 42°49'35" North, 95°9'57" West (42.826417, -95.165927).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 203 people, 89 households, and 53 families living in the city. The population density was 1015.0 PD/sqmi. There were 99 housing units at an average density of 495.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.5% African American, 1.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.

There were 89 households, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.4% were non-families. 37.1% 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 2.92.

The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 33% were from 45 to 64; and 9.9% 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 228 people, 96 households, and 59 families living in the city. The population density was 1,116.9 PD/sqmi. There were 102 housing units at an average density of 499.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 96 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% 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 3.17.

Age spread: 28.5% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $50,417. Males had a median income of $31,500 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,248. None of the families and 4.0% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 7.4% of those over 64.

Education
Sioux Central Community School District serves the community.

Rembrandt was a part of the Rembrandt Community School District until July 1, 1979, when it merged with the Sioux Rapids school district to form the Sioux Rapids-Rembrandt School District. That district consolidated with the Sioux Valley School District into Sioux Central on July 1, 1993.

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Sioux Rapids, Iowa

Sioux Rapids is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 748 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Two early surveyors, Lane and Ray, found the area so attractive for settlement that in 1855 they illegally laid a claim and built a cabin in section 12 of Barnes Township and over-wintered there. William S. Lee was a wealthy New Yorker who came to Sioux Rapids in 1858, staked a very early claim, and soon controversially acquired around 60,000 acres of “swamp land” at 16¢ per acre. For this he was contracted to build a courthouse and construct a bridge over the Little Sioux River, but never did. He sold large amounts of this land, but after years of legal action, Lee and his purchasers lost all their claims in 1882 in a final case against them. Lee returned to New York in 1863 to educate his children, returning in 1868 to find his early claim had been “jumped” by a William Fuller. In 1870, after reversal of an earlier decision, Fuller was allowed to keep his land, in a protracted case finally decided by the US Secretary of the Interior. In 1868, Fletcher Americus Blake he built the first frame house in Sioux Rapids, and with T.W. Twiford the first flour mill in the county, using the Little Sioux River for water power. His mill also operated as a saw mill. In the 1870 census he is listed as a manufacturer with real estate worth $4,500. Blake was the first postmaster in Sioux Rapids and the first person from the county to be elected to the Iowa House, serving in the 1872 session. That year he sold his mill and moved to Denver for health reasons. In 1869 David Evans and lawyer D. C. Thomas bought out the Ridgeway homestead and the present town of Sioux Rapids was platted out. On the Lee 1870 census, David is a substantial landowner and also blacksmith. He was in this business with his son-in-law H. W. Mayne until 1881. In 1889 he sold his remaining town lots to buy a farm in Clay County near Linn Grove. During the 50th anniversary for Sioux Rapids, on July 4, 1905, Evans rode together in the “Historic Parade” with his 89 year old, long time buddy, Johnny Burr, another ex-soldier pioneer hunter-trapper and faithful attendant at Abner Bell’s deathbed in 1895. The Evans and their wives are buried at Linn Grove, with many other Welsh pioneers. Sioux Rapids was named from the Rapids on the Little Sioux River. In 1869, Sioux Rapids was designated the county seat of Buena Vista County. In 1876, the courthouse at Sioux Rapids burned, and in 1878, the county seat was transferred to Storm Lake.

Geography
Sioux Rapids is located at 42.89278°N, -95.14722°W (42.892762, -95.147095). It is located on the Little Sioux River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.82 sqmi, all land.

Gustafson Lake, as well as Gabrielson Park, are located south of the town.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 775 people, 325 households, and 196 families residing in the city. The population density was 945.1 PD/sqmi. There were 367 housing units at an average density of 447.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 3.9% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.4% of the population.

There were 325 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.7% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% 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 3.02.

The median age in the city was 40.8 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 720 people, 306 households, and 201 families residing in the city. The population density was 877.0 PD/sqmi. There were 338 housing units at an average density of 411.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.75% White, 0.14% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population.

There were 306 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 31.7% 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 2.28 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,250, and the median income for a family was $40,417. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $18,929 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,759. About 5.8% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Sioux Rapids hosts its "Tall Corn Days" festival every year near the end of July. In the past, this has included a parade, street dance, sweet corn feed, a 5k run/walk, a kids fire fight game, a lunch at the city park, and various sports tournaments.

The town is home to several churches, including a Lutheran, Baptist, and Methodist denominations.

Sioux Rapids also has an historical museum/theater, a swimming pool, an American Legion Post, a community center, and various local businesses.

Education
Sioux Central Community School District serves the community; it operates a K-12 school south of Sioux Rapids on Highway 71.

Before the consolidation, Sioux Rapids had its own school near the center of the town. Sioux Rapids was a part of the Sioux Rapids Community School District until July 1, 1979, when it merged with the Rembrandt school district to form the Sioux Rapids-Rembrandt School District. That district consolidated with the Sioux Valley School District into Sioux Central on July 1, 1993.

Transportation
U.S. Route 71 (concurrently with Highway 10) runs north–south through Sioux Rapids, with Spencer situated approximately 18 miles north on 71 and Storm Lake approximately 20 miles south. Sioux Rapids is also about 45 minutes south of Okoboji.

Notable people

 * Guy Gabrielson (1891–1976) New Jersey Republican politician.
 * Ira Noel Gabrielson (1889–1977) American naturalist and entomologist.
 * Fleta Jan Brown Spencer (1882-1938), composer and songwriter, born near Sioux Rapids.

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Storm Lake, Iowa

Storm Lake is a city in and the county seat of Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 11,269 in the 2020 census, an increase from 10,076 in the 2000 census. Located along the northern shore of the Storm Lake reservoir, the city is home to Buena Vista University, King's Pointe Waterpark Resort, the Living Heritage Tree Museum, and the Santa's Castle holiday attraction. It is the principal city of the Storm Lake micropolitan area.

History
Storm Lake's first European settler, Abner Bell, arrived in 1856, and the city was officially incorporated in 1873. Though early settlers found no natives permanently occupying the land, the area around the lake was likely used for fishing and hunting by tribes traveling from the north. Centuries prior to European colonization, the area was home to the Mill Creek indigenous culture. Railroad magnate John Insley Blair platted out land in Storm Lake in the 1870s. During the same decade, the Illinois Central Railroad was constructed through the town.

The city of Storm Lake is named for the lake where it is said a trapper experienced a severe storm. An alternate story claims the lake took its name after two star-crossed lovers from opposed Native American bands paddled out for a secret rendezvous, only to be drowned as a sudden storm blew in.

The 1920s and 1930s saw economic and industrial growth, with the town remaining relatively unaffected by the Great Depression. During the 1940s, a prisoner-of-war camp was temporarily established in Storm Lake. In 1956, the main building of the Buena Vista University campus burned down. The central brick archway was salvaged and remains standing.

Storm Lake was a landing place of Hmong and Tai Dam refugees following the Vietnam War. Meat packing jobs have drawn thousands of migrant workers, predominantly from Latin America. Work vouchers and other factors have also drawn immigration from Micronesia. Storm Lake is currently one of ten cities in the mainland United States to host a polling location for Micronesian elections. A 2017 New York Times profile analyzed the positive effects of immigration on the Storm Lake community. Also that year, journalist Katie Couric interviewed Storm Lake residents for a National Geographic story on the town’s diversity. A 2020 article in Fox News highlighted Storm Lake as an example of the positive economic impacts of immigration on rural communities.

Geography
Storm Lake is located in the northwestern part of the state, along the north shore of its namesake Storm Lake, a glacial lake.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.09 sqmi, all land.

Due to its location, Storm Lake is a popular campaign trail stop during presidential elections, having drawn visits from Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Kamala Harris, and Bernie Sanders.

2020 census
As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Storm Lake's population was estimated at 11,269, up from 10,600 for the 2010 Census and 10,078 in 2000. Citing steady growth and other sources, city officials suggest that an accurate population count would be 13,000 or more. Storm Lake is considered the most ethnically diverse city in Iowa, with over 60% of the population self identifying as non-white, a dramatic change from 80% identifying as white in the 2000 census, although 21% were of Latin-American origin, of which almost all were Mexican.

The median home valuation is $142,000, median rent is $695 per month. Median household income is estimated at just under $49,000. The community has an estimated 250 businesses.

Economy
Tyson Foods operates a hog slaughterhouse, meat packing plant, and turkey processing plant in the city. As of 2020, the plant employed over 2,500 workers and accounted for about 3.5% of US pork production. The plant originally opened in 1935 and was purchased by Hygrade Food Products in 1952. In 1982, it was sold to Iowa Beef Processors, which was subsequently acquired by Tyson in 2001.

Arts and culture

 * The Living Heritage Tree Museum is located in Storm Lake.
 * Santa's Castle, a seasonal display of antique holiday animation, is housed in a former Victorian library.
 * The Buena Vista County Historical Society operates a museum.
 * A concert bandshell is located in Sunset Park.
 * The Witter Gallery features monthly exhibits from both local and non-local artists, and offers free art classes and events.
 * The annual Star Spangled Spectacular takes place on Independence Day, and features food vendors, live music shows, games, rides, a fireworks show, and The Parade of Nations, which acknowledges various cultures of the community.
 * Historical sites in Storm Lake include the Harker House, the Old Storm Lake High School, and the Cobblestone Inn and Ballroom, which hosted performances by jazz musicians Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.

Parks and recreation

 * King's Pointe is a 100-room community-owned tourism resort located on the lakefront, with waterparks, banquet facilities and a restaurant.
 * The city operates Sunrise Pointe, a nine-hole golf course.
 * The city has five beach areas, and a recreation trail linking them.

Education
The Storm Lake Community School District operates five local public schools, including a high school, a middle school, an elementary school, an early elementary school, and an early childhood center. As of the 2023 school year, the Storm Lake Community School District served 2,908 students. Spanish was the most spoken language within the school district, followed by English, Pohnpeian, Karen, and Lao.

St. Mary's Catholic Church operates a private K-12 school system, St. Mary's High School, founded in 1912.

Buena Vista University is located in Storm Lake. As of 2023, the university has 1,959 students on a 60 acre campus within Storm Lake. The city hosts a satellite campus for Iowa Central Community College, including an industrial training center established in 2021.

Media
The community has a twice-weekly newspaper, the Storm Lake Times Pilot. The publication received the 2017 Pulitzer Prize in Editorial Writing for a series on the Iowa agricultural industry. Storm Lake's first newspaper, the Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune, was founded in 1896 and ran for over 125 years before being bought by the Storm Lake Times in 2022. KAYL and KKIA radio serve the community, as well as a university radio station, KBVU. A Spanish-language newspaper, La Presna, also covers the area.

Infrastructure
The Storm Lake Police Department provides law enforcement services to the city. The department employs 21 sworn officers, and two community services officers.

Storm Lake is served by Buena Vista Regional Medical Center, a 54-bed critical access hospital, and United Community Health Center.

The Storm Lake Municipal Airport operates out of the city.

Notable people

 * Nate Bjorkgren, basketball coach
 * Janet Dailey, romance novelist
 * Joe Decker (1947–2003), MLB player
 * Art Cullen, editor of the Storm Lake Times, won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing.
 * Mary Foley Benson (1905–1992), artist, illustrator, and WWII pilot
 * George B. French, actor
 * Edmund B. Gregory, Lieutenant General in the U.S. Army
 * Julie Gutz (born 1926), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player
 * Gene Hackman, Oscar-winning actor, attended Storm Lake High School
 * Winton Hoch, Oscar-winning cinematographer
 * Marjorie Holmes (1910–2002), author of hundreds of magazine articles and several novels, most notably Two From Galilee
 * Steve King, former US Congressman, born in Storm Lake before moving to Denison.
 * Frederic O. MacCartney (1864-1903), Massachusetts socialist politician, graduate of Storm Lake High School
 * Reno H. Sales (1876–1969), Chief Geologist of Anaconda Corporation, "father of mining geology"

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Truesdale, Iowa

Truesdale is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 69 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
Truesdale is located at 42.72861°N, -95.18306°W (42.728665, -95.183036).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.14 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 81 people, 37 households, and 24 families living in the city. The population density was 578.6 PD/sqmi. There were 40 housing units at an average density of 285.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White and 1.2% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 37 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.1% were non-families. 29.7% 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 2.19 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age in the city was 47.8 years. 18.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.7% were from 25 to 44; 42% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.8% male and 43.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 91 people, 39 households, and 26 families living in the city. The population density was 649.3 PD/sqmi. There were 47 housing units at an average density of 335.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 39 households, out of which 17.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.4% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,063, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $17,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,410. There were no families and 4.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 15.4% of those over 64.

Education
Albert City–Truesdale Community School District serves the community.

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Allison, Iowa

Allison is a city in, and the county seat of, Butler County, Iowa, United States. The population was 966 at the 2020 census. Allison is home to the Butler County Fair. The city was named for U.S. Senator William B. Allison in 1881.

Geography
Allison's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 42.753466, -92.794599.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.93 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,029 people, 440 households, and 277 families living in the city. The population density was 351.2 PD/sqmi. There were 470 housing units at an average density of 160.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.4% White, 0.1% Asian, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 440 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.0% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the city was 46.4 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 26.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,006 people, 424 households, and 267 families living in the city. The population density was 341.2 PD/sqmi. There were 454 housing units at an average density of 154.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.50% White, 0.10% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.30% of the population.

There were 424 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% 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 2.81.

Age spread: 20.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 30.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,338, and the median income for a family was $42,050. Males had a median income of $30,147 versus $18,929 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,472. About 5.8% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Allison is a part of the North Butler Community School District, which was established on July 1, 2011, by a merger of the Greene Community School District and Allison–Bristow Community School District. The local high school is North Butler High School.

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Aplington, Iowa

Aplington is a city in Butler County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,116 at the 2020 census.

History
In the summer of 1857, the village of Aplington was laid out and platted by the proprietors, Thomas Nash, R. R. Parriott, Zenas Aplington and Theodore A. Wilson on Sec. 29 (of Monroe Township). At the time one house stood on the tract of land, which had been erected and occupied by Charles Savage, a New Englander, a settler of short duration. The town was incorporated in the 1880s and has grown to be a lively and thriving trading point of 500 people. No better soil or finer farms lie out of doors than those contributing to the wealth of the community and with the Iowa division of the Illinois Central Railroad good transportation facilities appreciably add to the desirability of Aplington as a place for business activity and easy communication with the outside world. The town was named by its promoters in honor of one of their number, Zenas Aplington, a resident of Illinois, who never lived here. He owned part of the land, however, and took a lively interest in the town's welfare until his death, which occurred while serving his country in the American Civil War.

The first building erected in Aplington was built by Zenas Aplington in 1856. He also furnish a stock of general merchandise. The building stood on the south side of Parriott Street, and the first Aplington merchant, George W. Hunter, sold goods over the counters here about one year for Mr. Aplington. He was succeeded by Chester Stilson, who ran the store for eighteen months; then it closed its doors. However, in 1864, Isaac Hall opened a general store in this building. He sold his stock to C. S. Price, who a year later closed out at auction.

The father of Charles Savage was an early settler in this part of the county and set up a blacksmith forge in a roofless sod house. This was the first smithy in the southern part of Butler County. William Bisbee came here in 1857 and opened a blacksmith shop for Zenas Aplington and managed it one year that enterprising non-resident. He then engaged in the trade for himself and continued therein for many years.

Mrs. Rachel Quinn built and presided over the first hotel in 1858. E. Y. Royer bought the property in 1866 and sold it to Edward Bourns in 1867, who continued the hotel a few years. The building was then purchased by Henry Kers and used as a residence. The present hotel is an old frame structure showing the wear and tear of the elements. Yet the traveler is well taken care of and give a good, generous meal by the proprietor.

The first grain elevator in Aplington was built by Alonzo McKey, at the time of the coming of the Illinois Central Railroad in 1865. Among the several managers was C. M. Mead. The next was built by the firm of Wright Brothers and run by the firm until 1877. Several persons have been in charge of the business since then. The third elevator was built by S. L. Kemmerer in 1872. He sold the property to A. M. Whaley in 1876. In 1879, a fourth elevator was built. The firm of Chrystie & Prince, proprietors, disposed of their interests to Mr. Willis.

Aplington was early noted for its mills and creamery. Edward Hiller would have built a mill in the 1860s, but being unable to secure on reasonable terms, the right of way for a tail race, he gave up the project. However, John Matthews & Son, of Jackson county formed a stock company, with a capital of $14,000, in 1872. A mill was built, but before its completion certain of the stockholders refused to meet their obligations on stock issued them, which retarded the industry for a while. The Matthews finally turned over their interest to William Dobbins and the latter disposed of a controlling amount of the stock to A. L. Morris & Son, who had the mill running in September 1877. After this the mill had several owners.

Spring Hill Creamery began operations in the spring of 1881, on section 20. The proprietors at that time, Markley & Dodswell gave employment to a number of men and consumed vast quantities of milk which were delivered from the surrounding farms. One of the largest and most lucrative industries of this section of the county is dairying.

Geography
Aplington's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 42.582543, -92.882530.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.83 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,128 people, 461 households, and 308 families residing in the city. The population density was 1359.0 PD/sqmi. There were 505 housing units at an average density of 608.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.2% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 461 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.2% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 43.3 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 21.1% were from 45 to 64; and 26.2% 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 1,054 people, 439 households, and 302 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,818.0 PD/sqmi. There were 470 housing units at an average density of 810.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.53% White, 0.09% Asian, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

There were 439 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% 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 2.80.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 30.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,440, and the median income for a family was $41,711. Males had a median income of $31,354 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,527. About 6.8% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.7% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Aplington's primary and secondary education needs are served by the Aplington–Parkersburg Community School District. The Aplington Elementary/Middle School is located at 215 10th St in Aplington. The Aplington–Parkersburg High School is located at 610 N. Johnson Street in Parkersburg. The district formed on July 1, 2004, after the Aplington Community School District merged with the Parkersburg Community School District.

Notable people

 * Betty Lee Babcock — politician, businesswoman, and wife of Governor of Montana, Tim M. Babcock
 * Jared DeVries — former NFL player for the Detroit Lions
 * Darian DeVries — head men's basketball coach for the West Virginia Mountaineers, formerly head coach of the Drake Bulldogs.

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Aredale, Iowa

Aredale is a city in Butler County, Iowa, United States. The population was 62 at the 2020 census.

History
The town of Aredale owes its conception to cheese. The area surrounding the town had seen increasing settlement since the 1860s, and in 1890, the local dairy farmers pooled their resources to create a cheese making factory, which eventually helped the town develop enough to warrant the community its own post office and thus township rights.

The name Aredale is derived from a variation on the Pennsylvania town of Airville, from which several Aredale residents had emigrated. The plat was recorded on June 28, 1900, by the Iowa and Minnesota Town Site Company. June 28 later was observed as Field Day by residents, and featured a town celebration and a baseball game visited by hundreds of people from nearby towns.

Soon the town featured a number of competing lumberyards and stockyards, and the Aredale Savings and Loan was constructed in 1901. That same year, the First Methodist Church was organized, and purchased the Coldwater Methodist Church building, which was then moved in town. It was destroyed by fire in 1923 and replaced by a new building.

In 1953, a train wreck destroyed the town depot, and no new one is forthcoming.

In the race for mayor on November 8, 2011, the Butler County elections office results showed that a senior at Hampton–Dumont High School was elected. Jeremy Minnier, age 18, won with 24[write-in votes. Incumbent Mayor Virgil Homer received eight votes.

In April 2012. mayor Jeremy Minnier appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Minnier discussed life in the small town and displayed photos. Host Leno and show guest Mel Gibson presented Minnier with a new town sign.

Geography
Aredale is located at 42.835°N, -93.00472°W (42.834907, -93.004744).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.99 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 74 people, 35 households, and 21 families living in the city. The population density was 74.7 PD/sqmi. There were 40 housing units at an average density of 40.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 35 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% 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 2.62.

The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 89 people, 36 households, and 23 families living in the city. The population density was 89.0 PD/sqmi. There were 42 housing units at an average density of 42.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.88% White, and 1.12% from two or more races.

There were 36 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.8% 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 25.8% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 16.9% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,579. There were no families and 5.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 14.8% of those over 64.

Education
Hampton–Dumont Community School District operates the area public schools. It was established on July 1, 1995, by the merger of the Dumont and Hampton school districts.

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Bristow, Iowa

Bristow is a city in Butler County, Iowa, United States. The population was 145 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Bristow is located at 42.77361°N, -92.90694°W (42.773510, -92.906926).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.94 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 160 people, 73 households, and 39 families living in the city. The population density was 170.2 PD/sqmi. There were 84 housing units at an average density of 89.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100% White.

There were 73 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.6% were non-families. 38.4% 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 2.19 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 202 people, 81 households, and 57 families living in the city. The population density was 216.6 PD/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 95.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.52% White and 1.49% from two or more races.

There were 81 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $34,167. Males had a median income of $26,500 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,305. About 15.0% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.0% of those 65 or over.

Education
It is a part of the North Butler Community School District, which was established on July 1, 2011, as a merger of the Greene Community School District and Allison–Bristow Community School District, The local high school is North Butler High School.

Notable person
Bristow is the hometown of Ed Yost, inventor of the modern hot air balloon.

title: Bristow, Iowa