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Collins, Iowa

Collins is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 495 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.

Geography
Collins is located at 41.90245°N, -93.30702°W (41.902445, -93.307017).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.49 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 495 people, 196 households, and 133 families living in the city. The population density was 1010.2 PD/sqmi. There were 219 housing units at an average density of 446.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White, 0.2% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 196 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% 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 3.11.

The median age in the city was 35.2 years. 31.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 20.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 499 people, 207 households, and 129 families living in the city. The population density was 1,013.9 PD/sqmi. There were 222 housing units at an average density of 451.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.00% White, 0.20% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 207 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $42,422. Males had a median income of $29,904 versus $23,229 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,284. About 3.7% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Community
Collins has an annual celebration named "Collins' Day" which typically is celebrated with a parade, softball game, and a dance. This celebration is usually held on the last weekend in June.

Collins recently added a community wellness center on Main Street.

Iowa Highway 210 starts south of town and runs west to Maxwell and ultimately ends in Woodward.

Collins is featured in John Darnielle's 2017 novel Universal Harvester.

Education
The Collins–Maxwell Community School District serves the community. The district formed on July 1, 1983, as a merger of the Collins and Maxwell school districts.

Some children in Collins participate in the sports of the Baxter Community School District. Alternatively, some children may go to the nearby towns of Colo or Nevada for school. An elementary school is located in the city.

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Colo, Iowa

Colo is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 845 at the 2020 census. The town is home to the "Crossroads of the Nation" as Lincoln Highway and Jefferson Highway intersect at Colo. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.

History
Settlement of the area which would become Colo began in 1856 when the small village of New Albany was founded. By the early 1860s the railroad reached the area with the first train station in Story County being built in the community in 1863. Colo would be incorporated on April 26, 1876 and would take its name from the dog of railroad official John Blair. Reportedly Colo the dog succumbed to a grisly fate as it was crushed by a train that was carrying construction material. The community would see an influx of visitors in the 1920s and 1930s with the completion of the Lincoln and Jefferson highways which intersect in Colo.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.06 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 876 people, 348 households, and 252 families living in the city. The population density was 826.4 PD/sqmi. There were 370 housing units at an average density of 349.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 348 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.6% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% 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 868 people, 339 households, and 248 families living in the city. The population density was 1,121.9 PD/sqmi. There were 354 housing units at an average density of 457.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.70% White, 0.92% African American, 0.46% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population.

There were 339 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% 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 3.02.

27.6% are under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,711, and the median income for a family was $48,438. Males had a median income of $33,500 versus $24,091 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,173. About 2.8% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Parks and recreation
Located near Colo is Hickory Grove Park, Story County's largest recreational, fishing, and swimming area with 445 acres, including a 98 acre lake.

East of Colo, along the Lincoln Highway, lies the Colo Bogs, which drains into the Iowa River just east of Marshalltown.

Education
The community is within the Colo–NESCO Community School District. The district was established on July 1, 1987, by the merger of the Colo and NESCO school districts. The district operates an elementary school in Zearing and a middle and high school in Colo.

Transportation
Colo is located at the intersection of the historic Lincoln and Jefferson highways. The intersection is marked by the historic complex of Reed/Niland Corner, which includes a diner, vintage gas station, motel, and small park.

For modern-day travelers, Colo lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 30 (halfway between Ames and Marshalltown), and U.S. Route 65 (halfway between Des Moines and Iowa Falls).

The Overland Route of the Union Pacific Railroad runs through Colo, splitting the town in half. The community is within the Clinton Subdivision portion of the route.

Notable people

 * Michael Fitzgerald, longest serving state Treasurer in United States history (1983-2023)

 * Robert Lounsberry, 11th Secretary of Agriculture of Iowa from 1973-1987

 * John Darnielle, musician and novelist. Founder of the band The Mountain Goats. Lived and worked in Colo, IA. Numerous songs on the bands album “The Coroner’s Gambit,” released in 2000, were recorded in town.

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Gilbert, Iowa

Gilbert is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,211 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.

Government
The current mayor of Gilbert is Mr. Jon Popp. Mayor Popp is an active member of the Lions Club. Mayor Popp served as a city council member from 2002-2007. He was elected for mayor in 2007, and has been re-elected for mayor since the year of 2009.

The town has two boards of appointed members--the zoning board and the parks and recreation board. There is also a zoning commission of members appointed by the city council.

Departments in the city include administration, library, parks, street, wastewater, and water.

Services sold to households and businesses include water and sewer.

History
Gilbert was named for Hezekiah Gilbert, who owned the land upon which the town was built up. More information about the history of Gilbert can be found at the Gilbert Historical Society.

Geography
Gilbert is located at 42.10586°N, -93.64518°W (42.105858, -93.645185).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.1 sqmi, all land.

The landscape surrounding the city consists of rolling hills dotted with conventional farm buildings and livestock as well as row crop farming systems. Some suburban-style subdivisions lie a short distance to the south.

Gilbert's southern boundary is two miles north of the Ames boundary that was extended when the Ada Hayden Heritage Park was developed.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,082 people, 382 households, and 303 families residing in the city. The population density was 1189.0 PD/sqmi. There were 390 housing units at an average density of 428.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 382 households, of which 49.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.5% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.7% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.22.

The median age in the city was 34.2 years. 32.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 6.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 987 people, 337 households, and 268 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,195.6 PD/sqmi. There were 347 housing units at an average density of 420.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.06% White, 0.71% African American, 1.52% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 337 households, out of which 48.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.7% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a single female head of household, and 20.2% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.30.

32.1% are under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $56,406, and the median income for a family was $61,184. Males had a median income of $35,313 versus $25,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,741. About 1.1% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Gilbert area is served by Gilbert Community School District. The Gilbert Community Schools consists of Gilbert Elementary, Gilbert Intermediate School, the Gilbert Middle School, and Gilbert High School. The grade structure is a K-2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9-12 system. The high school features an agricultural program unique to the area. A student interested in music will have many opportunities at this school. AP classes are offered here, notably calculus. There are also DMACC credits offered at the school, notably English composition. The school is close to DMACC and the University of Iowa State, and students may attend courses at these colleges for free. The town of Gilbert also has a public library.

Angela Bonthuis was awarded the Presidential Mathematics teaching award in 2020. Denise Carlson was awarded the presidential mathematics teaching award in 2001.

Transportation
The main east–west road through Gilbert is county highway E23. Highway 69 runs north to south. Gilbert lies between Ames and Story City on highway 69. A Union Pacific rail line goes north and south through the city, crossing Mathews Drive.

Parks and Recreation
The prominent parks are Lions Park, Banford Park, and Upstill Park. There is a walking trail along Upstill Park near the elementary. Upstill park has soccer fields, baseball and softball diamonds. There is a museum on main street and two community centers in town. There are also many county parks in the surrounding communities of Story City and Ames. Ada Haden Lake lies to the South in Ames.

Notable people

 * Jerry McNertney (born August 7, 1936)- played in the MLB as a catcher in 1964 and 1966-1973.
 * Christian Petersen - (1885–1961) sculptor and university teacher

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Huxley, Iowa

Huxley is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,244 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.

History
Huxley was incorporated on August 27, 1902.

Geography
Huxley is located at 41.89598°N, -93.60278°W (41.895983, -93.602782).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.15 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,317 people, 1,194 households, and 884 families living in the city. The population density was 1053.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,322 housing units at an average density of 419.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 1.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 1,194 households, of which 45.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.0% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the city was 31.2 years. 34.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 20.4% were from 45 to 64; and 9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,316 people, 917 households, and 631 families living in the city. The population density was 2,042.9 PD/sqmi. There were 964 housing units at an average density of 850.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.41% White, 0.22% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.65% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.

There were 917 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.

27.2% are under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,068, and the median income for a family was $56,202. Males had a median income of $37,736 versus $29,013 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,172. About 3.5% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Huxley hosts the annual Prairie Festival.

Education
Huxley is part of the Ballard Community School District.

Cultural references
Huxley is the home town of the fictional Riley Finn in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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Kelley, Iowa

Kelley is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 304 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Ames Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone Combined Statistical Area.

History
A post office was established at Kelley in 1875, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 2013. The city was named after George Kelley, one of the town's earliest residents.

Geography
Kelley's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 41.950914, -93.664905.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.68 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 309 people, 120 households, and 91 families living in the city. The population density was 454.4 PD/sqmi. There were 127 housing units at an average density of 186.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.6% African American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 120 households, of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 35.1 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 9.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 300 people, 109 households, and 80 families living in the city. The population density was 1,072.7 PD/sqmi. There were 113 housing units at an average density of 404.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.00% White, 0.33% Native American, and 0.67% from two or more races.

There were 109 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 38.0% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $54,375, and the median income for a family was $57,344. Males had a median income of $31,964 versus $22,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,574. None of the families and 1.0% of the population were living below the poverty line.

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

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Maxwell, Iowa

Maxwell is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 859 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.

History
When the Chicago, Milwaukee, and Saint Paul railways made the decision to come to the junction of the Calamus and Indian Creek valleys, the people began moving to the railroad. J. W. Maxwell and F. M. Baldwin had purchased some land near the railroad, and gave the land upon which the first town of Maxwell was platted. The town was after the donor and because he was the first to move there. Soon, large buildings were moved from Iowa Center and Peoria City to what is now the site of the town of Maxwell. The first building was the railroad depot. Several new buildings were constructed, the largest of which was occupied by the Mercantile firm of Maxwell and Baldwin and is now occupied by Logsdon's Grocery Store.

Because of the excessive wet season and heavy snow of the winter of 1881–1882, there was a considerable flood. Both creeks, surrounding the town, were out of their banks and formed one solid body of water just south of the depot, marooning many of the construction gangs who made their headquarters that winter in Maxwell. Because they could not work on account of the interference of the water, two saloons sprang up and did a flourishing business.

Before the close of 1882, there were twelve or more business houses in town, and more under construction. By 1887, there were 40 businesses located in Maxwell.

Maxwell became incorporated in 1883, and a town election was held. The town hall was located behind the Maxwell Baldwin building. It had a cupola with a bell to ring in case of emergencies. The first church met at the lumber yard owned by J. O. French. Planks were arranged as seats. Later, the Methodist and Presbyterian churches were built.

Geography
Maxwell is located at 41.89023°N, -93.39766°W (41.890232, -93.397657).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.11 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 920 people, 349 households, and 242 families living in the city. The population density was 828.8 PD/sqmi. There were 365 housing units at an average density of 328.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 349 households, of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the city was 35.4 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 807 people, 312 households, and 228 families living in the city. The population density was 703.9 PD/sqmi. There were 333 housing units at an average density of 290.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.76% White, 0.25% Native American, 0.50% Asian, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 312 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,125, and the median income for a family was $49,821. Males had a median income of $35,114 versus $24,931 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,069. About 2.6% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

Museums

 * Maxwell North Museum (military memorabilia and uniforms, quilts and coverlets, wedding and graduation dresses, Douglas Law office, 1930's kitchen, complete printing shop)
 * Maxwell South Museum (millinery shop, school room, church, post office, barber shop, rocks, fossils, and geodes)

Education
The Collins–Maxwell Community School District serves the community. The district formed on July 1, 1983, as a merger of the Collins and Maxwell school districts.

The district has 475 enrolled students and 81 staff members, the latter making the school district the town's largest employer. The school is governed by a 5 person board of education, and day-to-day operations are carried out by the Superintendent and Elementary Principal.

Sports teams in the district are known as the Spartans and are part of the Iowa Star Conference along with Clarksville, Don Bosco, Dunkerton, Janesville, Riceville, Tripoli, Waterloo Christian, Baxter, Colo-NESCO, GMG, Meskwaki, North Tama and Valley Lutheran. In addition to athletics the district also offers FFA, Dance Team, Fine Arts, Yearbook committee, Champs, National Honor Society, and Cheerleading.

Sports and recreation
The city of Maxwell is home to three city parks. The Maxwell City Park is located on the west side of the town along the Indian Creek. It is the location for the yearly Old Settlers event. There are softball/baseball fields, a disc golf course, playground equipment, plumbed restroom building, RV camping lots with hookups, five shelter houses - one with a full kitchen, horseshoe pit, sand volleyball area, the Story County Freedom Rock and Army Tank display. The Legion Park is located in the southeast quadrant of the city and contains the city soccer fields. On the south side of the park there is a baseball and softball field, concession stand and restrooms. This is also the Maxwell location of the Heartland Bike Trail. The final city park was built and is maintained by the Boy Scouts, and is known as the Scout Park. This is located near the Legion Park and has playground equipment, an open shelter and tables.

The Collins–Maxwell–Baxter soccer club's league supports 5U and above age groups. This league is a subdivision of the Central Iowa Soccer League and Iowa Soccer.

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McCallsburg, Iowa

McCallsburg is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 353 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.

Geography
McCallsburg is located at 42.16623°N, -93.39051°W (42.166233, -93.390514).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.53 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 333 people, 131 households, and 89 families living in the city. The population density was 628.3 PD/sqmi. There were 148 housing units at an average density of 279.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.6% African American, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 131 households, of which 35.1% 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, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the city was 34.9 years. 29.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 318 people, 125 households, and 91 families living in the city. The population density was 600.2 PD/sqmi. There were 137 housing units at an average density of 258.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.11% White, 1.26% African American, 0.31% Asian, and 0.31% from two or more races.

There were 125 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.6% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,250, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $19,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,135. About 6.6% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is within the Colo–NESCO Community School District. The district was established on July 1, 1991, by the merger of the Colo and NESCO school districts, with the latter serving McCallsburg and Zearing; "NESCO" means "Northeast Story County".

Notable person

 * Robert H. Lounsberry, Secretary of Agriculture of Iowa (1973-1987)

title: McCallsburg, Iowa


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Roland, Iowa

Roland is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,362 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.

History
The city was incorporated December 29, 1891.

Geography
Roland is located at 42.16566°N, -93.49996°W (42.165662, -93.499965).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.08 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,284 people, 503 households, and 354 families living in the city. The population density was 1188.9 PD/sqmi. There were 534 housing units at an average density of 494.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 503 households, of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.6% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 35.9 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,324 people, 485 households, and 366 families living in the city. The population density was 1,223.0 PD/sqmi. There were 509 housing units at an average density of 470.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.02% White, 0.08% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 485 households, out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.6% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.22.

32.4% are under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,461, and the median income for a family was $55,417. Males had a median income of $34,118 versus $27,045 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,165. About 4.1% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Roland has a mayor-council form of government, with a mayor elected to a two-year term and five city council members elected to 4-year terms.

In November 2005, the citizens of Roland elected Sam Juhl (I) the mayor of the city; Juhl was 18 years old and a high school student at the time of his election, and was sworn into office in January 2006. Juhl was elected to a second term and did not seek a third.

The current mayor is Kurtis Bower whose term expires on December 31, 2025.

Education
The Roland–Story Community School District operates public schools. The district was established on July 1, 1969, with the merger of the Roland and Story City school districts.

Notable people

 * Gary Thompson, basketball player and color commentator

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Slater, Iowa

Slater is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,543 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
There has been a post office in Slater since 1887. The city was named for Michael Slater, the original owner of the town site.

Geography
Slater is located at 41.88028°N, -93.68167°W (41.880265, -93.681642).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.26 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,489 people, 589 households, and 418 families living in the city. The population density was 1181.7 PD/sqmi. There were 614 housing units at an average density of 487.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 0.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 589 households, of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.0% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 35.7 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,306 people, 532 households, and 369 families living in the city. The population density was 1,057.6 PD/sqmi. There were 555 housing units at an average density of 449.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.46% White, 0.31% African American, 0.15% Asian, and 0.08% from two or more races.

There were 532 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 28.0% 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 2.45 and the average family size was 3.03.

26.7% are under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,417, and the median income for a family was $58,036. Males had a median income of $37,760 versus $27,031 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,647. About 0.6% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

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

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Story City, Iowa

Story City is a city in Story County, Iowa. It is located within the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area which envelops the entirety of Story County and combined with the Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area makes up the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area. The population was 3,352 in the 2020 census, a slight increase from 3,228 in 2000.

History
Story City was known as Fairview throughout much of its early history. The named changed in 1881 when the town established a post office and discovered that the Fairview name was already in use for another town. Story City was renamed after Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story. The boundaries of "Old Fairview" are outlined by signs during Scandinavian Days, and is approximately in the northeast corner of current Story City with the southern boundary being Broad Street.

Story City was laid out including Fairview in 1878, and officially incorporated in 1881. The railroad arrived in 1878 and connected the city to Ames by the narrow-gauge Des Moines & Minnesota and to Des Moines via the Chicago and North Western Railroad in Ames.

The city has deep historic and cultural ties to the Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Sweden, and mostly Norway. A large contingent of the city's current population is descended from a major immigration of people from Nordic countries in the 1840s through 1860s. It is evident in the large number of Lutheran churches in the community with ministers historically delivering sermons in different languages (Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian) respective of the makeup of their congregations.

Geography
Story City's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 42.1872062, -93.5957713.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.80 sqmi which is all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,431 people, 1,472 households, and 895 families residing in the city. The population density was 1225.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,586 housing units at an average density of 566.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 1,472 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 44.4 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 23% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,228 people, 1,321 households, and 816 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,334.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,377 housing units at an average density of 569.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.76% White, 0.28% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 1,321 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 35.0% 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 2.27 and the average family size was 2.97.

23.5% are under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% are 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.5 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $41,275, and the median income for a family was $51,493. Males had a median income of $33,500 versus $21,161 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,345. About 3.9% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

About Story City
Story City is located in central Iowa on Interstate 35, 45 minutes north of Des Moines and 10 minutes north of Ames which is home to Iowa State University. Industrial parks, shopping malls, and several restaurants are located on the interstate, with a historic downtown located less than two miles west of I-35.

Bethany Life Communities, American Packaging, Eby, and Innovative Lighting are major employers in Story City.

The Story Theatre/Grand Opera House is the oldest continuously operating theater in the Midwest and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to showing movies, the theater features productions by Story City's Judge Story's Theatrical Troupe during Scandinavian Days in the summer and the annual Yulefest Celebration in the winter.

Story City is home to a 1913 Herschell-Spillman antique carousel. It is open at noon daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

The Story City Park is situated along the banks of the Skunk River, one of Iowa's recreational water trails. It is the starting point for the Skunk River Canoe Trail. City Park is home to a historic swinging bridge, constructed in 1936 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Works Progress Administration program; it was damaged by ice in March 2019.

The Skunk River Greenbelt Trail system begins just south of Story City, immediately off Interstate 35 on County Road E-18.

Story City has a nine-hole River Bend Golf Course featuring 2,980 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 37. The course rating is 34.3 and it has a slope rating of 117 on bluegrass. Designed by Charles Calhoun, the River Bend golf course opened in 1971.

Story City is located at the western boundary of the Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area.

Arts and culture
Story City features an annual Scandinavian Days celebration. The event began in 1965, occurs in the first week of June, and features live music with a beer garden, rides, and games. Participants find themselves in an immersion of Nordic culture in the form of food and arts. An annual storytelling festival, STORY! Celebrating the Art of Storytelling, is also held each September.

Area churches include the following: Immanuel Lutheran Church (LCMC), St. Petri Lutheran Church (ELCA), Harvest Evangelical Free Church, Grace United Methodist Church, Church of Christ, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, St. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church (Located 7 miles southwest of Story City). Riverside Bible Camp is located 2 miles north of Story City.

The Nordic traditions of the community are evident in some of ethnic foods of the area. Popular and frequently served food items around Story City include:
 * Kumla, potato dumpling made from finely cut potatoes mixed with flour, and typically served with boiled ham, ham broth, and plenty of butter.
 * Lutefisk
 * Kringle
 * Lefse
 * Krumkake
 * Rosettes

Education
The Roland–Story Community School District operates public schools. The district was established on July 1, 1969, with the merger of the Roland and Story City school districts.

Story City is the home of the Roland–Story Senior High School. Roland–Story High School's athletic teams are known as Norsemen and participate in Heart of Iowa conference and Iowa High School Athletic Association level 2A sports.

Media
Print media: Story City Herald - weekly newspaper

Digital media: The Rocket - digital media and streaming audio

Radio: KHOI KHJJ

Notable people

 * The band Radio Moscow was formed in the city.
 * Rich Olive, former Iowa State Senator
 * Lars Pearson, publisher / editor-in-chief, Mad Norwegian Press (2011 Hugo Award winner)
 * Marlene Perez, author
 * Hank Severeid (1891–1968) Major League Baseball catcher
 * Chris Taylor (1950–1979) bronze medal winner for freestyle wrestling in the 1972 Summer Olympics

Popular culture
Bill Willingham's 2012 graphic novel Fable: Werewolves of the Heartland is set entirely in Story City.

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Zearing, Iowa

Zearing is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 528 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Zearing was formed out of Lincoln Township, being founded on October 17, 1881, and incorporated on February 6, 1883. It was named for William Mitchell Zearing, a judge from Chicago who donated a bell to the first church in the community.

Geography
Zearing is located 12.3 mi northeast of Nevada, the county seat.

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

2020 Census
As of the 2020 Census, there was a total population of 528 people. There was a population density of 704 people per square mile, spread over 0.75 miles. Of those 528 people, the median age was 36.9 years, with 19.7% of the town's population under the age of 18, 60.2% between the ages of 18 and 64, and 20.1% of the population over the age of 65. There were a total of 231 households, with an average of 2.81 people per household.

57% of the town's population is male, with 43% of the population female. The racial makeup of the town was 93.75% White, less than 0.5% African American, 4.2% mixed race, and 1.51% Hispanic.

The average income per capita of Zearing was $24,001, which is lower than the state average, and the median household income was $54,861, 90% of the average for the rest of the state. 17% of the town lives under the poverty line, which is far higher than the rest of the state which has an average of 11%.

61% of the population of the town is identified as currently married, with 11.7% of women between the ages of 15 and 50 gave birth during that year, almost double the state average.

92.5% of the Zearing population has received a high school degree, which is the same as the Iowa state average. Although Zearing has a lower-than-average percentage of the population having received college degrees, only 28.4% of the town's population has received a college degree compared to the state average of 30.5%.

6.2% of the town's population were veterans.

2010 Census
As of the census of 2010, there were 554 people, 219 households, and 146 families living in the city. The population density was 738.7 PD/sqmi. There were 245 housing units at an average density of 326.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.6% White, 0.2% African American, and 0.2% from two or more races.

There were 219 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 31.1% 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 2.40 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 39 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% 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 617 people, 229 households, and 158 families living in the city. The population density was 828.4 PD/sqmi. There were 249 housing units at an average density of 334.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.57% White, 0.16% African American, 0.81% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 229 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.13.

26.6% are under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,614, and the median income for a family was $45,156. Males had a median income of $30,398 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,615. None of the families and 3.2% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 1.6% of those over 64.

Arts and culture
The city celebrates Zearing Days Celebration festival during the last weekend in July. This celebration used to be held to commemorate Labor Day, but had not been put on since the 1980s, that was until 2000 when a group of Zearing residents decided to start the tradition again. Once started back up again, the first celebration – Just Horsin' Around – was titled in honor of the late Dick Sparrow's 40-horse hitch. This celebration was a one-day event in July that has now grown into a three-day event. Zearing has a long history of other horse trainers other than the Sparrow family as well who have been a significant part of the town's culture and history. Individuals such as Verne Matson, Eric Brown, and Dean Johnston all successfully worked with large draft horse teams and claimed Zearing as home.

Education
Zearing is served by the Colo–NESCO Community School District. The district was established on July 1, 1991, by the merger of the Colo and NESCO school districts, with the latter serving McCallsburg and Zearing; NESCO was an acronym for Northeast Story County.

Zearing's facility houses the elementary learning center (grades K-4). The district's central office is based in Colo, as well as the district's high school (grades 5–12).

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Chelsea, Iowa

Chelsea is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 229 at the 2020 census. The city is located in the Iowa River Valley and has suffered severe damage in several floods.

History
A post office was established as Chelsea in 1862. Chelsea was laid out in 1863, and it was incorporated in 1878. It was named after Chelsea, Massachusetts.

Geography
Set in the floodplain of the Iowa River Valley, Chelsea is surrounded by hills that are partially forested.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 267 people, 94 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 264.4 PD/sqmi. There were 111 housing units at an average density of 109.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 79.0% White, 3.4% Native American, 17.2% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.1% of the population.

There were 94 households, of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.70.

The median age in the city was 30.8 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 20.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 287 people, 98 households, and 70 families living in the city. The population density was 283.6 PD/sqmi. There were 113 housing units at an average density of 111.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 74.56% White, 0.35% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 22.30% from other races, and 2.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 31.36% of the population.

There were 98 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.52.

35.2% are under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $36,750. Males had a median income of $28,854 versus $24,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,608. About 14.1% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.5% of those 65 or over.

Education
Chelsea is within the South Tama County Community School District.

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Clutier, Iowa

Clutier is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 213 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Clutier has been in operation since 1900. The city was named for B. F. Clutier.

Geography
Clutier is located at 42.07889°N, -92.40333°W (42.078780, -92.403243).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.76 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 213 people, 95 households, and 49 families living in the city. The population density was 280.3 PD/sqmi. There were 121 housing units at an average density of 159.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.5% White, 0.5% Native American, 4.7% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.9% of the population.

There were 95 households, of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.9% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.4% were non-families. 43.2% 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 2.24 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 229 people, 109 households, and 58 families living in the city. The population density was 300.4 PD/sqmi. There were 124 housing units at an average density of 162.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.82% White, 1.75% Native American, and 0.44% from two or more races.

There were 109 households, out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.9% were non-families. 42.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.0% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 31.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,344, and the median income for a family was $39,583. Males had a median income of $28,000 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,092. About 11.9% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.0% of those 65 or over.

Education
Clutier is within the North Tama County Community School District.

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Dysart, Iowa

Dysart is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,281 at the 2020 census. The Mayor of Dysart is currently Tim Glenn.

History
Dysart got its start in the year 1872, following construction of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway through the territory. Dysart was platted in 1872. The town takes its name from Joseph Dysart, a farmer and founder of the town.

Geography
Dysart is located at 42.16889°N, -92.30806°W (42.168831, -92.308165).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.25 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,379 people, 544 households, and 380 families living in the city. The population density was 1103.2 PD/sqmi. There were 598 housing units at an average density of 478.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 544 households, of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.1% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 42 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 21.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,303 people, 529 households, and 358 families living in the city. The population density was 1,034.5 PD/sqmi. There were 571 housing units at an average density of 453.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.47% White, 0.31% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.

There were 529 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% 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 2.95.

25.5% were under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 24.2% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,857, and the median income for a family was $45,774. Males had a median income of $34,063 versus $22,368 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,203. About 4.4% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Union Community School District serves the municipality. The district was established on July 1, 1993 by the merger of the Dysart-Geneseo Community School District and La Porte City Community School District; the former was established on July 1, 1966 by the merger of the Dysart and Geneseo school districts.

Dysart has one kindergarten through fifth grade elementary: Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School. Dysart-Geneseo's high school consolidated with La Porte City's in 1989. UCS has learning centers located in Dysart and La Porte City, Iowa. The district office as well as Union High School and one elementary school are located in La Porte City and the middle, Union Middle School, and another elementary school are located in Dysart.

Dysart Reporter
The Dysart Reporter is the weekly newspaper of Dysart, Iowa. It is published on Fridays and has a circulation of roughly 900. The newspaper has been the definitive source of Dysart area news for 134 years and counting. The paper primarily serves the community of Dysart, but also provides news and sports coverage of neighboring communities in Tama and Benton counties. The small towns of La Porte City and Clutier are included in this coverage area, along with the combined school district of Union.

title: Dysart, Iowa


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Elberon, Iowa

Elberon is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 184 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Elberon has been in operation since 1882. The city was named after Elberon, New Jersey.

Geography
Elberon is located at 42.00528°N, -92.3175°W (42.005389, -92.317401).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.65 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 196 people, 74 households, and 51 families living in the city. The population density was 301.5 PD/sqmi. There were 90 housing units at an average density of 138.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.5% Asian, 2.6% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 74 households, of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the city was 38.5 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 245 people, 87 households, and 64 families living in the city. The population density was 373.6 PD/sqmi. There were 94 housing units at an average density of 143.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.33% White, 0.82% Native American, 2.45% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.49% of the population.

There were 87 households, out of which 43.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.7% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,594, and the median income for a family was $39,583. Males had a median income of $23,571 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,440. About 10.7% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.2% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education
Benton Community School District operates local public schools.

title: Elberon, Iowa


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Garwin, Iowa

Garwin is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 481 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Garwin was platted in 1880. A post office called Garwin has been in operation since 1880.

In 1879, the Toledo and Northwestern Railroad was sold to the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. After the sale, the railroad line was extended northwestward from Toledo. Various new towns were established along the tracks, but the Garwin, Iowa was the first railroad station beyond Toledo.

Giving the town a name proved to be a difficult process. At first, it was called “Maple,” or as some claim “Myrcle,” but neither name was particularly favorable. The next choice was “Marvin,” in honor of Marvin Hewitt, an official of the Northwestern railroad, but it was soon discovered that another town had already taken the name.

Several landowners were interested in selling their land for the purpose of establishing the new town, including George Rider and John Galvizer. After much controversy, these two men won out, and a message was sent to Toledo that read: “‘G’ (for Glavizer) and ‘R’ (for Rider) win.” Its recipients misconstrued the message, reading the word “Garwin” instead- and the city finally had a name.

Geography
Garwin is located at 42.09472°N, -92.67667°W (42.094635, -92.676653).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 527 people, 216 households, and 152 families residing in the city. The population density was 521.8 PD/sqmi. There were 254 housing units at an average density of 251.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 0.6% Native American, 1.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 216 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.6% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% 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 2.93.

The median age in the city was 41.3 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.2% male and 47.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 565 people, 230 households, and 158 families residing in the city. The population density was 564.0 PD/sqmi. There were 248 housing units at an average density of 247.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.58% White, 0.88% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.77% of the population.

There were 230 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,269, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $31,528 versus $24,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,660. About 2.4% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

Services and attractions
Services provided by The City of Garwin include an ambulance service, a fire department, Green Mountain Garwin Junior/Senior High School, a public library, and a park.

Located four miles northwest of town is Union Grove State Park. The park boasts a public beach, public fishing, picnic areas, campgrounds, and short hiking trails.

Education
The GMG Community School District serves the community. The district was established on July 1, 1992, by the merger of the Garwin and Green Mountain school districts.

When Garwin and Green Mountain high schools combined to form the GMG High School in 1987, they adopted the nickname 'Wolverines'. Prior to the consolidation, Garwin athletes were known as 'Roughriders'.

Student athletes can now compete in football, volleyball, cross country, boys' and girls' basketball, boys' and girls' track, boys' and girls' golf, baseball, softball, and share wrestling with East Marshall High School and swimming with Marshalltown High School.

GMG High School has 1 Iowa State High School Championship. The Wolverines claimed the 1987 Class A Iowa State Football Championship in their first year as a combined school. GMG beat Schleswig 20–17 in overtime on a Robbie Sinclair touchdown run. GMG, coached by Fred Weick, finished the 1987 season 12–0, with two overtime wins coming in the first game of the season (vs North Tama) and the '87 championship game.

GMG, and Garwin HS before it, also have a rich boys' basketball tradition. Garwin won many conference titles and made two runs to the Iowa State Basketball Tournament. Garwin first made the 1978 Class 1A State Tournament, losing to Lake View-Auburn 54–44. They also made it to the 1983 Class 1A Championship Game, losing to Palmer 61–55. Garwin/GMG was long coached by Gary Peterson, who over his 33 years as head coach, amassed a record of 478 wins and 216 losses, which ranks him 34th all time in Iowa boys' basketball history.

GMG had a lot of success in the mid-1990s winning back-to-back-to-back NICL West titles in boys' basketball and a district football title in 1999. The 2007-08 girls' basketball team, under coach Jay Freese, posted a record of 20-3 and made the program's first ever regional final.

In the 2010 football season, the team became the first to ever go 0-10 and lose each game by at least two touchdowns. The boys' basketball team also struggled, going 3–17.

 * {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"

 * colspan="4" align="center" | Garwin/GMG Boys' State Tournament Results
 * Year
 * Round
 * Opponent
 * Score
 * 1978
 * Quarterfinals
 * Lake View-Auburn
 * 44–54
 * 1983
 * Quarterfinals
 * Treynor
 * 75–47
 * 1983
 * Semifinals
 * Northwood-Kensett
 * 56–48
 * 1983
 * Class 1A Championship
 * Palmer
 * 55–61
 * }
 * 1983
 * Class 1A Championship
 * Palmer
 * 55–61
 * }

title: Garwin, Iowa


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Gladbrook, Iowa

Gladbrook is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. As of 2023, its population is 767 people.

History
A post office called Gladbrook has been in operation since 1880. The name Gladbrook was coined by a railroad official. On March 21, 1910, the Green Mountain train wreck occurred between Gladbrook and Green Mountain, in which a derailment killed more than 50 people riding on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad line.

Geography
Gladbrook is located at 42.185°N, -92.71472°W (42.184995, -92.714588).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.70 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 945 people, 410 households and 251 families living in the city. The population density was 1350.0 /sqmi. There were 467 housing units at an average density of 667.1 /sqmi. The racial make-up of the city was 98.8% White, 0.5% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 410 households, of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.2% 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 2.78.

The median age was 47.2 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18, 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24, 20.7% were from 25 to 44, 25.7% were from 45 to 64 and 27.3% were 65 years of age or older. The sex make-up of the city was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 1,015 people, 408 households and 263 families living in the city. The population density was 1,456.9 /sqmi. There were 437 housing units at an average density of 627.3 /sqmi. The racial make-up of the city was 98.82% White, 0.10% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.10% from other races and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 408 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 35.3% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% 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 2.91.

24.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64 and 28.0% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.3 males under 18. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.7 males.

The median household income was $38,167 and the median family income was $41,797. Males had a median income of $34,028 and females $21,161. The per capita income was $18,484. About 4.2% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Annual cultural events
The Gladbrook Corn Carnival is an annual celebration that attracts several thousand visitors per year. It has been held since 1922, generally in the last weekend of June with a variety of events held from Thursday to Sunday.

Museums
Gladbrook is the site of the Matchstick Marvels Museum which holds large creations built by Patrick Acton that are made out of matchsticks. Many of his creations are displayed in Ripley's Believe It or Not! museums.

Parks and recreation
Gladbrook has a movie theater, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bike and walking trail.

Union Grove Park
Union Grove State Park is located three miles south of Gladbrook. It has a public beach, several picnic areas, public fishing, campgrounds and short hiking trails.

Education
The city is served by the Gladbrook–Reinbeck Community School District. Gladbrook Community School District consolidated on July 1, 1988. Students attend school in nearby Reinbeck. Previously there was an elementary and middle school in Gladbrook, but it closed in 2015.

Notable person

 * Clifford Berry, who helped John Vincent Atanasoff to create the first digital electronic computer in 1939, the Atanasoff–Berry Computer at Iowa State, was born here.

title: Gladbrook, Iowa


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Lincoln, Iowa

Lincoln is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 121 at the time of the 2020 census. The community was known as Berlin until June 12, 1918.

History
Lincoln was founded by Charles Spencer and bore a number of short-lived names before adopting Berlin. The community had a population of 61 in 1902.

Berlin incorporated as a city on September 10, 1913. After the outbreak of World War I, Berlin's many German residents faced verbal and physical abuses as part of the wave of anti-German sentiment that swept the country. On June 12, 1918, Berlin officially changed its name to Lincoln.

Geography
Lincoln is located at 42.2625°N, -92.69194°W (42.262495, -92.691863).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.46 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 162 people, 68 households, and 47 families residing in the city. The population density was 352.2 PD/sqmi. There were 81 housing units at an average density of 176.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.4% White and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.

There were 68 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 32.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% 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 182 people, 75 households, and 51 families residing in the city. The population density was 396.3 PD/sqmi. There were 90 housing units at an average density of 195.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.35% White, 1.65% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population.

There were 75 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $39,750. Males had a median income of $28,250 versus $22,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,313. About 13.7% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.1% of those 65 or over.

Education
The city is served by the Gladbrook–Reinbeck Community School District.

title: Lincoln, Iowa


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Montour, Iowa

Montour is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 203 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Montour was originally called Orford. A post office was established as Orford in 1864, and renamed Montour in 1873. The present name is after Montour County, Pennsylvania.

Montour was incorporated as a city in 1870.

Geography
Montour is located at 41.98051°N, -92.71562°W (41.980506, -92.715618).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.46 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 249 people, 106 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was 541.3 PD/sqmi. There were 116 housing units at an average density of 252.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 4.4% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 106 households, of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.0% were non-families. 28.3% 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 2.35 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 45.1 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 34.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 285 people, 116 households, and 85 families living in the city. The population density was 630.0 PD/sqmi. There were 124 housing units at an average density of 274.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.49% White, 2.46% Native American, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population.

There were 116 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.80.

24.6% are under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $43,500. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $21,979 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,786. About 2.6% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Montour is home to several mennonite families.

Education
Montour is located within the South Tama County Community School District.

title: Montour, Iowa


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Tama, Iowa

Tama is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,130 at the time of the 2020 census.

Tama is situated two miles south of Toledo, the county seat. The two towns are close enough to have nearly grown together over the years.

History
Tama got its start in the year 1862, following construction of the Cedar Rapids and Missouri River Railroad through the territory.

Tama is located a few miles from the Meskwaki Settlement, Iowa's only significant Native American community. Tama was located on the historic Lincoln Highway and is home to an original Lincoln Highway bridge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tama is named for Taimah, the 19th century Meskwaki leader.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.41 sqmi, of which 3.26 sqmi is land and 0.15 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,877 people, 1,092 households, and 708 families living in the city. The population density was 882.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,234 housing units at an average density of 378.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 78.4% White, 0.5% African American, 5.8% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 9.7% from other races, and 5.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.6% of the population.

There were 1,092 households, of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.21.

The median age in the city was 35.6 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,731 people, 1,065 households, and 723 families living in the city. The population density was 905.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,173 housing units at an average density of 388.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.04% White, 0.40% African American, 4.80% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 5.24% from other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.63% of the population.

There were 1,065 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.08.

Age spread: 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,531, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $33,672 versus $22,237 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,676. About 8.8% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.

Healthcare
Tama-Toledo area residents have access to healthcare services at MercyCare Tama or Unity Point Toledo Clinic. When hospitalization is required the closest and most convenient hospital for residents is Grinnell Regional Medical Center or UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown Hospital.

Education
It is within the South Tama County Community School District.

Politics
Tama is the headquarters of the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa.

Notable people

 * Vivia Belle Appleton, physician, medical missionary
 * Paul Bradley, retired MMA fighter
 * Lance Horbach, member of the Iowa House of Representatives
 * Andre Roberts, retired MMA fighter
 * Bob Soth, long-distance runner who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics
 * Ska-ba-quay Tesson, Meskwaki artist
 * Lewis Haines Wentz, businessman

title: Tama, Iowa


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Toledo, Iowa

Toledo is a city in, and the county seat of, Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,369 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Toledo was founded in 1853 as the county seat of Tama County. It was named after Toledo, Ohio. Toledo was incorporated as a city in 1866.

Geography
Toledo is located at 41.99333°N, -92.57917°W (41.993281, -92.579067).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.30 sqmi, all land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Toledo has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,341 people, 901 households, and 598 families living in the city. The population density was 1017.8 PD/sqmi. There were 993 housing units at an average density of 431.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 83.5% White, 1.1% African American, 5.8% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 4.3% from other races, and 4.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.4% of the population.

There were 901 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 18.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,539 people, 982 households, and 632 families living in the city. The population density was 1,105.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,050 housing units at an average density of 457.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.51% White, 0.51% African American, 5.83% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.91% from other races, and 2.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.87% of the population.

There were 982 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.93.

Age spread: 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $40,833. Males had a median income of $30,273 versus $22,349 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,293. About 8.5% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure
The Iowa Department of Human Services operated the Iowa Juvenile Home in Toledo until its closing in 2014. The buildings sat empty until 2023 when the cottages were demolished to make way for the new South Tama Middle School. The new Middle School is set to be completed in 2025.

Notable people

 * Leander Clark, Iowa politician
 * King Cole, baseball pitcher, gave up Babe Ruth's first hit
 * W. K. Davidson (1904-1974), Illinois businessman and state legislator
 * Michael Emerson, actor
 * Norma 'Duffy' Lyon (1929–2011) sculptor nicknamed the "Butter Cow Lady"
 * George R. Struble, Iowa judge and politician; speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives, 1881–1883
 * John T. Struble, pioneering businessman
 * Isaac S. Struble, U.S. Representative
 * John L. Waller, Politician and Consul to Madagascar (1891)

Education
Toledo is within the South Tama County Community School District. The district includes a class 3A high school that enrolls over 430 students, a middle school, and an elementary school that has over 700 students.

Toledo is home to the South Tama County Middle School.

Parks and recreation
Toledo Heights sits on the west side of town. The park has two fields which are used for little-league baseball and softball. The park has a playground and a large picnic shelter. Surrounding the park is an 18-hole disc golf course. The South Tama Recreation Trail is accessible near Toledo Heights. The gravel trail covers just under 3 miles and continues into Tama.

Each summer, the annual Stoplight Festival takes place on the town square. The celebration surrounds the historic stoplight located at the intersection of High Street and Broadway.

Culture
The Wieting Theatre is located in downtown Toledo, one block east of the stoplight and the Tama County Courthouse square, at 101 South Church Street. Since 1960 the theatre has been maintained and operated by the Wieting Theatre Guild, a nonprofit organization of members and volunteers dedicated to keeping the doors of this grand old theatre open for many years to come. Movies play on most Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings throughout the year. Actors, musicians, singers and dancers of all ages take the stage on numerous other occasions.

Healthcare
Toledo area residents have access to healthcare services at MercyCare or Unity Point Toledo. When hospitalization is required the closest and most convenient hospital for residents is Grinnell Regional Medical Center or Unity Point Hospital in Marshalltown.

title: Toledo, Iowa