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Rose Hill, Iowa

Rose Hill is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 157 at the time of the 2020 census.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 168 people, 72 households, and 47 families living in the city. The population density was 1200.0 PD/sqmi. There were 85 housing units at an average density of 607.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.6% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races.

There were 72 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.7% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the city was 42.4 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 35.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.2% male and 45.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 205 people, 82 households, and 56 families living in the city. The population density was 1,501.9 PD/sqmi. There were 91 housing units at an average density of 666.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.10% White, 0.49% Native American, 0.49% from other races, and 2.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.95% of the population.

There were 82 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% 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.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,469, and the median income for a family was $32,143. Males had a median income of $30,357 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,298. About 16.0% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.2% of those 65 or over.

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University Park, Iowa

University Park is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 487 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.77 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 487 people, 191 households, and 133 families living in the city. The population density was 632.5 PD/sqmi. There were 206 housing units at an average density of 267.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 1.8% Indian, 1.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 191 households, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 32.9 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% 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 536 people, 195 households, and 139 families living in the city. The population density was 697.0 PD/sqmi. There were 204 housing units at an average density of 265.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.27% White, 0.56% African American, 0.93% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.75% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.

There were 195 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% 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 2.99.

Population spread: 25.6% under the age of 18, 17.0% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $35,682. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,212. About 7.5% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Oskaloosa Community School District operates local public schools.

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Bussey, Iowa

Bussey is a city in southeast Marion County, Iowa, United States. The population was 387 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
Bussey is located at the intersection of routes G71 and T23. It is three quarter mile west of the Marion-Mahaska county line and two miles north of the Marion-Monroe county line. North Coal Creek flows past the community and on to its confluence with the Des Moines River seven miles to the northeast. Knoxville is approximately 14 miles to the northwest and Oskaloosa is approximately 13 miles to the northeast in Mahaska County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 sqmi, all of its land.

History
Jesse Bussey, originally from Greene County, Pennsylvania, bought the land for the town of Bussey in 1867. He laid out the town of Bussey on the line of the Albia, Knoxville and Des Moines Railroad in 1875, the same year the line was acquired by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. Mr Bussey went into the lumber and grain business there. By 1880, the population was close to 100, with four general merchandise stores and one drug store. The town was incorporated in 1895. There were some problems with the initial incorporation, so a second vote was held in 1899, after which James Bussey was elected as the first mayor.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, there were numerous coal mines in the Bussey area. In the early 1890s, the Powers company had two mine shafts in the area with a private tramway connecting them to the company's tipple along the railroad line. J. A. Powers founded the O.K. Coal Company in Bussey, with a mile-long railroad spur to a mine a mile south of town. This mine was the largest producer in Marion County from 1895 to around 1902. Powers reorganized the O.K. company as the Mammoth Vein Coal Company when it moved its primary operations to Everist, a coal camp 3 miles west of Bussey and a mile north of Marysville. The Cricket Coal Company, later the Equality Coal Company, was based in Bussey and had a shaft outside of town, producing 18,000 tons of coal in 1915 from a coal seam that was 4 to 6 feet thick.

United Mine Workers local 69 was organized in Bussey in 1899. In 1902 it had 275 members, but by 1907 most of the local mining activity had moved to Everist, and it had only 8 members. Prior to union organization, the minimum wage was $1.50 per day, but by 1902, this had increased to $2.15 per day. By 1907, wages ranged from $1.90 to $2.70 per day. A second union local, UMW local 2482, had 216 members in Bussey in 1912.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 422 people, 176 households, and 116 families residing in the city. The population density was 1278.8 PD/sqmi. There were 209 housing units at an average density of 633.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 176 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% 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 2.92.

The median age in the city was 40.7 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 450 people, 184 households, and 128 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,358.1 PD/sqmi. There were 210 housing units at an average density of 633.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.78% White, 0.22% Native American, 0.44% Asian, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.22% of the population.

There were 184 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $42,857. Males had a median income of $35,500 versus $23,438 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,657. About 7.5% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Twin Cedars Community School District operates local public schools.

Notable people

 * Kenneth Veenstra, Iowa state legislator and businessman, was born in Bussey.

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Hamilton, Iowa

Hamilton is a city in Marion County, Iowa, United States. The population was 119 at the time of the 2020 census.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 130 people, 49 households, and 36 families living in the city. The population density was 240.7 PD/sqmi. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 100.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 49 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 22.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.5% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% 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 2.97.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 144 people, 53 households, and 36 families living in the city. The population density was 265.7 PD/sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 101.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.92% White, 0.69% African American, 0.69% Native American, and 0.69% from two or more races.

There were 53 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,083, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $30,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $42,935. There were 5.1% of families and 10.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 9.1% of under eighteens and 11.1% of those over 64.

Education
The Twin Cedars Community School District operates local public schools.

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Harvey, Iowa

Harvey is a city in Marion County, Iowa, United States. At the time of the 2020 census, its population was 236.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 235 people, 109 households, and 63 families residing in the city. The population density was 345.6 PD/sqmi. There were 117 housing units at an average density of 172.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.4% Native American, 1.3% Asian, and 0.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 109 households, of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.2% were non-families. 36.7% 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 2.16 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 44.9 years. 18.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 31.1% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% 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 277 people, 111 households, and 79 families residing in the city. The population density was 408.2 PD/sqmi. There were 120 housing units at an average density of 176.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.64% White and 0.36% African American.

There were 111 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,688, and the median income for a family was $35,536. Males had a median income of $32,000 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,770. 19.2% of the population and 18.7% of families were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under the age of 18 and 21.4% of those 65 and older.

Education
The Knoxville Community School District operates local public schools.

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Knoxville, Iowa

Knoxville is a city in and the county seat of Marion County, Iowa, United States. The population was 7,595 at the time of the 2020 census, an increase from 7,313 in the 2010 census. Knoxville is home of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, located next to the famous Knoxville Raceway dirt track.

History
The site for the future county seat of Marion County was selected because it was within a mile of the county's geographic center, reasonably level, and near a good source of timber.

Knoxville is in south-central Iowa, 35 miles southeast of Des Moines. The area was originally inhabited by Native Americans of the Sac and Meskwaki tribes. At that time, prairie grass covered the countryside at heights of 8 to 10 feet. In 1835, Dragoons first explored the Des Moines River valley through this area. In 1842, the Sac and Fox Indians signed a treaty to sell lands in central Iowa to the new settlers known as the New Purchase of 1842. By 1843, settlers began moving here. The first Marion County Courthouse was erected three years later.

Knoxville was founded in 1845 when Joseph Robinson and James Montgomery, Commissioners from Scott and Wapello County, selected the site for Knoxville and designated it as the county seat. They named Knoxville in honor of General Henry Knox, hero of the Revolutionary War. The city's main streets are named after Robinson and Montgomery.

County surveyor Isaac B. Powers platted part of the town in September 1845, shortly after it was founded. Clairborne Hall laid out the remainder of the town in the winter of 1846–47. Additional surveys were made in December 1849 and September 1852.

The first sale of lots on October 21, 1845, saw the best sites in town go for $15 to $65. The first survey made the streets 80 feet wide, alleys 10 feet wide, and lots 120' × 60', but the third survey changed the width of the streets to 50 feet, and made the blocks 265' × 240'.

The first Marion County courthouse was built on a lot owned by L.C. Corny. Contractor Lewis M. Pearch started work on May 29, 1846, at a cost of approximately $80,000.

Knoxville remained an unincorporated village until 1853, when a movement for incorporation began. A judicial order was issued after an election in which 64 votes were cast in favor of incorporation, with 4 votes against. Knoxville was duly incorporated as a City in 1855.

In early 1853, the citizens of Marion County created a committee to attract railroad development to the county and to Knoxville, promising to buy shares in any railroad that reached town. The first contender was the Muscatine, Oskaloosa & Council Bluffs, proposing an east–west line that would pass through Knoxville, the line being suggested in January 1868 by the proposed Muscatine, Oskaloosa & Council Bluffs. By 1875, when this line reached Knoxville, it was the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. The second railroad to reach Knoxville was the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, which completed a line from Oskaloosa in 1876.

Systematic coal mining in Marion County began with the Union Coal Company's mine in Flagler, 4 mi east of Knoxville, around 1874 or 1875. For several years, the Number 5 mine in Flagler was one of Iowa's most productive, employing around 150 men and working a coal vein over 8 feet (2.5 m) thick. The Oak Hill coal company also had mines in Flagler.

Shortly after the railroad reached Knoxville, J. T. James opened a coal mine in town eight blocks north of the courthouse. This mine continued in operation until 1890. A second mine nearby was operated by W. A. Gamble. In the 1880s, the White Breast Fuel Company opened the Number 11 mine at Flagler. This mine operated in a coal vein that was locally up to 14 feet thick, but only locally. The mine continued operating until 1892, working in progressively thinner coal as it expanded.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 7,313 people, 3,169 households, and 1,925 families living in the city. The population density was 1579.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,527 housing units at an average density of 761.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 1.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 3,169 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 41 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
According to the census of 2000, there were 7,731 people, 3,191 households, and 1,984 families living in the city. The population density was 1,746.2 PD/sqmi. There were 3,418 housing units at an average density of 772.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.00% White, 0.88% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. 0.83% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race.

There were 3,191 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.92.

Age spread: 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,055, and the median income for a family was $44,078. Males had a median income of $34,832 versus $21,593 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,893. About 9.6% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Geography
Knoxville is 2 mi east of White Breast Creek and 6 miles southwest of the confluence of White Breast Creek and the Des Moines River in Lake Red Rock.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 4.63 sqmi, all land.

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

Education
The Knoxville Community School District operates local public schools.

Notable people

 * Robert L. Burns, member of the Los Angeles City Council (1929–1945)
 * George Kruck Cherrie, naturalist and explorer, born in Knoxville
 * James Fee, photographer
 * Dixie Cornell Gebhardt, designer of the Flag of Iowa
 * Joseph P. Graw, Minnesota state representative and businessman
 * Edward R. Hays, U.S. representative (1890–1891)
 * James Mathews, U.S. representative, professor at Iowa State College.
 * Howard B. Myers, economist
 * Frank Steunenberg, governor of Idaho (1897–1901); assassinated in 1905
 * Edward C. Stone, director of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (1991–2001)
 * William M. Stone, governor of Iowa (1864–1868)
 * William Corwin Stuart, attorney and jurist
 * Jon Thorup, member of the Iowa House of Representatives
 * Henry Carroll Timmonds, Missouri state representative and judge in late 1800s

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Marysville, Iowa

Marysville is a city in Marion County, Iowa, United States. The population was 44 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
Marysville is located on the north bank of Cedar Creek, 15 miles southeast of Knoxville, the county seat of Marion County.

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

History
There are numerous coal exposures on the banks of the branches of Cedar Creek both north and south of Marysville. In 1846, one exposure south of Marysville was found to be on fire, and this fire continued until June 1851, when heavy rains and flooding extinguished the fire.

The county surveyor, Joseph Brobst, filed a plat for Marysville on March 4, 1851, creating 26 lots and a public square that was later subdivided into additional lots. Marysville was named after the 5 members of the Brobst family who were named Mary. Originally, the Marysville post office was named Ely or Ely's. A Methodist church was established in 1867, a weekly newspaper, the Marysville Miner, was established in 1871, and a woolen factory was opened in 1872. Marysville was officially incorporated as a town in the late 1870s, and by 1910, it had three general stores, a post office, a 4-teacher public school, and telephone service.

A five-foot bed of coal was exposed along North Cedar Creek about 2 miles north of Marysville, and by 1867, several coal banks were open in the Marysville area and Jacob Kline had opened a mine about a mile north of Marysville, where the coal was 10 feet thick. By 1908, eleven different mines had been worked in the Marysville area, primarily by the Mammoth Vein Coal Company, which took over from the O.K. Coal Company in 1903. The Wabash Railroad built a 7-mile spur line to serve the mines.

Everist
The coal camp of Everist, Iowa was located about 2 miles north of Marysville near 41.20972°N, -92.96131°W. The camp post office operated from 1905 to 1918. Everist served mines operated by the Mammoth Vein Coal Company and later the Empire Coal Company. Employment in 1914 was seasonal, varying from 90 to 300 men, and the mines at Everist shipped up to 800 carloads of coal per day circa 1914. The nearest railroad station was 6 miles away (by road) in Bussey. As is typical of coal camps, the coal company owned the houses in Everist and met the residents' needs through a company store. Scrip tokens for The Everist Mercantile Co. are occasionally found on the collectors' market. United Mine Workers local 981 was organized in Everist in 1905; by 1907, it had 480 members. Mine wages varied from $1.13 to $2.56 per day.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 66 people, 23 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The population density was 178.4 PD/sqmi. There were 29 housing units at an average density of 78.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% White and 6.1% from two or more races.

There were 23 households, of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.6% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 8.7% were non-families. 8.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 10.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 54 people, 21 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was 148.7 PD/sqmi. There were 23 housing units at an average density of 63.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.44% White, and 5.56% from two or more races.

There were 21 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 134.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 129.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $29,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,135. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education
The Twin Cedars Community School District operates local public schools.

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Melcher-Dallas, Iowa

Melcher-Dallas is a city in Marion County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,195 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
In 1919, the Red Rock Coal Company's mine near Melcher was the third largest coal mine in the state. This mine produced 187,427 tons of coal that year and employed 345 men. Melcher and Dallas were separate cities until they merged into one city in 1986.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,288 people, 527 households, and 357 families living in the city. The population density was 1288.0 PD/sqmi. There were 584 housing units at an average density of 584.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.2% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 527 households, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 28.5% 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 2.44 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 39.6 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,298 people, 517 households, and 359 families living in the city. The population density was 1,297.1 PD/sqmi. There were 565 housing units at an average density of 564.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.69% White, 0.08% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population.

There were 517 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% 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 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,207, and the median income for a family was $42,167. Males had a median income of $32,788 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,600. About 6.1% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Melcher-Dallas Community School District operates local public schools.

title: Melcher-Dallas, Iowa


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Pella, Iowa

Pella is a city in Marion County, Iowa, United States, with a population of 10,464 at the time of the 2020 U.S. Census. Founded by immigrants from the Netherlands, it is forty miles southeast of Des Moines. Pella is the home of Central College, as well as several manufacturing companies, including Pella Corporation and Vermeer Manufacturing Company.

History
In 1847, 800 Dutch immigrants led by Dominee (Minister) Hendrik "Henry" P. Scholte settled the area known as Pella. The name "Pella" is a reference to Pella of the Decapolis, where the Christians of Jerusalem had found refuge during the Roman–Jewish war of 70; the name was selected because the Dominee and his followers sought religious freedom as well. Pella was the childhood home of Wyatt Earp, whose father Nicholas Porter Earp had settled on a farm near Pella. His brothers Warren and Morgan were born in Pella.

On July 19, 2018, a destructive EF3 tornado struck the Vermeer manufacturing plant in the city. Due to early warning, only seven of the thousands of people on-site were injured.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.73 sqmi, all land. Since 2013, it has been located in Iowa's 2nd congressional district. Before that year, it was part of Iowa's 3rd congressional district.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, 10,352 people, 3,735 households, and 2,500 families resided in the city. The population density was 1185.8 PD/sqmi. The 4,086 housing units averaged 468.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanics of any race were 1.7% of the population.

Of the 3,735 households, 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.1% were not families. About 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 33.3 years. About 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 18.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, 9,832 people, 3,497 households, and 2,395 families resided in the city. The population density was 1,437.4 PD/sqmi.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,496, and for a family was $56,321. Males had a median income of $40,344 versus $25,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,674. About 3.2% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

Pella is home to a number of local events and architectural sites.

The Vermeer Mill is a fully functional 1850s-style windmill, reaching 134 ft high. The Vermeer Mill grinds wheat into flour using only wind power and is the tallest working windmill in the United States.

The Pella Opera House, built in 1900, was renovated in 1990 and is a popular entertainment destination, featuring stained-glass windows and ornate tin ceilings. A canal winds through nearby Molengracht Plaza, home to shops, restaurants, a hostelry, a movie theatre, and a full-size working drawbridge. On June 28, 2011, Sarah Palin visited the opera house for the premiere of The Undefeated, a documentary about her role in Alaska politics and rise to national attention.

The annual Tulip Time Festival is a celebration of Pella's Dutch heritage. It features tulip gardens, performances, crafters, music, food, Dutch costumes, and daily parades. The festival is held for three days (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) during the first weekend in May. A queen and court are selected from the two high schools in the town to represent Pella and advertise the Festival. During the 2010 Festival, a world record was set for the most people dancing in wooden shoes. Over 2,600 people danced for more than six minutes to set the new standard.

Pella Dutch is a dialect of the Dutch language and spoken in Pella.

Education
The Pella Community School District operates local public schools.

Pella Christian Grade School (Pre-K through 8) and Pella Christian High School (9-12) serve students in Pella and the surrounding areas.

In April 2011, Forbes rated Pella as third on its list of "The Best Schools For Your Real Estate Buck." Central College is located in Pella.

Parks and recreation
A few miles to the west is Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest reservoir, a popular destination for biking, hiking, boating, and fishing. The Bos Landen golf club is also in the town. The Pella Tulip Festival is held annually, honoring Pella's Dutch heritage.

Notable people

 * Bert Bandstra, served one term as a Democratic U.S. Representative
 * Rachel Brand, United States Associate Attorney General under US President Donald Trump
 * Kory DeHaan, former Major League Baseball player
 * Sons of Nicholas Porter Earp:
 * Morgan Earp, lawman, born in Pella
 * Virgil Earp, lawman, deputy U.S. Marshal
 * Wyatt Earp, lawman and gunfighter of OK Corral fame, spent most of his childhood in Pella
 * Warren Earp, youngest of Earp brothers, born in Pella
 * Paul Emerick, professional rugby player, 2006 MVP
 * John Hospers, academician and the first Libertarian presidential candidate in 1972
 * Dave Keuning, guitarist for The Killers
 * Barb Kniff McCulla, member of the Iowa House of Representatives
 * Kyle Korver, former professional basketball player
 * Louis LeCocq, Pella native, World War I-era auto racer, killed in 1919 Indianapolis 500
 * Wendell L. Roelofs, scientist
 * Ron Schipper, football coach, member of the College Football Hall of Fame
 * Edward Owings Towne, author and playwright
 * Andy Thompson, Ohio state representative, born in Pella

title: Pella, Iowa


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Pleasantville, Iowa

Pleasantville is a city in Marion County in Iowa, United States. The population was 1,676 at the time of the 2020 census. Pleasantville is most famous for being the corporate headquarters of Smokey Row Coffee and the hometown of softball player Chelsea Thomas whose honors include, three time All American at The University of Missouri (2011, 2012, 2013), three time conference pitcher of the year (twice in the Big 12, once in the SEC), and United States National Team member.

History
Pleasantville was surveyed and established as a town on August 1, 1849 on land then owned by William Wesley Jordan. Previous to the ownership of Mr. Jordan, the land comprising the original town plot of Pleasantville changed hands for one horse and $30. A petition for incorporation was filed in District Court on June 11, 1872 with an election subsequently held in which there were 46 votes in favor and 16 votes against.

The completion of the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad Line through Pleasantville in 1879 caused an increase in development and Pleasantville became one of the active business centers in Marion County and the principal shipping point between Knoxville and Des Moines.

The earliest population figures available begin in 1900 with 738 residents.

The first school was built in the fall of 1847, and in 1868, the school district joined with the Masonic Lodge in building a three-story brick building that remained a school facility until 1992. Today, the Pleasantville School district consists of three buildings, an elementary, a middle school, and a high school.

Movie
The movie Pleasantville was released in the United States on October 23, 1998. Shortly before and during the film's release, as a promotional tie-in, an online competition gave entrants the chance to visit Pleasantville, Iowa. Over 30,000 people entered. The winner, who remained anonymous, declined the trip and opted to receive the $10,000 cash prize instead.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.54 sqmi, of which, 2.53 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,694 people, 674 households, and 426 families living in the city. The population density was 669.6 PD/sqmi. There were 719 housing units at an average density of 284.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 674 households, of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 31.9% 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 2.44 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,539 people, 615 households, and 394 families living in the city. The population density was 1,322.4 PD/sqmi. There were 662 housing units at an average density of 568.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.38% White, 0.06% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.

There were 615 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 32.2% 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 2.44 and the average family size was 3.11.

29.1% were under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $48,295. Males had a median income of $35,551 versus $25,948 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,279. About 3.8% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Pleasantville Community School District operates local public schools.

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Swan, Iowa

Swan is a city in Marion County, Iowa, United States. The population was 76 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.64 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 72 people, 29 households, and 22 families residing in the city. The population density was 112.5 PD/sqmi. There were 31 housing units at an average density of 48.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 4.2% African American, 1.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 29 households, of which 44.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 17.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.1% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 34.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 20.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 121 people, 39 households, and 31 families residing in the city. The population density was 187.0 PD/sqmi. There were 40 housing units at an average density of 61.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 39 households, out of which 43.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.61.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 132.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,750, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $20,833 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,936. There were 11.4% of families and 12.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 15.4% of under eighteens and 9.5% of those over 64.

Education
The Pleasantville Community School District operates local public schools.

title: Swan, Iowa


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Albion, Iowa

Albion is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 448 at the 2020 census.

History
Albion was founded in 1852. The town was first called La Fayette until the name was changed to Albion in 1858. The present name is after Albion, the poetic name for Britain.

Economy
The median home price was an estimated $75,300 in 2011. The median gross rent in Albion was $600/mo.

Geography
Albion is located at 42.11167°N, -92.99083°W (42.111745, -92.990757).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.60 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 505 people, 206 households, and 147 families living in the city. The population density was 841.7 PD/sqmi. There were 220 housing units at an average density of 366.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Pacific Islander, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 206 households, of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.6% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% 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 2.83.

The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 592 people, 222 households, and 172 families living in the city. The population density was 999.7 PD/sqmi. There were 234 housing units at an average density of 395.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.99% White, 0.68% Asian, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.

There were 222 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.1% were non-families. 17.1% 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 2.67 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,875, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $31,042 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,770. About 9.4% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.1% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is served by the Marshalltown Community School District, which operates Marshalltown High School.

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Clemons, Iowa

Clemons is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 140 at the 2020 census.

History
Clemons was founded in 1882, and it was incorporated in 1903.

Geography
Clemons is located at 42.11417°N, -93.15833°W (42.114224, -93.158407).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.27 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 148 people, 57 households, and 43 families living in the city. The population density was 548.1 PD/sqmi. There were 66 housing units at an average density of 244.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 2.7% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 57 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.6% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.4% male and 44.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 148 people, 61 households, and 43 families living in the city. The population density was 547.7 PD/sqmi. There were 68 housing units at an average density of 251.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.30% White, 1.35% African American, and 1.35% from two or more races.

There were 61 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 21.3% 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 2.43 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,964, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $27,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,517. There were none of the families and 4.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Clemons, Iowa


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Ferguson, Iowa

Ferguson is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 97 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Ferguson was founded in 1882.

Geography
Ferguson is located at 41.9375°N, -92.865°W (41.937460, -92.865004).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 126 people, 55 households, and 38 families living in the city. The population density was 484.6 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 226.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White and 1.6% from two or more races.

There were 55 households, of which 21.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.61.

The median age in the city was 51 years. 19% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16% were from 25 to 44; 44.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 126 people, 55 households, and 36 families living in the city. The population density was 505.7 PD/sqmi. There were 56 housing units at an average density of 224.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.83% White and 3.17% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 55 households, out of which 21.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 34.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,893, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $42,083 versus $22,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,777. There were 4.4% of families and 4.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 15.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
East Marshall Community School District serves the community. The district was established on July 1, 1992 by the merger of the LDF and SEMCO school districts.

title: Ferguson, Iowa


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Gilman, Iowa

Gilman is a city in the southeastern corner of Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 542 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Gilman got its start in the year 1870, following construction of the Central Railroad of Iowa through the territory. The town is named for Charles Gilman, a railroad contractor. Gilman was incorporated in 1876.

Geography
Gilman is located at 41.87975°N, -92.78879°W (41.879750, -92.788786).

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 509 people in 233 households, including 142 families, in the city. The population density was 942.6 PD/sqmi. There were 253 housing units at an average density of 468.5 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 99.6% White, 0.2% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8%.

Of the 233 households 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 34.8% of households were one person and 15% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age was 42.6 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 600 people in 248 households, including 162 families, in the city. The population density was 1,099.0 PD/sqmi. There were 259 housing units at an average density of 474.4 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 99.50% White, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33%.

Of the 248 households 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 29.4% of households were one person and 14.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.98.

27.5% were under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% were 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.

The median household income was $33,523 and the median family income was $42,500. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $20,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,070. About 9.9% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
East Marshall Community School District serves the community. The district was established on July 1, 1992 by the merger of the LDF and SEMCO school districts.

title: Gilman, Iowa


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Haverhill, Iowa

Haverhill is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 165 at the time of the 2020 census.

Sites in Haverhill include the Immaculate Conception oratory, the Matthew Edel Blacksmith Shop and House, and the Mid-Iowa Co-Op, which owns the grain elevators on the south end of the city. A series of wind turbines owned by Mid-American Energy stretch from Haverhill to the nearby town of Laurel.

History
The St. Joseph's parochial school and the Immaculate Conception Church, established in the 1870s pre-date Haverhill's official 1882 platting by the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway (also known as the Milwaukee Road). The railroad carried both freight and passengers, with passenger service traveling east and west each stopping in Haverhill three times daily. The community mostly stored grain in elevators, while hosting several small industries and town services including a lumber company, blacksmith shop, bank, general store, grocer, and schools.

Throughout the 20th century, these businesses and services mostly closed. Rail traffic fell, first losing passenger rail service before freight traffic ceased in 1980. Prior to this, the German Savings Bank (established in 1908) shuttered in the early 1920s. By the mid-20th century, the public school had merged into the Marshalltown Community School District, with the St. Joseph's Catholic school closing in 1968.

The town was only officially incorporated in 1968, when residents chose to elect a city government, establishing municipal services, including a fire department. Just before the city's official incorporation, the Haverhill Development Corporation expanded streets and available housing from 3rd Avenue to 4th Avenue. The town's roads were then paved in the 1980s, with sewer services later overhauled in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.13 sqmi, all land.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 173 people, 64 households, and 51 families living in the city. The population density was 1330.8 PD/sqmi. There were 68 housing units at an average density of 523.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.4% White and 0.6% from two or more races.

There were 64 households, of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.3% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 37.2 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 11% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 170 people, 62 households, and 45 families living in the city. The population density was 1,304.0 PD/sqmi. There were 66 housing units at an average density of 506.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.24% White, 0.59% Asian, 1.18% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.76% of the population.

There were 62 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,417, and the median income for a family was $48,250. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,702. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

Arts and culture
Matthew Edel Blacksmith Shop in Haverhill, owned by the State Historical Society of Iowa, holds tours during the summer. The town also has an oratory called Immaculate Conception, whose last regular worship services ended in 2007. Previously a grocery store and tavern, the Haverhill Social Club is today a bar and restaurant where locals frequently gather. At the center of Haverhill is a memorial park.

Residents hold an annual festival called Haverhill Days that celebrate the history of Haverhill, and includes tours of the Matthew Edel Blacksmith Shop.

Government
Haverhill's residents elect their mayor and five city councilors in odd-numbered years, all of whom serve four-year terms.

Education
Haverhill is served by the Marshalltown Community School District and has been part of the district since voting to join in 1966, following the closing of Haverhill's independent schools.

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Laurel, Iowa

Laurel is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 220 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Laurel was platted in 1880 by Conrad Weissenburger, and it was incorporated in 1902. The city was named after Laurel, Ohio, by settler Rufus Archerd.

Geography
Laurel is located at 41.88361°N, -92.92278°W (41.883720, -92.922906).

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

Education
East Marshall Community School District serves the community. The district was established on July 1, 1992 by the merger of the LDF and SEMCO school districts.

Notable people

 * Gertrude Baniszewski, convicted murderer of Sylvia Likens; lived as a recluse after her release and died of lung cancer
 * Esther Dendel (1910–2002), non-fiction writer
 * Lt. Colonel Phyllis L. Propp Fowle, first female Judge Advocate General's Corps officer

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 239 people, 109 households, and 64 families living in the city. The population density was 956.0 PD/sqmi. There were 122 housing units at an average density of 488.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 109 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.6% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 38.5% 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 2.19 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 43.8 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 18% 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 266 people, 109 households, and 70 families living in the city. The population density was 1,056.7 PD/sqmi. There were 122 housing units at an average density of 484.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.24% White, 0.38% Native American, 1.13% Pacific Islander, and 2.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.63% of the population.

There were 109 households, out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.2% 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 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,031, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $30,208 versus $17,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,980. About 1.4% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.2% of those 65 or over.

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Liscomb, Iowa

Liscomb is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 291 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Liscomb was platted in 1869. It was named for an official of the Iowa Central Railroad.

Geography
Liscomb is located at 42.19056°N, -93.00556°W (42.190610, -93.005662).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.98 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 301 people, 118 households, and 82 families living in the city. The population density was 307.1 PD/sqmi. There were 127 housing units at an average density of 129.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.0% White, 3.0% Asian, 2.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 118 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.5% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11% 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 2.91.

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 272 people, 113 households, and 72 families living in the city. The population density was 276.6 PD/sqmi. There were 125 housing units at an average density of 127.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.16% White, 0.37% Native American, and 1.47% from two or more races.

There were 113 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41, and the average family size was 3.00.

Age spread: 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $41,071. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,678. About 9.2% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.3% of those 65 or over.

Education
BCLUW Community School District operates public schools serving Liscomb. The schools are BCLUW Elementary School in Conrad, BCLUW Middle School in Union, and BCLUW High School in Conrad.

The Beaman-Conrad-Liscomb school district served Liscomb until July 1, 1992, when it merged into BCLUW.

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Marshalltown, Iowa

Marshalltown is a city in the U.S. state of Iowa and the seat of Iowa's Marshall County. With a population of 27,591 at the 2020 census, it is the 16th largest city in the state. Marshalltown is home to the Iowa Veterans Home and Marshalltown Community College. Marshalltown is known as the "Paris of the Prairie".

History
Henry Anson was the first European settler in what is now called Marshalltown. In April 1851, Anson found what he described as “the prettiest place in Iowa.” On a high point between the Iowa River and Linn Creek, Anson built a log cabin. A plaque at 112 West Main Street marks the site of the cabin. In 1853 Anson named the town Marshall, after Marshall, Michigan, a former residence of his.

The town became Marshalltown in 1862 because another Marshall already existed in Henry County (In 1880, Marshall's name changed to Wayland). With the help of Potawatomi chief Johnny Green, Anson persuaded early settlers to stay in the area. In the mid-1850s, Anson donated land for a county courthouse. Residents donated money for the building's construction. In 1863 the title of county seat transferred from the village of Marietta to Marshalltown. The young town then began growing. By 1900, Marshalltown had 10,000 residents. Many industries began developing in Marshalltown, like Fisher Controls, Lennox International and Marshalltown Company.

Marshalltown plays a small but significant role in the life of Ebe Dolliver, a main character in MacKinlay Kantor's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Andersonville" (1955).

Baseball
Adrian Constantine "Cap" Anson, son of Henry and Jennette Anson, was the first European child born in the new pioneer town and is today known as Marshalltown's “first son.” Adrian became a Major League Baseball player and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939. He was regarded as one of the greatest players of his era and one of the first superstars of the game.

Baseball steadily became popular as Marshalltown grew in the mid-1800s. Adrian's brother Sturgis also became a talented baseball player and both went to play on intra-school teams at the University of Notre Dame. Both later returned to Marshalltown to play baseball for the town team. Along with their father Henry, the town's founder, they put together a team and became the most prominent team in the state of Iowa. The Marshalltown team, with Henry Anson at third base, Adrian's brother Sturgis in center field, and Adrian at second base, won the Iowa state championship in 1868. In 1870 Marshalltown played an exhibition game with the talented Rockford Forest Citys. Although Marshalltown lost the game, Rockford's management offered contracts to all three of the Ansons. Adrian accepted the contract, which began his professional career in baseball in 1871.

Baseball continued its popularity in Marshalltown. In the early 1880s Billy Sunday played for the town baseball team. In 1882, with Sunday in left field, the Marshalltown team defeated the state champion Des Moines team 13–4. Marshalltown later formed a minor league team naming it after the Anson family, the Marshalltown Ansons. From 1914 to 1928 the team played in the Central Association and Mississippi Valley League.

Tornado history
On April 23, 1961, the south side of town was hit by an F3 tornado. It damaged numerous structures in the area, causing $1 million (1961 USD) in the town alone. It killed one person and injured 12. Marshalltown would be hit again on July 19, 2018, when another EF3 tornado with peak winds of 145 mph moved directly through downtown at 4:37 p.m. local time. It destroyed the spire from the top of the courthouse, while heavily damaging or destroying several homes, businesses, and historic downtown buildings. It was on the ground for 23 minutes along a 8.41 mi path of destruction up to 1200 yd wide. Although there were no fatalities, 23 people were injured.

2020 Derecho
On August 10, 2020, Marshalltown was hit by a powerful derecho, which caused extensive damage throughout the city. Over a hundred cars parked near a factory had their windows blown out. Reports described 99 mph winds, roofs being ripped off, and loose wood debris embedded in the sides of buildings. One week after the storm, nearly 7,000 residents of the city were still waiting for power restoration; 99 percent restoration was achieved on August 23. The damage to public parks in the city and surrounding Marshall County was "extensive", particularly to trees.

Immigration
Marshalltown's Hispanic population in particular boomed in the 1990s and 2000s with immigrants mostly from Mexico, just like in many other Midwestern towns with meat-packing plants. Another smaller wave of Burmese refugees later arrived in the 2010s.

Federal law enforcement have twice raided the Swift & Company (now JBS) meatpacking plant, first in 1996 and again in 2006, arresting suspected undocumented immigrants for alleged identity theft. One study estimated the 2006 raid caused a 6-month to 1-year economic recession in the area. Explaining the 2006 raid's effect on the community, Police Chief Michael Tupper told The Washington Post in 2018 that “I think that there’s just a lot of fear that it could happen again. It was a very traumatic experience for our community. Not just for the families and people that were directly impacted, but for our school system, for our local economy, for our community as a whole. It was, in many ways, a devastating experience.”

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.31 sqmi, of which 19.28 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water. Neighboring counties include Hardin and Grundy to the north, Tama to the east, Jasper to the south, and Story to the west.

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

Demographics
Marshalltown is notably more ethnically diverse than the State of Iowa overall. In 2019, 85% of Iowans were non-Hispanic whites, compared to just 59.8% of Marshalltonians. Most of this discrepancy can be explained by the sizable Hispanic population in Marshalltown (30.7% in 2019).

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 27,552 people in 10,335 households, including 6,629 families, in the city. The population density was 1429.0 PD/sqmi. There were 11,171 housing units at an average density of 579.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84.8% White, 2.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 7.9% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.1%.

Of the 10,335 households 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.9% were non-families. 29.8% of households were one person and 12.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age was 37.3 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 26,009 people in 10,175 households, including 6,593 families, in the city. The population density was 1,442.7 PD/sqmi. There were 10,857 housing units at an average density of 602.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.8% White, 1.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 8.6% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.6%.

Of the 10,175 households 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 29.7% of households were one person and 13.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.02.

Age spread: 24.5% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

The median household income was $35,688 and the median family income was $45,315. Males had a median income of $32,800 versus $23,835 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,113. About 8.8% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

Local businesses

 * Marshalltown Company, a manufacturer of American tools for many construction and archaeological applications, is based in Marshalltown.
 * The Big Treehouse, a large tourist attraction located outside of Marshalltown.
 * The Big Treehouse, a large tourist attraction located outside of Marshalltown.

Top employers
According to Marshalltown's 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:

Education
Marshalltown Community School District serves Marshalltown.

The first schoolhouse in Marshalltown was a log cabin built in 1853. The building stood on Main Street between Third and Fourth Streets. Neary Hoxie served as the first teacher.

In 1874, high school classes were held in an old building on North Center Street. The high school had 45 students and C. P. Rogers served as the school's superintendent.

As of 2020, there are multiple schools in Marshalltown. There are six elementary schools, one intermediate school, a Catholic school (PreK–6) and Christian school (1–8), and a middle school (7–8). There is also Marshalltown High School, with over 1,000 students. East Marshall Community School District serves small portions of the Marshalltown city limits. The district was established on July 1, 1992, by the merger of the LDF and SEMCO school districts. The BCLUW Community School District serves some rural areas nearby Marshalltown.

Transportation
U.S. Route 30 bypasses the town to the south, while Iowa Highway 14 runs through the center of town. An expressway, Iowa Highway 330 connects Marshalltown to Des Moines.

Marshalltown has bus (Marshalltown Municipal Transit or MMT) and taxicab services. It is also served by Trailways Coach Nationwide.

A municipal airport serves the county, approximately four miles north of town. The closest commercial airport is Des Moines International Airport, 53 mi miles to the southwest.

There currently is no passenger rail service.

Notable people

 * Cap Anson, Major League Baseball player and manager, Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939
 * Matthew Bucksbaum, businessman and philanthropist: with brothers Martin and Maurice co-founded General Growth Properties greatly accelerating modern post-war suburbanization
 * Jerry Burke, pianist and organist from The Lawrence Welk Show
 * Blean Calkins, radio sportscaster, president of National Sportscasters & Sportswriters Association 1979-1981
 * Edwin N. Chapin (1823–1896), postmaster and newspaper publisher
 * Nettie Sanford Chapin (1830–1901), teacher, historian, author, newspaper publisher, suffragist
 * Jeff Clement, baseball player for University of Southern California, Pittsburgh Pirates and Minnesota Twins
 * T. Nelson Downs, stage magician also known as "King of Koins"
 * Jim Dunn, former owner of MLB's Cleveland Indians
 * Joseph Carlton Petrone, US Ambassador to the United Nations Office at Geneva
 * George Gardner Fagg, United States federal appellate judge
 * Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher (1885–1973), commander during Battle of the Coral Sea and Battle of Midway
 * Benjamin T. Frederick, U.S. Representative, Marshalltown city councilman
 * Ben Hanford (1861-1910), two-time Socialist Party candidate for Vice President of the United States
 * Frank Hawks, record-breaking aviator during 1920s and 1930s
 * Anna Arnold Hedgeman (1899–1990), African American civil rights leader
 * Clifford B. Hicks (1920-2010), children's book author
 * Wally Hilgenberg (1942–2008), football player
 * Mary Beth Hurt (1946– ), film, television and stage actress, 3-time Tony Award nominee
 * Toby Huss (1966– ), actor and voice actor, Adventures of Pete and Pete, National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation, King of the Hill, Halt and Catch Fire
 * Laurence C. Jones (1884–1975), founder of Piney Woods Country Life School in Mississippi
 * Lance Corporal Darwin Judge (1956–1975), one of last two soldiers killed in Vietnam War
 * Noel T. Keen, plant physiologist
 * Maury Kent (1885-1966), MLB player, Iowa, Iowa State and Northwestern coach
 * Joseph Kosinski (1974– ), director of Disney film Tron Legacy
 * Richard W. Lariviere (1950– ), president and CEO of Field Museum of Natural History
 * Milo Lemert (1890–1918), received Medal of Honor for actions during World War I
 * Dave Lennox, inventor and businessman, founded Lennox furnace manufacturing business in Marshalltown in 1895
 * Meridean Maas (1934-2020), nurse, nursing professor at University of Iowa
 * Vera McCord (1870s-1949), actress and film director, born in Marshalltown
 * Elizabeth Ruby Miller (1905-1988), state legislator
 * Merle Miller (1919-1986), novelist, activist
 * Modern Life is War, hardcore punk band
 * Allie Morrison (1904–1966), wrestler, world and Olympic champion
 * Stephen B. Packard (1839–1922), Governor of Louisiana briefly in 1877
 * Jim Rayburn (1909–1970), founder of Young Life
 * Adolph Rupp (1901–1977), Hall of Fame college basketball coach, once head coach at Marshalltown High School
 * Jean Seberg (1938-1979), actress, star of such films as Saint Joan, Breathless, Paint Your Wagon and Airport
 * Lee Paul Sieg, former president of University of Washington
 * Jimmy Siemers (b. 1982) – professional water skier
 * Jeanne Rowe Skinner - American U.S. Navy officer and former First Lady of Guam.
 * Wynn Speece (1917–2007), "Neighbor Lady" on WNAX (AM) for 64 years
 * Billy Sunday (1862–1935), Major League Baseball player and Christian evangelist of early 20th Century
 * Henry Haven Windsor (1859–1924), author, magazine editor, publisher, founder and first editor of Popular Mechanics
 * Michelle Vieth, Mexican-American actress, born in Marshalltown
 * Peter Zeihan (1973–), geopolitical strategist, author, and speaker

Sister city relations

 * 🇷🇺 Budyonnovsk, Stavropol Krai, Russia.
 * 🇯🇵 Minami-Alps, Yamanashi, Japan

title: Marshalltown, Iowa