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Hubbard, Iowa

Hubbard is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 860 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Hubbard was settled as a community in the year 1880, following construction of the railroad through the territory. It was named for Judge Nathaniel M. Hubbard, railroad attorney.

Hubbard was incorporated on November 1, 1881.

Geography
Hubbard is located at 42.305°N, -93.30083°W (42.305009, -93.300708).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.84 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 845 people, 356 households and 219 families living in the city. The population density was 459.2 /sqmi. There were 396 housing units at an average density of 215.2 /sqmi. The racial make-up was 97.6% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.1% from other races and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 356 households, of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.5% were non-families. 32.9% 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 2.21 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age was 47.8 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 27.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.1% male and 54.9% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 885 people, 374 households and 253 families living in the city. The population density was 481.7 /sqmi. There were 409 housing units at an average density of 222.6 /sqmi. The racial make-up was 99.32% White, 0.11% Asian, 0.34% from other races and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.

There were 374 households, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 32.1% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.76.

20.7% were under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 34.0% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median household income was $35,089 and the median family income was $41,563. Males had a median income of $31,157 and females $22,417. The per capita income was $21,805. About 1.9% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Hubbard–Radcliffe Community School District is the area school district. The district was formed on July 1, 1993, with the merger of the Hubbard and Radcliffe school districts. In 2019, it had a grade-sharing arrangement with Eldora–New Providence Community School District and operates as "South Hardin Schools".

Kindergarten to fifth grade students from Hubbard attend Hubbard–Radcliffe Elementary School in Radcliffe, while sixth to eighth grades attend South Hardin Middle School in Hubbard. Ninth to twelve grades attend South Hardin High School in Eldora, the county seat of Hardin County.

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Iowa Falls, Iowa

Iowa Falls is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. Iowa Falls is the home of Ellsworth Community College. It is also a regional transportation center, located along U.S. Routes 20 and 65 and the Canadian National and Union Pacific Railroads. The population was 5,106 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Iowa Falls was laid out and platted in 1856. Prior to being named Iowa Falls, the area had been known as Rocksylvania. However, due to the difficulty of pronunciation and spelling, it was then changed to Iowa Falls. It was named from the falls on the Iowa River.

The Illinois Central Railroad was built through Iowa Falls in 1866.

The Metropolitan Opera House was built in 1899, it presented plays, operas, and vaudeville in the town during the first half of the twentieth century, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Iowa Falls Popcorn Stand, located in Estes Park, is the oldest popcorn stand in Iowa that is still running. It was first opened on May 29, 1948 as "Louie's Korn Krib."

Geography
Iowa Falls is located at 42.51667°N, -93.26667°W (42.5221, -93.2673).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.44 sqmi, of which 5.36 sqmi is land and 0.08 sqmi is water.

Iowa Falls is located at the point where the Iowa River flows through a limestone gorge 70 ft deep between bluffs that rise another 50 ft. The falls themselves were also known as the "rapids of the Iowa." The falls are now submerged by a dam built in 1926 that is 26 ft feet high and 200 feet long and serves a hydroelectric power station that currently generates 1.5MW.

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 5,238 people, 2,207 households, and 1,295 families living in the city. The population density was 977.2 PD/sqmi. There were 2,462 housing units at an average density of 459.3 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 94.0% White, 2.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9%.

Of the 2,207 households 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 37.1% of households were one person and 18.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age was 40.9 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 22.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 5,193 people, 2,215 households, and 1,331 families living in the city. The population density was 1,043.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,412 housing units at an average density of 484.5 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 97.34% White, 1.21% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04%.

Of the 2,215 households 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 34.6% of households were one person and 18.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.81.

The age distribution was20.3% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% that were 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median household income was $32,141 and the median family income was $42,279. Males had a median income of $31,216 versus $21,004 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,330. About 7.1% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Iowa Select Farms, Iowa's largest hog producer, is headquartered in Iowa Falls.

Education
Iowa Falls Community School District operates public schools.

Radio and Cable broadcasting
KIFG (Iowa River Radio) 95.3 FM, 1510 AM. An over-the-air cable system existed in Iowa Falls, similar to one in Iron Mountain, Michigan. A list of channels and what they rebroadcast:

Notable people

 * Nick Collison, NBA basketball player
 * Joseph Gomer, Tuskegee airman
 * Kurt Ploeger, former NFL player
 * Bill Riley Sr., television personality
 * Randy Schultz former NFL player
 * Jim Trickey, football player
 * Christopher Whitesell, writer
 * Jim Whitesell, basketball coach
 * John Whitesell, Hollywood director
 * Patrick Whitesell, Hollywood agent and co-CEO of WME Entertainment
 * Sean Whitesell, actor, writer, producer
 * Jeff Hansen, pig farmer, founder of Iowa Select Farms

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New Providence, Iowa

New Providence is a small city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 236 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
New Providence was laid out in 1855.

New Providence was struck by a tornado in 1860 and much of its business district burned in a fire in 1910.

Geography
New Providence is located at 42.28194°N, -93.17083°W (42.281891, -93.170875).

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 228 people, 91 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 225.7 PD/sqmi. There were 106 housing units at an average density of 105.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.9% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 91 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% 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 3.02.

The median age in the city was 38.7 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 227 people, 97 households, and 65 families living in the small city. The population density was 226.3 PD/sqmi. There were 107 housing units at an average density of 106.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.36% White, 2.64% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.64% of the population.

There were 97 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.9% 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 2.34 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 9.7×% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,583, and the median income for a family was $47,708. Males had a median income of $27,000 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,514. About 7.7% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education
New Providence lies within the Eldora–New Providence Community School District, which formed on July 1, 1980, with the merger of the Eldora and New Providence school districts. , it has a grade-sharing arrangement with Hubbard–Radcliffe Community School District and operates as "South Hardin Schools".

Water tower disaster
In July 2000, a water tower under construction in New Providence collapsed due to a falling tower crane. One worker was killed and two others injured. The accident is featured on the Discovery Channel series Destroyed in Seconds.

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Owasa, Iowa

Owasa is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 34 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Owasa was platted in 1883 or 1884. The name is derived from the Fox language, meaning "bear".

Geography
Owasa is located at 42.43194°N, -93.20528°W (42.432053, -93.205359).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.56 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 43 people, 17 households, and 9 families living in the city. The population density was 76.8 PD/sqmi. There were 19 housing units at an average density of 33.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.7% White and 9.3% from two or more races.

There were 17 households, of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.3% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.1% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% 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 3.44.

The median age in the city was 35.3 years. 32.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.2% male and 55.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 38 people, 17 households, and 8 families living in the city. The population density was 67.3 PD/sqmi. There were 19 housing units at an average density of 33.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 17 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, and 47.1% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 137.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,417, and the median income for a family was $75,938. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,047. There were no families and 6.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 40.0% of those over 64.

Education
Owasa lies within the Eldora–New Providence Community School District, which formed on July 1, 1980, with the merger of the Eldora and New Providence school districts. , it has a grade-sharing arrangement with Hubbard–Radcliffe Community School District and operates as "South Hardin Schools".

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Radcliffe, Iowa

Radcliffe is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 555 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Radcliffe was laid out in 1880 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named after the novel The Heir of Redclyffe by Charlotte Mary Yonge.

Geography
Radcliffe is located at 42.31472°N, -93.43222°W (42.314662, -93.432259).

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 545 people, 243 households, and 157 families living in the city. The population density was 545.0 PD/sqmi. There were 281 housing units at an average density of 281.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.2% Native American, 3.5% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.

There were 243 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% 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 2.83.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 22.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 607 people, 252 households, and 165 families living in the city. The population density was 604.3 PD/sqmi. There were 273 housing units at an average density of 271.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.38% White, 2.47% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.45% of the population.

There were 252 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% 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 3.04.

25.9% were under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 14.5% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,417, and the median income for a family was $46,875. Males had a median income of $33,056 versus $22,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,729. None of the families and 1.1% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
Hubbard–Radcliffe Community School District is the area school district. The district formed on July 1, 1993, with the merger of the Hubbard and Radcliffe school districts. , it has a grade-sharing arrangement with Eldora–New Providence Community School District and operates as "South Hardin Schools".

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Steamboat Rock, Iowa

Steamboat Rock is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 264 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Steamboat Rock was platted in 1855. It was named from a large rock on the river bluff which is said to resemble a queue of steamboats from a distance.

Geography
Steamboat Rock is located at 42.4075°N, -93.06639°W (42.407607, -93.066276).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.55 sqmi, all land.

Steamboat Rock is located on the Iowa River, at a point where the river marks the east edge of the Altmont Moraine, the glacial moraine that marks the east border of the Des Moines Lobe of the Wisconsin Glaciation. The river valley here is a deep gorge through the sandstone bedrock underlying the moraine. Unlike most of Iowa, where prairie dominated, this area was historically woodland.

Climate
Designated as having a humid continental climate, this region typically has a large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is relatively well distributed year-round in many areas with this climate. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfa". (Hot Summer Continental Climate).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 310 people, 146 households, and 81 families living in the city. The population density was 563.6 PD/sqmi. There were 164 housing units at an average density of 298.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.6% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.7% of the population.

There were 146 households, of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.5% were non-families. 42.5% 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 2.12 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 45.3 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 20% 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 336 people, 150 households, and 91 families living in the city. The population density was 617.6 PD/sqmi. There were 158 housing units at an average density of 290.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.45% White, 0.89% African American, 0.60% Asian, 4.17% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.25% of the population.

There were 150 households, out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,125, and the median income for a family was $39,125. Males had a median income of $26,607 versus $25,156 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,777. About 12.9% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.6% of those under age 18 and 17.7% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Steamboat Rock is a major producer of corn (for ethanol fuel) and producer of ethanol, which is made from corn. The city was covered on a segment of the 60 Minutes television news program on May 7, 2006, in regard to its production of ethanol. The long dormant railroad line through the town was reactivated in 2007 with the establishment of the Iowa River Railroad - a rail line that primarily serves the ethanol industry.

Education
AGWSR Community School District operates area public schools. The district formed on July 1, 2001, with the merger of the Wellsburg-Steamboat Rock Community School District and the Ackley–Geneva Community School District. The former was established on July 1, 1992, by the merger of the Steamboat Rock and Wellsburg school districts.

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Union, Iowa

Union is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 399 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Union was laid out in 1868 and was incorporated as a town in 1874.

Geography
Union is located at 42.24472°N, -93.06417°W (42.244715, -93.064240).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.55 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 397 people, 172 households, and 105 families living in the city. The population density was 721.8 PD/sqmi. There were 200 housing units at an average density of 363.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.5% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 172 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.0% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 43.9 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% 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 427 people, 183 households, and 124 families living in the city. The population density was 772.8 PD/sqmi. There were 209 housing units at an average density of 378.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.06% White, 0.23% African American and 0.70% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.

There were 183 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,792, and the median income for a family was $39,792. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,370. About 8.8% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

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

The Union-Whitten school district served Union until July 1, 1992, when it merged into BCLUW.

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Whitten, Iowa

Whitten is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 100 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
C.C. Whitten, an official for the Northwestern Railway System, platted the town in 1880. Whitten was incorporated in 1882 with a population of 350. By 1914, Whitten was proud of its church membership of 170, its schools, three general stores, a blacksmith shop, restaurant, bank, produce house, implement store, and two doctors. In fact, Whitten was never without a doctor until 1973 when Dr. George Blaha died after serving the community for 60 years.

In the early 20th century, the city experienced several devastating fires which destroyed much of the town. The city rebuilt very little.

The Whitten Renagades semi-pro baseball team, managed by James Speas, played for over 2 decades with their final season in 1996.

Geography
Whitten is located at 42.26139°N, -93.0075°W (42.261478, -93.007387).

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 149 people, 60 households, and 42 families residing in the city. The population density was 275.9 PD/sqmi. There were 66 housing units at an average density of 122.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.3% African American, and 3.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 60 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 25.0% 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 2.48 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.1% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.1% 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 160 people, 56 households, and 43 families residing in the city. The population density was 293.6 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 115.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.50% White, 1.25% Asian, and 1.25% from two or more races.

There were 56 households, out of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,656, and the median income for a family was $44,219. Males had a median income of $31,458 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,996. None of the families and 1.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 13.3% of those over 64.

Twister
Part of the 1996 movie Twister starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton was shot just outside Whitten. The famous scene with Hunt and Paxton taking cover in a farm pumphouse and strapping themselves down with a leather belt to avoid being blown away was filmed at an old Whitten farmhouse owned by the Haywood family.

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

The Union-Whitten school district served Whitten until July 1, 1992, when it merged into BCLUW.

Notable people

 * Ray Boynton (1883 – 1951), Artist
 * Denise Long Rife (1951 - ), Sportswoman

title: Whitten, Iowa


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Dunlap, Iowa

Dunlap is a city in Harrison and Crawford counties, Iowa, United States, along the Boyer River. The population was 1,038 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Dunlap was platted in 1867, and it was incorporated in 1871. The city was named for George L. Dunlap, a railroad official.

Dunlap's historic Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places in June 2011.

Geography
Dunlap is located in the northeast corner of Harrison County and a small portion of the city extends north into Crawford County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.15 sqmi, of which 1.13 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

Many street names in Dunlap are also street names in the Brooklyn, New York neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,042 people, 466 households, and 279 families living in the city. The population density was 922.1 PD/sqmi. There were 519 housing units at an average density of 459.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 466 households, of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.1% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 46.9 years. 21% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 25.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,139 people, 483 households, and 282 families living in the city. The population density was 1,043.9 PD/sqmi. There were 524 housing units at an average density of 480.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.33% White, 0.18% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.09% Asian, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population.

There were 483 households, out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.6% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.97.

22.4% are under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 26.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,100, and the median income for a family was $39,762. Males had a median income of $26,094 versus $17,452 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,936. About 6.8% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Dunlap is home to a small number of shops, two filling stations, two bars, and a grocery store. Dunlap is also the home of a feed manufacturing plant. There is a steak house, and two restaurants to serve customers.

Education
The Boyer Valley Community School District operates public schools serving Dunlap. It was a part of the Dunlap Community School District until July 1, 1994, when it merged into the Boyer Valley district.

Boyer Valley South High School is located in Dunlap. It is the high school for the Boyer Valley Community School system. The Dunlap public library along with the school's library joined together by a grant when the new school was built, which was finished in 2004. Dunlap also has a large influx of the college age population that attend Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA. All of these students at BVU are typically quite fruity.

Notable people

 * Charles W. Henney, Wisconsin politician
 * Nadine Jeppesen, publisher of flight maps

title: Dunlap, Iowa


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Little Sioux, Iowa

Little Sioux is a city in Harrison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 166 at the time of the 2020 census. The city is most known for Little Sioux Scout Ranch of the Boy Scouts of America.

History
Little Sioux was laid out in 1855.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 170 people, 78 households, and 51 families living in the city. The population density was 459.5 PD/sqmi. There were 108 housing units at an average density of 291.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 78 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age in the city was 48.5 years. 17.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 38.9% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 217 people, 96 households, and 62 families living in the city. The population density was 620.2 PD/sqmi. There were 111 housing units at an average density of 317.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.54% White, 0.46% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 96 households, out of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,583, and the median income for a family was $29,750. Males had a median income of $27,321 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,410. About 13.4% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 21.2% of those 65 or over.

Education
It is within the West Harrison Community School District.

title: Little Sioux, Iowa


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Logan, Iowa

Logan is a city and county seat of Harrison County, Iowa, United States, along the Boyer River. The population was 1,397 at the time of the 2020 census.

History

Logan was platted in 1867 when Chicago and North Western Railway was extended to that point. It was named for John A. Logan, a Union Army general.

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 1,534 people, 595 households, and 397 families living in the city. The population density was 1534.0 PD/sqmi. There were 649 housing units at an average density of 649.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 595 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 38.5 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% 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 1,545 people, 608 households, and 395 families living in the city. The population density was 1,522.8 PD/sqmi. There were 660 housing units at an average density of 650.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.29% White, 0.13% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 608 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% 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 3.09.

Age spread: 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,455, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $30,347 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,709. About 5.6% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Logan–Magnolia Community School District operates local public schools.

title: Logan, Iowa


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Magnolia, Iowa

Magnolia is a city in Harrison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 190 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Harrison County was established in 1851 and organized on March 7, 1853. Abram Fletcher, Charles Wolcott and A. D. Jones were appointed by the Iowa General Assembly as Commissioners to organize the county and establish a county seat. They chose the location for Magnolia and gave it its name. The third building that was erected in the town for the county courthouse in 1873 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building was demolished in 2019 due to extreme disrepair and the lack of funds to maintain it.

The county seat was transferred to Logan from Magnolia in 1875.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.57 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 183 people, 79 households, and 50 families living in the city. The population density was 321.1 PD/sqmi. There were 87 housing units at an average density of 152.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 79 households, of which 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 47.7 years. 15.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 39.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.7% male and 44.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 200 people, 85 households, and 57 families living in the city. The population density was 343.2 PD/sqmi. There were 96 housing units at an average density of 164.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.50% White, 0.50% Native American, 0.50% from other races, and 1.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population.

There were 85 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 30.6% 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 2.35 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $30,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,533. About 8.9% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.8% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education
Logan–Magnolia Community School District operates local public schools.

title: Magnolia, Iowa


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Missouri Valley, Iowa

Missouri Valley is a city in Harrison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,678 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Originally, Missouri Valley was known as St. John's (Findley or Old St. Johns), and established in 1856. This settlement was founded at the intersection of the Chicago & Northwestern, Sioux City & Pacific, and the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley lines. Following the collapse of wild cat banks in 1858 and the near completion of the railroad, the town was moved 2 miles from its original location and renamed "New St. Johns". The town was formally renamed a second time soon after, this time being named after the valley of the Missouri River.

Missouri Valley was formally laid out in 1867 when the Chicago and North Western Railway was extended to that point. Missouri Valley was a true railroad town in the late 1800s. The Sioux City and Pacific's headquarters was there and with it came the associated repair and machine shops, blacksmith, round house, etc. By 1896 population was approaching 4,000 and 25 passenger trains were coming in and out of Missouri Valley each day on 3 different lines. In 1900 the city adopted a resolution that the railroads were its chief industry and main sustenance.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.13 sqmi, all of it land. Missouri Valley is located within Iowa's Loess Hills.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,838 people, 1,160 households, and 707 families living in the city. The population density was 906.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,291 housing units at an average density of 412.5 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 1,160 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 34.1% 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 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 39.7 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19% 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, there were 2,992 people, 1,222 households, and 779 families living in the city. The population density was 982.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,300 housing units at an average density of 427.1 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 99.03% White, 0.03% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.

There were 1,222 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% 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 2.96.

Age spread: 23.6% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,594, and the median income for a family was $47,250. Males had a median income of $28,109 versus $22,396 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,031. About 3.1% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community of Missouri Valley and the surrounding rural area educational needs are met by the Missouri Valley Community School District.

Saint Albert Catholic Schools in Council Bluffs takes students from Missouri Valley.

Transportation
Missouri Valley is located on both sides of U.S. Route 30 on the east side of Interstate 29 near exit 75. The city is also serviced by L20 a county road running north and south, and F66 a county road running east from its junction with U.S. 30.

Notable people

 * Hugh A. Butler (1878–1954), United States Senator who represented Nebraska
 * Margarita Fischer (1886–1975), stage actress who also performed in over 175 silent motion pictures

title: Missouri Valley, Iowa


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Modale, Iowa

Modale is a city in Harrison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 273 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Modale was originally called Martinsdale, and under the latter name was laid out in 1872 by Benjamin Martin, and named for him. The present name of Modale, so named from the city's setting in a dale near the Missouri River, was adopted when a railroad depot was first built.

On April 26, 2024, Modale was hit by an extremely powerful tornado.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.05 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 283 people, 116 households, and 74 families living in the city. The population density was 269.5 PD/sqmi. There were 146 housing units at an average density of 139.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 116 households, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 303 people, 139 households, and 89 families living in the city. The population density was 280.0 PD/sqmi. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 143.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.05% White, 1.32% Native American, and 3.63% from two or more races.

There were 139 households, out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.74.

Age/Gender Breakdown: 22.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,688, and the median income for a family was $39,432. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,111. About 6.7% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.5% of those 65 or over.

Education
It is within the West Harrison Community School District.

Notable people

 * Myra Keaton, mother of actor and director Buster Keaton, was born in Modale.

title: Modale, Iowa


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Mondamin, Iowa

Mondamin is a city in Harrison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 339 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Mondamin was platted in the winter of 1867–1868 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named after Mondamin, a Native American corn deity.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.45 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 402 people, 175 households, and 122 families living in the city. The population density was 893.3 PD/sqmi. There were 194 housing units at an average density of 431.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 175 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.3% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% 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 423 people, 175 households, and 120 families living in the city. The population density was 915.0 PD/sqmi. There were 191 housing units at an average density of 413.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.35% White, 0.24% Native American, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.24% of the population.

There were 175 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,278, and the median income for a family was $41,406. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $21,146 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,123. About 4.9% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is within the West Harrison Community School District.

title: Mondamin, Iowa


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Persia, Iowa

Persia is a city in Harrison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 297 in the 2020 census, a decline from 363 in the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.47 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 319 people, 127 households, and 88 families living in the city. The population density was 678.7 PD/sqmi. There were 137 housing units at an average density of 291.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.3% African American, and 1.9% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 127 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% 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 3.03.

The median age in the city was 36.1 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% 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 363 people, 141 households, and 104 families living in the city. The population density was 794.9 PD/sqmi. There were 145 housing units at an average density of 317.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.45% White, 0.28% African American, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 141 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.97.

Age spread: 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,563, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $26,000 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,859. About 8.3% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

In the media
In September 2012, BBC Persian channel broadcast a short coverage of the city of Persia. This coverage was about the city itself and why it is named Persia. The mayor and some locals were interviewed as a part of this coverage.

Education
Tri-Center Community School District operates schools serving Persia. Its high school is Tri-Center High School.

title: Persia, Iowa


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Pisgah, Iowa

Pisgah is a city in Harrison County, Iowa, United States, along the Soldier River. The community is located in the midst of the Loess Hills. The population was 249 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Pisgah was laid out in 1899. The town's name is a biblical one chosen by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), who established a temporary settlement in central Iowa near a hill they christened Mount Pisgah. A post office called Pisgah has been in operation since 1902.

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 251 people, 121 households, and 66 families living in the city. The population density was 248.5 PD/sqmi. There were 143 housing units at an average density of 141.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.8% Native American, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.2%.

Of the 121 households 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.2% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.5% were non-families. 43.8% of households were one person and 24% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age was 48.2 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.8% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 25.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 316 people, 143 households, and 84 families living in the city. The population density was 314.4 PD/sqmi. There were 147 housing units at an average density of 146.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.05% White, 0.32% Native American, 0.32% Asian, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.63%.

Of the 143 households 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 36.4% of households were one person and 25.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.89.

26.6% of the people are under the age of 18, 1.9% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 29.1% 65 or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median household income was $26,125 and the median family income was $37,292. Males had a median income of $27,250 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,837. About 10.8% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.4% of those under age 18 and 18.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is within the West Harrison Community School District.

Notable people

 * James Allen, Mormon Battalion organizer
 * Loren Babe, Major League Baseball third baseman

title: Pisgah, Iowa


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Woodbine, Iowa

Woodbine is a city in Harrison County, Iowa, United States, along the Boyer River. The population was 1,625 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Woodbine was platted 1866 at the time the Chicago and North Western Railway was built through that territory. It was incorporated as a town in 1877. The town was named for the dense growth of the woodbine plant near the original town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.33 sqmi, of which, 1.28 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,459 people, 611 households, and 389 families living in the city. The population density was 1139.8 PD/sqmi. There were 679 housing units at an average density of 530.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 611 households, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% 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 2.89.

The median age in the city was 44.9 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 24.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,564 people, 647 households, and 416 families living in the city. The population density was 1,381.1 PD/sqmi. There were 696 housing units at an average density of 614.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.34% White, 0.06% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.

There were 647 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.93.

23.5% are under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 27.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,083, and the median income for a family was $40,972. Males had a median income of $30,139 versus $22,589 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,117. About 7.6% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Woodbine Community School District operates public schools.

Culture
The Harrison County Genealogical Society is headquartered in a one-room schoolhouse, Merry Brook School Museum, built in the 1870s.

Woodbine is known for its annual Applefest, held the last Saturday of September since 1988.

title: Woodbine, Iowa


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Hillsboro, Iowa

Hillsboro is a city in Henry County, Iowa, United States. The population was 163 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Hillsboro (or Hillsborough) was originally called Washington, but the name was changed when it was discovered there was already a community called Washington in Iowa. Hillsboro was laid out in 1840.

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 180 people in 80 households, including 50 families, in the city. The population density was 352.9 PD/sqmi. There were 90 housing units at an average density of 176.5 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.6% African American, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3%.

Of the 80 households 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 33.8% of households were one person and 12.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age was 46.5 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.7% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 205 people in 81 households, including 54 families, in the city. The population density was 402.7 PD/sqmi. There were 92 housing units at an average density of 180.7 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 99.02% White, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98%.

Of the 81 households 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 28.4% of households were one person and 14.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.04.

The age distribution was 28.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median household income was $35,500 and the median family income was $36,563. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,985. About 13.6% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.9% of those sixty five or over.

Education
The community is served by the Van Buren County Community School District. It was previously in the Harmony Community School District, until it merged into Van Buren County CSD on July 1, 2019.

In 1933, the Hillsboro High School Girls Basketball Team (6 vs 6) made it to the championship game at the State Basketball Tournament and lost to Hampton, 33-22. The Hillsboro team would make it back to the championship game again in 1935, once more named the runner-up of the championship.

Mildred "Millie" Moore Burkhart, Hillsboro graduate, led Hillsboro to two state runner-up finishes and was named by the Des Moines Register as the greatest guard to ever play in basketball. She was selected as the outstanding player in the 1935 state tournament. During this tournament, she was also chosen for the all-state lineup for the third straight year. She was part of the inaugural Iowa State Girls Basketball Hall of Fame in 1961. In 2020, she was inducted into the Van Buren County Athletic Hall of Fame.

In 1935, Grace Watson was one of four selected as an outstanding forward in the state basketball tournament. She was selected for the all-state lineup in 1935 and was second all-state in 1934.

Notable person

 * John Whitaker, former Iowa State representative.

title: Hillsboro, Iowa


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Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Mount Pleasant is a city in and the county seat of Henry County in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 9,274 in the 2020 census, an increase from 8,668 in the 2010 census. It was founded in 1835 by pioneer Presley Saunders.

History
The first permanent settlement at Mount Pleasant was made in 1833. Mount Pleasant was incorporated as a town in 1842, and again in 1851.

In 1869, Mount Pleasant was the site of a solar eclipse expedition, under the command of James Craig Watson and sponsored by National Almanac. The total solar eclipse occurred on August 7, 1869.

In the Union Block building in 1869, Arabella A. Mansfield became the first woman in the United States to be awarded a license to practice law. She had passed the bar exam with high scores and won a court case for entry to the bar. The legislature changed its statute.

The third floor of the Union Block housed the Opera House or Union Hall, a gathering place for the community. It attracted national speakers on tour, including abolitionists Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and Anna Dickinson. James Harlan also spoke there, as he was president of Iowa Wesleyan College in the town, and later was elected several times to the United States Senate. This building had been considered one of the most endangered historic sites in Iowa.

The Mount Pleasant Mental Health Institute was built in 1861. However, in 1936, a fire did great damage to the original building. Beginning in 1976, many of the hospital facilities were transferred to the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility, which still occupies the campus. The hospital itself was closed in 2015.

On December 10, 1986, Ralph Orin Davis, a resident, walked into a city council meeting and shot Mayor Edward King and two council members. Mayor King died of his wounds after being shot point blank in the head. The 69-year-old gunman had attended a couple of previous meetings, complaining about a backed-up sewer and wanting the city to pay for damages to his house. The two council members were seriously wounded. Tom Vilsack became the replacement mayor, later serving as Governor of Iowa for 8 years, and then Secretary of Agriculture under the Obama and Biden administrations.

Geography
Mount Pleasant is in central Henry County at the intersection of US Routes 218 and 34.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.53 sqmi, of which, 8.51 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

Mount Pleasant's population density is estimated at 1,123 people per square mile, which is considered low for urban areas.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,668 people, 3,127 households, and 1,935 families living in the city. The population density was 1018.6 PD/sqmi. There were 3,365 housing units at an average density of 395.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.7% White, 4.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 4.4% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 2.4% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.7% of the population.

There were 3,127 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,751 people, 3,119 households, and 1,940 families living in the city. The population density was 1,137.3 PD/sqmi. There were 3,355 housing units at an average density of 436.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.46% White, 3.19% African American, 0.32% Native American, 3.53% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.79% of the population.

There were 3,119 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.01.

Age spread: 22.5% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,558, and the median income for a family was $46,063. Males had a median income of $31,524 versus $22,628 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,824. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Mount Pleasant is also home to the Midwest Old Thresher's Reunion which attracts a crowd numbering over 100,000 admissions annually during an extended five-day weekend which ends on Labor Day. The reunion dates back to 1950 and pays tribute to the agricultural heritage of the American Midwest in an extensive, highly interactive manner, with live-action exhibition-style displays centering on restored mechanical equipment, particularly steam engines, farm tractors, stationary gas engines, antique and classic cars, the narrow-gauge Midwest Central Railroad, and electric trolleys.

Economy
Mount Pleasant is home to manufacturing, distribution and agribusiness companies. The more prominent businesses are Wal-Mart Distribution Center, Lomont Molding, Innovaire, Continental ContiTech, Ceco Building Systems and West Liberty Foods. Henry County Health Center, the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility and Mount Pleasant Community School District are also larger employers for the city.

Public schools
The public school system in Mount Pleasant is administered by the Mount Pleasant Community School District. The district oversees the high school, middle school and four elementary schools, Harlan, Lincoln, Salem, and Van Allen. The WisdomQuest Education Center serves as an alternative high school for the district.

Higher education
The city was home to Iowa Wesleyan University, which, founded in 1842, ranked as the oldest coeducational college/university west of the Mississippi River. The P.E.O. Sisterhood, an international philanthropic organization for women, was founded on the campus in Mount Pleasant by seven Iowa Wesleyan students.

Transportation
Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service to Mount Pleasant, operating its California Zephyr daily in both directions between Chicago, Illinois, and Emeryville, California, across the bay from San Francisco.

U.S. Route 34 bypasses Mount Pleasant to the north, while U.S. Route 218/Iowa Highway 27 bypass the city to the east. These highways' former routes through the city are now designated as business routes.

The Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (FAA Identifier: MPZ) is at an elevation of 730 ft (222.5 m) and is located 3 mi southeast of the city. The airport started operations in March 1945. it has 2 runways: Runway 15/33 is hard surfaced (asphalt) and is 4001 ft long × 75 ft wide (1220 m × 23 m) with runway edge lights; Runway 03/21 is turf and is 1965 ft long × 120 ft wide (599 m × 37 m) marked by yellow cones.

Notable people

 * Eric Allender (born 1956) Computer Scientist
 * Warren Wallace Beckwith (1874–1955) - athlete, husband of Abraham Lincoln's granddaughter
 * Belle Coddington (1842-1920), American Civil War nurse, teacher in Mount Pleasant
 * Susan F. Ferree (1844-1919), journalist, temperance worker, suffragist, and women's rights activist
 * James Harlan (1820–1899) – politician, president of Iowa Wesleyan College
 * Mary Eunice Harlan (1846–1937) – daughter of James Harlan; wife of Robert Todd Lincoln
 * Dana Holgorsen – head coach for the University of Houston football team
 * Leigh S. J. Hunt (1855–1933) – Superintendent of Schools in the 1880s
 * Rachelle Keck – president of Grand View University and Briar Cliff University
 * Henry Krieger-Coble (born 1992) – NFL tight end.
 * Jessie Wilson Manning (1855-?) - author, lecturer
 * Arabella Mansfield (1846–1911) – first female lawyer in the United States.
 * Harry F. Olson (1901-1982) - acoustical engineer at RCA Victor
 * Carolyn Pendray (1881–1958) - first woman elected to the Iowa General Assembly.
 * Ricky Phillips (born 1952) - rock bassist with Styx; formerly with The Babys and Bad English
 * Ab Saunders (1851–1883) - Wild west cowboy and outlaw
 * Frederick A. Shannon (1921–1965) – herpetologist.
 * Fred Truck (born 1946) - artist
 * James Van Allen (1914–2006) – considered one of the country's foremost space scientists
 * Christie Vilsack (born 1950) - former first lady of Iowa
 * Tom Vilsack (born 1950) – former Mount Pleasant mayor, former governor of Iowa, and US Secretary of Agriculture
 * Chris Voss FBI hostage negotiator, author of Never Split the Difference

title: Mount Pleasant, Iowa


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Mount Union, Iowa

Mount Union is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Henry County, Iowa, United States. It was formerly a city, but in a November 2016 referendum residents voted 32 to 31 to unincorporate. The 2010 census reported the city population to be 107.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2010 the city had an area of 0.11 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 107 people, 43 households, and 27 families living in the city. The population density was 972.7 PD/sqmi. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 490.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.

There were 43 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.2% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.26.

The median age in the city was 35.9 years. 32.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.1% 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 132 people, 51 households, and 39 families living in the city. The population density was 1,188.4 PD/sqmi. There were 57 housing units at an average density of 513.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.97% White, and 3.03% from two or more races.

There were 51 households, out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couples living together, and 23.5% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% 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 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 37.9% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $30,714 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,735. There were 20.0% of families and 21.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 6.8% of under eighteens and 25.0% of those over 64.

Education
Mount Union is part of the Winfield-Mt. Union Community School District.

Notable person

 * Leo Thomas Maher, Catholic bishop

title: Mount Union, Iowa


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New London, Iowa

New London is a city in Henry County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,910 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
New London was originally called Dover, after its founder Abraham C. Dover, who came to the area from Illinois in 1833.

Geography
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 1,897 people, 769 households, and 517 families living in the city. The population density was 1878.2 PD/sqmi. There were 830 housing units at an average density of 821.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 769 households, of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.8% were non-families. 27.6% 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 2.42 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 38.7 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% 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 1,937 people, 794 households, and 540 families living in the city. The population density was 1,924.9 PD/sqmi. There were 846 housing units at an average density of 840.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.40% White, 0.31% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.46% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 794 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 27.3% 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 2.38 and the average family size was 2.89.

24.6% were under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,432, and the median income for a family was $46,389. Males had a median income of $31,324 versus $23,712 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,301. About 4.8% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those aged 65 or over.

Education
The New London Community School District operates local public schools.

Notable people

 * Silas Reynolds Barton, Nebraska politician
 * William Hale, Wyoming territorial governor

title: New London, Iowa


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Olds, Iowa

Olds is a city in Henry County, Iowa, United States. The population was 192 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.34 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 229 people, 93 households, and 64 families living in the city. The population density was 673.5 PD/sqmi. There were 105 housing units at an average density of 308.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.4% African American, 1.7% Native American, 1.3% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 93 households, of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.2% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% 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.

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 29.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.3% male and 46.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 249 people, 102 households, and 73 families living in the city. The population density was 839.5 PD/sqmi. There were 113 housing units at an average density of 381.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.98% White, 0.80% African American, 1.61% Native American, 0.80% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.01% of the population.

There were 102 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 25.5% 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 2.44 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $35,250. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $20,694 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,760. About 9.2% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education
WACO Community School District operates local public schools.

title: Olds, Iowa


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Rome, Iowa

Rome is a village in Henry County, Iowa, United States. The population was 114 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Rome was first laid out in 1846 by William Scott. In 1866, Rome annexed land across the Skunk River, in order to be connected to the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.13 sqmi, all land. The village is situated on the northwest bank of the Skunk River.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 117 people, 52 households and 26 families living in the village. The population density was 900.0 PD/sqmi. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 415.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White and 2.6% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.0% of the population.

There were 52 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.6% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 36.5% 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 2.25 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 42.8 years. 17.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 15.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.7% were from 25 to 44; 33.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 113 people, 49 households and 27 families living in the village. The population density was 870.5 PD/sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 423.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.12% White, and 0.88% Native American.

There were 49 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.8% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.9% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.82.

24.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median household income was $22,083 and the median family income was $40,000. Males had a median income of $26,250 compared with $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,976. There were 10.0% of families and 27.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 18.2% of under eighteens and 50.0% of those over 64.

Education
The Mount Pleasant Community School District operates local area public schools. Mount Pleasant Community High School is the designated comprehensive high school.

title: Rome, Iowa


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Salem, Iowa

Salem is a city in Henry County, Iowa, United States. The population was 394 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Salem was settled originally by Quakers with the intent that it be a community of Friends. In 1835 Aaron Street, while wending his way westward, came upon an uninhabited spot and declared "Now have mine eyes beheld a country teeming with every good thing…Hither will I come with my flocks and my herds, with my children and my children's children, and our city shall be called Salem, for thus was the city of our fathers, even near unto the seacoast." Independently another Quaker, Isaac Pigeon, who may have visited the spot before Street, brought his family to the area. They became the first citizens of Salem, and with Peter Boyer, began to recruit other Quakers to migrate westward to join them. As early as 1837, Friends meetings were held in private homes, and after the village was laid out in 1839 by Aaron Street Jr., and Peter Boyer, a meeting house was built. From the early years members of other Christian denominations settled in Salem, so it was never an exclusively Quaker community.

Being only twenty miles from the Missouri border, Salem became an important depot on the Underground Railroad. A prominent member of the abolitionists was Henderson Lewelling. His house on West Main St. is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as an Underground Railroad station. The Friends, however, had a dispute over the issue of abolition. Agreed in their opposition to slavery, they disagreed on actively helping slaves escape. In 1846, 50 members of the community, including Lewelling, were disfellowshiped. In 1847, the Lewelling family traveled by covered wagon along the Oregon Trail along with a special covered wagon that had been designed to transport more than 700 young fruit and nut trees, apples, pears, peaches, cherries, quince, walnut, and hickory. The surviving trees became the parent stock of all of the early orchards in the Pacific Northwest.

The Society of Friends also established a college in Salem. Whittier College, unrelated to the college of the same name in California, existed from 1868 to 1910.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.61 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 383 people, 176 households, and 105 families living in the city. The population density was 627.9 PD/sqmi. There were 196 housing units at an average density of 321.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 176 households, of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.3% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 44.6 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.1% male and 55.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 464 people, 202 households, and 124 families living in the city. The population density was 763.7 PD/sqmi. There were 213 housing units at an average density of 350.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.41% White, 0.22% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 202 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 23.3% 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 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,500, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $30,238 versus $22,143 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,585. About 3.7% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Mount Pleasant Community School District operates local area public schools.

Salem Elementary School is within Salem. The district's secondary schools are Mount Pleasant Community Middle School and Mount Pleasant Community High School.

Notable people

 * Grenville Beardsley, Illinois Attorney General, was born in Salem.
 * Frank E. Garretson, Brigadier general, U.S. Marine Corps; born in Salem.
 * Lorenzo D. Lewelling, Governor of Kansas; born in Salem.
 * Thomas Poulter, Antarctic explorer and geophysical scientist.
 * William Savage, ornithologist and painter

title: Salem, Iowa