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Sac City, Iowa

Sac City is a city in and the county seat of Sac County, Iowa, United States, located just southwest of the eastern intersection of U.S. Routes 20 and 71 in the rolling hills along the valley of the North Raccoon River. The city is one of 45 designated Main Street Iowa communities through the Main Street Iowa development program. The population was 2,063 in the 2020 census, a decline from the population of 2,368 in 2000.

History
Sac City was first platted in 1855 by Joshua Keith Powell of Fort Dodge, Iowa. The town was so named because the Sac and Fox Indians were in possession of the land at the time of the Louisiana Purchase. The City of Sac City was incorporated 19 years later, in 1874.

Judge Eugene Criss, credited with being the father of Sac City, left Wisconsin and crossed the Mississippi River in the early months of 1855 by covered wagon. He was in search of waterpower and had the desire to establish a settlement in a new and untried country. Deciding upon the North Raccoon River to begin his settlement, Judge Criss proceeded to erect the first log cabin in Sac City, establish himself in the hotel business, as well as keep a stage station and general store for nearby settlers.

As early as 1859, there was talk of building a railroad through Sac County, but the first railroad did not come through Sac City until 1879. The railroad companies refused to lay tracks through undeveloped or mildly developed areas, and Sac City did not meet the requirements. The railroad companies demanded communities be far enough advanced to provide a quick return to capital before they would construct a steam and iron highway through the area. When it came, the railroad benefited Sac City incredibly. The Chicago and North Western Transportation Company connected Sac City, Wall Lake, Auburn, Odebolt, Lake View, Early, and Schaller as well as the cities where crops were sold.

The first Sac County Fair was held in 1871 on 10 acre of ground east of Sac City that had been purchased by the Sac County Agricultural Society the same year. The fair was one of the biggest events of the year and brought people in wagons and buggies from miles around to see the harness races, livestock exhibits, produce, needlework, and art goods.

The Sac City Chautauqua Association was organized in December 1904 with 120 members. The Association brought many fine programs to the community, and because transportation was still slow and laborious, many families stayed in tents on the grounds for the entire Chautauqua session, about eight or nine days. At first the meetings were held in a tent, but by 1908, the citizens of Sac City built a Chautauqua Building in which to hold their meetings, and which is now the only one left of its kind in the state of Iowa.

Modern-day
In May 2017 lifelong Sac City resident and businessman John Criss donated US$5.7 million of his estate to the city for beautification projects.

Geography
Sac City's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 42.421154, -94.995083.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.93 sqmi, of which 4.86 sqmi is land and 0.07 sqmi is water.

Climate
Humid continental climate is a climatic region typified by 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 2,220 people, 1,018 households, and 590 families residing in the city. The population density was 456.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,165 housing units at an average density of 239.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 1,018 households, of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.0% were non-families. 38.3% 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 2.10 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the city was 48.8 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 26.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,368 people, 1,082 households, and 642 families residing in the city. The population density was 483.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,209 housing units at an average density of 246.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.61% White, 0.34% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.34% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population.

There were 1,082 households, out of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.70.

19.1% are under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 29.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,300, and the median income for a family was $39,139. Males had a median income of $25,409 versus $19,137 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,229. About 7.9% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.4% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Library
The Sac City Public Library contains over 20,000 volumes, magazines, films, educational, videos, and computers available to the public. Patrons may make use of the children's wing, an adult wing, a periodical room, computer room, group study area, individual study area and the children's activity area. Through association with the Iowa Library Network, additional volumes contained in libraries throughout the state may be obtained.

Landmarks

 * Sac County Courthouse - Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
 * Sac City Monument Square Historic District - Features a monument to the soldiers of the Union Army
 * World’s largest popcorn ball - Adjacent to the Sac City Museum

Pop culture
Sac City was home to a previous world's largest popcorn ball, which weighed 3,100 pounds and was housed in its own building. A new popcorn ball was created in 2009, weighing 5,060 pounds. On June 18, 2016, volunteers assembled another possible record breaking ball weighing in at 9,370 pounds, now displayed in a new pavilion as a roadside attraction.
 * Popcorn ball

Transportation
The Sac City Municipal Airport (ICAO: KSKI) is located approximately 2.5 mi south of the central business district. Access to the airport is provided by U.S. Route 20, U.S. Route 71 and County Roads D42 and M54. The Airport is located on 136 acre owned by the City of Sac City. The established elevation is 1250 ft above sea level (MSL).
 * Airport

The Sac City Municipal Airport is a Class III Airport with a concrete main runway (18/36) 4,100 feet and 75 ft wide with a crosswind runway of 44 ft by 2667 ft The secondary runway (14/32) surface is blacktop.

Health care
Loring Hospital in Sac City, Iowa, is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital serving Sac County and neighboring counties. Loring Hospital opened in September 1950. The hospital began a US$10 million construction and renovation project to address changing health care needs, and prepare for future growth.

Education
The city is served by the East Sac County Community School District. It was a part of the Sac Community School District until July 1, 2011, when it merged into East Sac County.

Notable people

 * Earl Dew, jockey
 * George B. Perkins, businessman and Iowa politician
 * Doug Shull, former Iowa State legislator
 * Scott Stanzel, former White House Deputy Press Secretary
 * Samuel A. Stouffer, social scientist
 * Eric Swalwell, member of the United States House of Representatives from California
 * Paul Zahniser, baseball player

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Schaller, Iowa

Schaller is a city in Sac County, Iowa, United States. The population was 729 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
The city of Schaller, named after Phillip Schaller, was incorporated in 1882. The city had been founded in August 1879 as a station for the railroad under construction. The economy, then as now, was based on commercial support for surrounding farms. Settlers came mostly from Germany, England, Canada, New York, and eastern Iowa. Throughout the middle part of the twentieth century a major industry consisted of the packers of Bango and Jolly Time popcorn. The presence and size of these two companies helped Schaller become "The Popcorn Capital of the world." Popcorn is still a major area industry, but the companies moved on to other locations in the 1980s. The railroad ceased operations and pulled up tracks in the 1970s. Transportation connections are by U.S. Route 20 and Iowa Highway 110. Corn (seed and feed), soybeans, and feeder cattle are the major products of the area.

Geography
Schaller is located at 42.49722°N, -95.29417°W (42.497325, -95.294219).

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 772 people, 318 households, and 208 families living in the city. The population density was 612.7 PD/sqmi. There were 341 housing units at an average density of 270.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.0% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.6% of the population.

There were 318 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 38.8 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 779 people, 321 households, and 216 families living in the city. The population density was 619.4 PD/sqmi. There were 347 housing units at an average density of 275.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.82% White, 0.13% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 0.64% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.08% of the population.

There were 321 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.97.

Age spread: 27.1% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,365, and the median income for a family was $40,268. Males had a median income of $26,964 versus $17,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,520. About 2.6% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is a part of the Schaller-Crestland Community School District. The district formed on July 1, 1993, by the merger of the Schaller Community School District and the Crestland Community School District.

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Wall Lake, Iowa

Wall Lake is a city in Sac County, Iowa, United States. The population was 755 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Wall Lake was platted in 1877. The city took its name from nearby Wall Lake.

Geography
Wall Lake is located at 42.27111°N, -95.09167°W (42.271141, -95.091724).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.23 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 819 people, 335 households, and 217 families living in the city. The population density was 665.9 PD/sqmi. There were 366 housing units at an average density of 297.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.8% White, 0.1% Asian, and 0.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.1% of the population.

There were 336 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 32.8% 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 2.25 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 49.3 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 28.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 841 people, 322 households, and 216 families living in the city. The population density was 776.2 PD/sqmi. There were 338 housing units at an average density of 311.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.22% White, 0.12% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% Asian, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.12% of the population.

There were 326 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00.

Age spread: 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% 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 82.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $27,386 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,390. About 7.2% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The city is served by the East Sac County Community School District. It was a part of the Wall Lake Community School District until July 1, 1996, when it merged into the Wall Lake View Auburn School District. That in turn merged into East Sac County on July 1, 2011.

Notable people

 * Andy Williams, singer, was born in Wall Lake in 1927.
 * Adam Williams, actor and Navy Cross recipient in World War II.

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Bettendorf, Iowa

Bettendorf is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. It is the 15th largest city of Iowa and the third-largest city in the "Quad Cities". It is part of the Davenport–Moline–Rock Island, IA-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 39,102 at the 2020 census.

Bettendorf is one of the Quad Cities, along with neighboring Davenport and the Illinois cities of Moline, East Moline and Rock Island. The Quad Cities were population 379,374 at the 2022 estimate.

History
Bettendorf lies in the original Wisconsin Territory, which the United States bought from the Sac and Fox Indians after defeating them in the Black Hawk War. The territory was ceded in the Black Hawk Purchase of 1832. The first European-American settlers established a village they called Lilienthal, after an early tavern and dance hall. The village of Gilbert developed alongside Lilienthal in 1858, honoring Elias Gilbert, who platted the original site. At that time, the residents were predominantly German immigrants and worked as farmers, skilled laborers, and small business owners. The two villages eventually combined to become the town of Gilbert.

Circa 1900, the town gave William and Joseph Bettendorf 70 acre of riverfront land on the condition that they move their iron wagon business from Davenport to Gilbert. In 1903, the town of 440 citizens petitioned for incorporation, requesting to change the town's name in honor of the brothers whose factory was a major economic influence in the early development of the city.

In the late 1940s, Aluminum Company of America (A.L.C.O.A.) chose Riverdale, an enclave of Bettendorf, for construction of the world's largest aluminum mill. The huge mill, and the attendant developments from it, created thousands of jobs and greatly increased growth in Bettendorf's population, which has continued to the present day.

The first modern-day riverboat casinos in the United States were launched in Bettendorf on April 1, 1991 by local businessman Bernard Goldstein. He went on to found the Isle of Capri Casinos. Goldstein and his family members also operate Alter Companies, which is a scrap metal, barge and towboat company operating on the river waterfront. The Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center opened by the casino and hotel in 2009. It is owned by the city and operated by the Isle of Capri.

The city of Bettendorf is located along the banks of the Mississippi River. Because of this the city of Bettendorf goes through a great deal of flooding and deals annually with storm water run off. In 2000, Missman, Stanley & Associates prepared a Comprehensive Storm Water study on all 14 of the city's drainage ways. This study included future Capital Improvement Projects. The City of Bettendorf's Stormwater Section will be the organization to implement this comprehensive plan. There are 169 inlets that have found to be insufficient and not working to proper code for handling rainfall over 1.25 inches and in handling of rainfall into all city creeks. Due to this, several creeks such as Crow Creek, Pigeon Creek, Spencer Creek, and others are continuing to flow and destroy personal property because of not handling the water being put into the creek properly and having the creek banks secured. The City of Bettendorf has been collecting storm water fees on water bills to maintain and resolve these issues.

Efforts are focused on improving surface water quality which will in turn improve the quality of drinking water, increase viability for fish and decrease flooding. The plan includes the repair and cleaning of roadside pipes and ditches, replacing small culverts with larger ones and maintaining the system on a regular basis. Routine inspections are performed during dry weather to detect and address illicit discharges.

Beginning in 2012, a portion of downtown Bettendorf's buildings were torn down to make way for the new I-74 Bridge project and as part of a corresponding downtown Bettendorf redevelopment. The original I-74 twin bridge span was built in 1935 and the second in 1959. The I-74 Bridge project will demolish the original twin spans and construct a new I-74 bridge over the Mississippi River. The 1.2 billion dollar bridge project began construction in July 2017 and is expected to be completed in 2021. The project converted Grant Street, in the vicinity of I-74, to a two-way street with three lanes in each direction. New commercial and residential construction in downtown Bettendorf has occurred in the redesigned corridor. The I-74 bridge connects Bettendorf and Moline, Illinois.

Geography
Bettendorf is located at 41.55°N, -90.49361°W (41.550044, −90.493679).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.43 sqmi, of which 21.3 sqmi is land and 1.13 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 39,102. The population density was 1,835.6 PD/sqmi. There were 16,697 housing units at an average density of 783.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 82.4% White, 6.2% Asian, 3.7% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.3% from other races, and 6.2% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 5.3% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 33,217 people, 13,681 households, and 9,225 families residing in the city. The population density was 1565.4 PD/sqmi. There were 14,437 housing units at an average density of 680.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.9% White, 2.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 3.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 13,681 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.6% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 40.7 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

Government
Bettendorf has a mayor and city council form of government with seven city council members. Two council members are elected at-large, while the other five are elected by each of the city's five wards. Bettendorf’s current Mayor is Robert Gallagher. Council members are Frank Baden (at-large), Lisa Brown (at-large), Jerry Sechser (1st ward), Scott Naumann (2nd Ward), William Connors (3rd Ward), Greg Adamson (4th ward), Scott Webster (5th ward).

Education
Bettendorf is home to two school districts. The Bettendorf Community School District and the Pleasant Valley Community School District are both located in Bettendorf.

Bettendorf School District
The Bettendorf Community School District covers most areas of central, northern and western Bettendorf. Elementary students are assigned to one of five elementary schools: named in honor of Neil Armstrong, Herbert Hoover, Paul Norton, Mark Twain and Grant Wood. The district also has a middle and high school. The Neil Armstrong School is the only one in the district to operate on a "balanced calendar" of year-round, full-time use. A seven-member board of education represents district residents.

Pleasant Valley School District
The Pleasant Valley Community School District encompasses areas of eastern Bettendorf, as well as the outlying communities of Pleasant Valley, Riverdale and LeClaire. Located inside the city limits are four of the district's six elementary schools (Pleasant View, Riverdale Heights, Hopewell and Forest Grove), while Pleasant Valley High School and the administrative center are in nearby Riverdale. Junior high students attend Pleasant Valley Junior High School, on the outskirts of LeClaire, while LeClaire elementary students go to either Cody or Bridgeview Elementary Schools. Board members are elected from seven director districts, five within Bettendorf's city limits and two others serving LeClaire-area residents. The high school has 1,232 students, the junior high 501 students, and the four combined elementary schools 1,821 students. The total district has 3,454 students.

Both high schools are part of the Mississippi Athletic Conference for sports.

Private schools
Also located within the city limits are Rivermont Collegiate, a nonsectarian, independent, multicultural, college-preparatory school for preschool through 12th-grade students; Lourdes Catholic School, a Roman Catholic school for preschool through 8th-grade students; and Morning Star Academy, a Christian school for preschool through 12th-grade students. Rivermont Collegiate operates in the former mansion of J.W. Bettendorf, namesake of the city.

Post-secondary education
Scott Community College, part of the Eastern Iowa Community College District, is located in Riverdale, but is commonly referred to as being located in Bettendorf. Two private colleges are also located in Bettendorf: Upper Iowa University a private university based in Fayette, Iowa, operates its Quad Cities Center in Bettendorf near the Davenport border; the Quad Cities Campus of Brown Mackie College, a for-profit college based in Salina, Kansas, is located nearby.

Other
The Bettendorf, Pleasant Valley, and North Scott school districts operate a consortium alternative high school, Edison Academy, in downtown Bettendorf. The Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency, one of nine such agencies in the state of Iowa, operates a Learning Center in the former Bettendorf High School building in central Bettendorf, offering professional development and continuing education services for educators, as well as driver education and home school testing services for students.

Sports

 *  See also

 * Mississippi Athletic Conference for high school sports.

Notable people

 * Pat Angerer, linebacker, drafted in the 2010 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts
 * Chris Anthony, arena football player
 * Tavian Banks, (born 1974) NFL player, Big Ten Conference player of the year, first-team All-American
 * Scott Beck, filmmaker, writer/producer of A Quiet Place
 * Joseph W. Bettendorf, (1864 – 1933) businessman. Co-founded Bettendorf Axle Company. With his brother William, namesake of Bettendorf, Iowa. Built Joseph Bettendorf House.
 * William P. Bettendorf, (1857 – 1910) industrialist and inventor. Co-founded Bettendorf Axle Company. With his brother Joseph, namesake of Bettendorf, Iowa.
 * Jack Fleck, (1921–2014) golfer who won the 1955 U.S. Open.
 * Bernard Goldstein, (1929–2009), Attorney and businessman. Founder of Isle of Capri Casinos.
 * Michael Grumley, (1942–1988) writer
 * Butch Harmon, (born 1945) PGA Tour golfer, golf coach.
 * Eduvie Ikoba, (born 1997) soccer player
 * Hazel Keener, actress
 * Mark Kerr, (born 1968) Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter and subject of the HBO documentary entitled The Smashing Machine,
 * Robbie Lawler, (born 1982) former Ultimate Fighting Championship Welterweight champion
 * Johnny Lujack, (1925–2023) 1947 Heisman Trophy.
 * Rory Markham, mixed martial artist
 * Drew McFedries, mixed martial artist
 * Pat Miletich, mixed martial artist and trainer, first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight Champion in 1998
 * Eric Christian Olsen, (born 1977) actor, NCIS: Los Angeles, Dumb and Dumberer 2
 * Linnea Quigley (born 1958), Actress

 * Robert Smallwood, writer
 * Tim Sylvia, (born 1976) former Ultimate Fighting Championship Heavyweight champion
 * Bryan Woods, filmmaker, writer/producer of A Quiet Place
 * Yung Skeeter, American DJ, producer, director, manager, and recording artist

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Blue Grass, Iowa

Blue Grass is a city in Muscatine and Scott counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 1,666 as of 2020.

Most of Blue Grass is part of the Davenport–Moline–Rock Island, IA-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area, but the Muscatine County portion of the city is considered part of the Muscatine Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.89 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,452 people, 561 households, and 426 families living in the city. The population density was 502.4 PD/sqmi. There were 597 housing units at an average density of 206.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 1.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 561 households, of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,169 people, 443 households, and 348 families living in the city. The population density was 434.0 PD/sqmi. There were 459 housing units at an average density of 170.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.43% White, 0.26% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.94% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.80% of the population.

There were 443 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 2.95.

Age spread: 25.1% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,923, and the median income for a family was $55,208. Males had a median income of $37,135 versus $22,350 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,811. About 3.8% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Residents of the city are zoned to the Davenport Community School District. Zoned schools include Blue Grass Elementary School, Walcott Intermediate School, and Davenport West High School.

Muscatine Community School District operates public schools serving nearby rural areas. Muscatine High School is the district's high school.

title: Blue Grass, Iowa


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Buffalo, Iowa

Buffalo is a town in Scott County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,176 at the 2020 census. Buffalo is located on the Mississippi River. The town is a part of the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area. It is the home town of WWE legend Seth Rollins

History
Steamship captain Benjamin W. Clarke settled the area of Buffalo in 1833. It was claimed following the 1833 Black Hawk Purchase which opened the region to non-native settlers. In 1836, Clarke sold a 2/3 interest in 90 acres of land to Captain E.A. Mix and Dr. Pillsbury and collectively the three men platted the town of Buffalo after Buffalo, New York. This was the first town to be platted in Scott County. The town was hopeful for a county seat but found itself on the Western edge of Scott County after its districting in 1837. This made the town unsuitable for the county seat compared to the centrally located Davenport.

The Buffalo County Public School District #1 opened in the town in 1836. Coal deposits were discovered in 1834 and sold to passing steamboats. A post office was opened in the town in 1836. The first criminal trial in Scott County was held in Buffalo in 1836 for petty theft.

Geography
Buffalo's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 41.459231, -90.721244.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.49 sqmi, of which 6.45 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water. This is the only place where the Mississippi River runs chiefly from east to west instead of south or southwesterly.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,270 people, 499 households, and 336 families living in the city. The population density was 196.9 PD/sqmi. There were 527 housing units at an average density of 81.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 499 households, of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 37.9 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,321 people, 489 households, and 356 families living in the city. The population density was 219.5 PD/sqmi. There were 516 housing units at an average density of 85.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.91% White, 1.29% African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.91% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.86% of the population.

There were 489 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.16.

27.3% were under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,250, and the median income for a family was $49,808. Males had a median income of $37,100 versus $21,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,957. About 4.4% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Davenport Community School District serves Buffalo. Zoned schools include Buffalo Elementary School, Walcott Intermediate School, and Davenport West High School.

Notable person
Colby Lopez, a professional wrestler signed to WWE under the ring name Seth Rollins, was raised in Buffalo.

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Dixon, Iowa

Dixon is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. The population was 202 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
Dixon is located at 41.74139°N, -90.78278°W (41.741464, −90.782891).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.15 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 247 people, 98 households, and 67 families living in the city. The population density was 1646.7 PD/sqmi. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 693.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 1.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 98 households, of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 36.9 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.0% male and 47.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 276 people, 105 households, and 74 families living in the city. The population density was 1,881.7 PD/sqmi. There were 108 housing units at an average density of 736.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.19% White, 1.45% African American, and 0.36% from two or more races.

There were 105 households, out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.12.

31.5% are under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,292, and the median income for a family was $42,188. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,826. About 4.3% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 3.0% of those 65 or over.

Education
Dixon is part of the North Scott Community School District, which spans 220 sqmi in northern Scott County.

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Donahue, Iowa

Donahue is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. The population was 335 at the 2020 census. The city has a mayor-council form of government.

Education
Donahue is part of the North Scott Community School District, based in nearby Eldridge, and is home to one of the district's five elementary schools. Elementary-aged students attend John Glenn Elementary, while older students travel to Eldridge to attend either North Scott Junior High School or North Scott High School.

Geography
Donahue is located at 41.69528°N, -90.67472°W (41.695179, −90.674635).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.35 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 346 people, 124 households, and 97 families living in the city. The population density was 988.6 PD/sqmi. There were 127 housing units at an average density of 362.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.3% African American, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 124 households, of which 46.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.8% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 35.4 years. 30.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 8.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 293 people, 103 households, and 83 families living in the city. The population density was 870.6 PD/sqmi. There were 105 housing units at an average density of 312.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.66% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.

There were 103 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.8% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 13.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.13.

28.3% are under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $56,250, and the median income for a family was $63,542. Males had a median income of $43,750 versus $21,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,895. About 5.1% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.7% of those 65 or over.

Notable people
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 * Chris Brase, Iowa [[Iowa Senate|State
 * Kari Lake, 2022 Republican nominee for Arizona Governor, grew up in Donahue, graduate of North Scott High School in nearby Eldridge.

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Eldridge, Iowa

Eldridge is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. The population was 6,726 in the 2020 Census; Eldridge is a rural community and part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area.

History
Jacob M. Eldridge, the city's namesake, arrived in central Scott County in 1846, having purchased land for $1.25 per acre. Immigrants from Germany soon followed, and northern Scott County slowly began to develop. Railroads were developed during the 1860s, bringing more settlers. Eldridge Junction, built on land donated by Jacob Eldridge, was incorporated on July 2, 1871. A post office and a Presbyterian church were soon built.

Eldridge faced several challenges during its early years. The railroad faltered financially during the 1880s and was re-located to Oxford Junction, while a smallpox epidemic several years later was said to have totally isolated the city. A fire heavily damaged the city's business district in 1904, and in 1918 a tornado of unknown strength heavily damaged or destroyed several residences and the church, and killed three people. Each time, the city recovered, and the farming community maintained its status as a grain and livestock shipping center.

The city began growing in population during the 1950s, starting with the formation of the Scott County Library System (a countywide network of libraries serving smaller communities in the area) in 1950, and the North Scott Community School District in 1956. By the late 1960s, the population had grown to more than 1,000 residents, and with the creation of several industrial parks to encourage new business development, the city continued to grow.

Geography
Eldridge is located at 41.64861°N, -90.58139°W (41.648697, −90.581492). It is located north of Davenport along U.S. Route 61.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.48 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,651 people, 2,213 households, and 1,576 families living in the city. The population density was 596.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,296 housing units at an average density of 242.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 2,213 households, of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.8% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 36.7 years. 28.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% 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 4,159 people, 1,501 households, and 1,179 families living in the city. The population density was 442.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,540 housing units at an average density of 163.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.58% White, 0.24% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.61% of the population.

There were 1,501 households, out of which 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.15.

31.5% are under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $54,167, and the median income for a family was $62,401. Males had a median income of $45,407 versus $23,285 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,514. About 3.2% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Government
Eldridge has a mayor-council form of government with a mayor and five city council members. All council members are at-large. City council meetings are conducted bi-monthly on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Eldridge Community Center. The city is managed by a city administrator.

Education
Eldridge hosts three of the seven public schools in the North Scott Community School District, which has its administrative offices there as well. The North Scott High School, North Scott Junior High and Ed White Elementary School are in Eldridge. The other four elementary schools in the district are in the outlying communities of Donahue, Long Grove, Park View and Princeton.

Residents are represented by a seven-member board of education, which conducts bi-monthly meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the Administration Center.

Popular culture
In Promised Land (2012 film), Matt Damon's character, Steve Butler, is notably from the area of Eldridge, Iowa.

Notable people

 * Beth Bader (born 1973), member of the LPGA
 * Kari Lake (born 1969), 2022 Republican nominee for Arizona Governor, graduate of North Scott High School in Eldridge.

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LeClaire, Iowa

LeClaire is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,710 in 2020, a 65.4% increase from 2,847 in 2000, making it one of the fastest-growing communities in the Quad Cities. LeClaire is considered a suburb and part of the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area, which includes the area of Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline, Illinois.

History
The city takes its name from Antoine LeClaire, a Métis trader of First Nations-French Canadian descent, who originally owned the land. Although the city's official name is "LeClaire", it is often spelled "Le Claire", and has also been recorded as "LeClare".

The town was incorporated in 1855, having been settled by European Americans as early as the 1830s.

A Canadian Pacific Railway train derailed on 3 January 2020 around 11:00 a.m. near the Buffalo Bill Museum in downtown LeClaire, just yards from the Mississippi River. At least a dozen rail cars and tankers toppled off their tracks, forcing police to send a hazardous materials team to the site. Officials say Canadian Pacific Railway had found no significant air or water contamination. No one was injured and no buildings were damaged in the derailment, although some vehicles in a nearby parking lot were damaged.

LeClaire is known as the site of the reality television series American Pickers, aired by the History Channel, and home to Antique Archaeology, an antiques store featured on the show. It is the birthplace of William Frederick Cody, aka Buffalo Bill Cody.

Geography
LeClaire is located at 41.59611°N, -90.35639°W (41.596233, -90.356252).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.87 sqmi, of which 4.67 sqmi is land and 0.20 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,765 people, 1,500 households, and 1,089 families living in the city. The population density was 806.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,602 housing units at an average density of 343.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 1.0% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 1,500 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.4% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,847 people, 1,104 households, and 819 families living in the city. The population density was 680.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,175 housing units at an average density of 280.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.72% White, 0.21% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.60% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.21% of the population.

There were 1,104 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.98.

26.7% are under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,644, and the median income for a family was $51,546. Males had a median income of $42,188 versus $26,395 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,243. About 2.9% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
LeClaire is part of the Pleasant Valley Community School District, and is home to three of the district's schools. In-town elementary students attend Bridgeview Elementary, while students living in outlying areas are assigned to Cody Elementary. Junior high students are bussed to Pleasant Valley Junior High School (known as Blackhawk Junior High from 1970 to 2001), also on the city's outskirts. The district's four other elementary schools (Pleasant View, Riverdale Heights, Hopewell and Forest Grove), the high school, and the district's administrative offices are located in eastern Bettendorf.

LeClaire residents have one district director on Pleasant Valley's seven-member board of education. Another director serves the city's adjacent rural areas.

From early in the town's history until 1966, the LeClaire Independent School District served the educational needs of students. Students attended a brick building at 425 N. Third Street, known as Albert Gross School, which housed kindergarten through grade 12. The last LeClaire High School graduation was in 1960, after which they were tuitioned to Bettendorf. The school continued as a K-9 facility until 1966, when the district was consolidated with the Pleasant Valley School District; at that time, high school-aged students from LeClaire began attending Pleasant Valley.

Tugfest
Tugfest is an annual three-day-long event in early August in which a rope is stretched across the Mississippi River from LeClaire, Iowa to Port Byron, Illinois. There are 10 men's teams of 20 and one woman's team of 25, that tug against each other. The team which pulls the most rope wins, and whichever state wins the most contests wins Tugfest. The event is also associated with a large fireworks display, live band, road race, carnival and food on both sides of the river.

Port Byron, the 2016 champion, holds an overall record of 19–11 in the competition.

Buffalo Bill Museum
The Buffalo Bill Museum, located on the riverfront in LeClaire, commemorates Buffalo Bill and contains memorabilia from his Wild West Show. It also displays antiques and other items of historic interest.

American Pickers
LeClaire is the home of Antique Archaeology, an antique store operated by Mike Wolfe that is featured on the History Channel's reality television series, American Pickers. Wolfe was also a one-time LeClaire firefighter and city council member.

Bald Eagles
LeClaire offers some of the best bald eagle photography opportunities in the continental US, from December to March each year at Lock and Dam 14 on the Mississippi River. The eagles migrate along the flyway of the Mississippi River, and congregate at the lock and dam area to catch fish.

Notable people

 * William Fredrick "Buffalo Bill" Cody (1846–1917), known for his wild west shows
 * Christine Romans, CNN correspondent

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Long Grove, Iowa

Long Grove is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. The population was 838 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
Long Grove is located at 41.69694°N, -90.585°W (41.696806, −90.584974).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.02 sqmi, all land.

Education
Long Grove is part of the North Scott Community School District, which spans 220 sqmi in northern Scott County. Elementary-aged students from the city and adjoining nearby areas attend Alan Shepard Elementary. Junior high and high school students attend the North Scott Junior High and North Scott High School located in Eldridge.

Culture
The town's annual celebration represents Long Grove's claim to fame: The Strawberry Festival. Held the second Sunday each June, the day kicks off at 9 am with the Strawberry Stampede – youth fun/competitive fitness footraces followed by a parade at 11:15 am. Area strawberry farmers sell strawberries, there are games for children, a children's Strawberry Pageant, Trivia Contest, Raffle, Strawberry Cooking Contest, petting zoo, pony rides, wagon rides, and a variety of entertainment groups throughout the day. Community organizations provide a wide variety of food choices. Strawberry shortcake, ice cream, kettle corn and other foods are available throughout the day.

Another attraction is the Alexander Brownlie Sod House, on the city's north side. The sod house was built by the Brownlie Brothers dates from Iowa's prairie days of the 1830s. The house, which is open for tours, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Located approximately six miles north and east of Long Grove is the Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, at the north edge of Scott County Park. The village, a re-creation of an 1860s Scott County cross-roads settlement and stage coach, is made up of 18 historic buildings including an old church, a bank, a train depot and boardwalk of shops. Numerous events are scheduled throughout the year.

Scott County Park is a 1280 acre county park that offers numerous amenities and camping facilities.

Organizations include the Lion Grove Lions Club, the Long Grove Civic League, the Long Grove Sportsman's Club and the Cub Scouts.

Government
Long Grove has a mayor-council form of government, and meets on the second Tuesday of each month at city hall. The city also has fire and police protection.

Also representing city interests are:
 * Plan and Zone Commission, which meets on the third Monday of each month.

History
Alexander and James Brownlie came to the area in August 1838, having followed the Mississippi River to the mouth of the Wapsipinicon River, then west along its banks. The two purchased a nearby timber ridge from a man named coats, settling the claim for $160 plus timberland and all the prairie they wished to own. The first log cabin was built shortly thereafter, in a cluster of trees at the east edge of the timber, just south of the original town site.

A stage road, from Davenport to DeWitt and Dubuque passed through the village and a blacksmith shop and harness shop once lined the streets.

In the late 1860s, the railroad was extended from Davenport to Long Grove and stopped at what was originally known as Noel Station, in honor of John T. Noel, pioneer, township trustee and civil servant. The town, which had not been platted, was finally platted in the 1890s, though on a very loose basis.

A major incident in the city's history took place in December 1921, with the robbery of the Stockman's Savings Bank. Stories varied on what transpired, but what is known is that the two suspects were killed by a posse immediately after they attempted to hold up the bank.

The city remained a quiet farming community for many years, but has seen growth in the past 35 years. Along with the opening of Alan Shepard Elementary School, many new homes have been built on all four sides of the city.

Churches
Churches located in or near Long Grove are:
 * Long Grove Christian Church.
 * St. Ann's Catholic Church, two miles (3 km) north of the city limits.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 808 people, 281 households, and 244 families living in the city. The population density was 792.2 PD/sqmi. There were 287 housing units at an average density of 281.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 281 households, of which 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.2% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 13.2% were non-families. 11.4% 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 2.88 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 41.1 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.2% were from 45 to 64; and 9.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 597 people, 205 households, and 175 families living in the city. The population density was 707.2 PD/sqmi. There were 208 housing units at an average density of 246.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.66% White, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17% of the population.

There were 205 households, out of which 46.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.5% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.6% were non-families. 12.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.18.

31.2% were under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $65,250, and the median income for a family was $68,125. Males had a median income of $44,821 versus $30,156 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,041. About 1.3% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Georges Le Marinel (1860–1914), American-born officer in the Belgian army, engineer, explorer and colonial administrator
 * Paul Le Marinel, (1858–1912), brother of Georges, American-born officer in the Belgian army who became an explorer and administrator in the Congo Free State

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Maysville, Iowa

Maysville is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. The population was 156 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
Maysville is located at 41.64917°N, -90.71833°W (41.649179, −90.718341).

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 176 people, 68 households, and 51 families living in the city. The population density was 651.9 PD/sqmi. There were 69 housing units at an average density of 255.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.6% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races.

There were 68 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.6% 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 2.59 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 47.8 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.7% were from 25 to 44; 40.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 163 people, 62 households, and 46 families living in the city. The population density was 598.7 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 231.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population.

There were 62 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.11.

21.5% are under the age of 18, 13.5% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 124.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $52,500, and the median income for a family was $54,750. Males had a median income of $40,536 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,404. None of the families and 1.8% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Education
Maysville is part of the North Scott Community School District, which spans 220 sqmi in northern Scott County.

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McCausland, Iowa

McCausland is a city in Butler Township, Scott County, Iowa, United States. The population was 313 at the time of the 2020 census.

The city was founded in 1882 by D.C. McCausland, a landowner and horse trader.

Geography
McCausland is located at 41.74472°N, -90.4425°W (41.744804, −90.442613).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.56 sqmi, of which 0.54 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 291 people, 115 households, and 86 families living in the city. The population density was 538.9 PD/sqmi. There were 123 housing units at an average density of 227.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 115 households, of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% 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 25.2% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 40.1 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 299 people, 117 households, and 84 families living in the city. The population density was 559.5 PD/sqmi. There were 120 housing units at an average density of 224.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.00% White, 0.33% Native American, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

There were 117 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.06.

25.4% are under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,531, and the median income for a family was $40,313. Males had a median income of $26,667 versus $24,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,426. About 1.4% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 3.0% of those 65 or over.

Education
McCausland is part of the North Scott Community School District, which spans 220 sqmi in northern Scott County.

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New Liberty, Iowa

New Liberty is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. The population was 138 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
New Liberty is located at 41.71722°N, -90.87944°W (41.717125, −90.879327).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.10 sqmi, all land.

Education
Elementary school-aged children living in the city attend school at Bennett Community School, with junior high and high school students attending Durant High School; the arrangement is part of a whole-grade sharing agreement between the Durant and Bennett school districts. However, there is an option for the elementary students to go to another local town's high school, Tipton High School.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 137 people, 52 households, and 38 families living in the city. The population density was 1370.0 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 600.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.7% White, 4.4% African American, and 2.9% from two or more races.

There were 52 households, of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.9% were non-families. 26.9% 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 2.63 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the city was 35.9 years. 32.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.6% male and 47.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 121 people, 45 households, and 35 families living in the city. The population density was 1,275.5 PD/sqmi. There were 46 housing units at an average density of 484.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 45 households, out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 20.0% 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 2.69 and the average family size was 2.86.

30.6% are under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,625, and the median income for a family was $55,000. Males had a median income of $30,250 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,195. There were 14.3% of families and 19.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 21.4% of under eighteens and 11.1% of those over 64.

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Panorama Park, Iowa

Panorama Park is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. The population was 139 at the time of the 2020 census. It is surrounded by Bettendorf, and is part of the Quad Cities metro area.

Geography
Panorama Park is located at 41.55528°N, -90.45472°W (41.555156, −90.454615).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.05 sqmi, all land.

History
Panorama Park exists due to a road maintenance controversy from the early 1950s. The city of Bettendorf ignored requests to maintain the thoroughfare known as Park Avenue, a dirt road which was often left icy or muddy. The neighborhood surrounding Park Avenue decided to incorporate the community as Panorama Park in an effort to pay for the road's maintenance directly. Since its 1953 incorporation, the residents of Panorama Park have maintained their independence, paying lower taxes than residents of the surrounding Bettendorf.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 129 people, 52 households, and 35 families living in the city. The population density was 2580.0 PD/sqmi. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 1080.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 2.3% Native American, and 0.8% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 52 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 48.6 years. 19.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 34.2% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 111 people, 49 households, and 29 families living in the city. The population density was 1,638.2 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 723.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.79% White and 7.21% Asian.

There were 49 households, out of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 34.7% 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 2.27 and the average family size was 2.93.

17.1% are under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $35,938 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,062. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education
Residents are in the Pleasant Valley Community School District and are zoned to Pleasant View Elementary School in Bettendorf. All district residents are zoned to Pleasant Valley Middle School in LeClaire and Pleasant Valley High School in Riverdale.

Iowa's "fastest growing city?"
In June 2006, a U.S. Census Bureau estimate stated that the town's population had grown to 261, a 135% increase. This figure took into account a 2002 building permits report that stated 97 permits had been issued for dwellings. Obviously, this was a mistake, for as the City Clerk noted in conversation with a news reporter, "I think we only have 54 houses in the whole town." The town is expected to appeal the estimate—the only way it will be revised—and if and when this happens, Panorama Park will have been nominally both the fastest-growing and the fastest-shrinking city in Iowa.

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Park View, Iowa

Park View is a census-designated place (CDP) in Scott County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,709 at the time of the 2020 census; up from 2,389 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Park View is located at 41.69389°N, -90.54139°W (41.693764, −90.541373).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.1 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,169 people, 758 households, and 580 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,006.5 PD/sqmi. There were 800 housing units at an average density of 740.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.96% White, 0.55% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.55% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.

There were 758 households, out of which 49.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.2% 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 3.25.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 33.6% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 3.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $51,000, and the median income for a family was $55,341. Males had a median income of $39,152 versus $27,456 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,649. None of the families and 1.0% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
Park View is part of the North Scott School District. Elementary-aged students from the area attend Neil Armstrong Elementary. Junior high and high school students attend the North Scott Junior High and North Scott High School located in Eldridge.

Government
Park View is unincorporated at this time. It is primarily governed by the Scott County Government.

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Princeton, Iowa

Princeton is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. The population was 923 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
The first known settlers in Princeton Township were brothers Giles and Haswell Pineo, circa 1836. By 1838, Elizabeth City – the predecessor to Princeton – had its first store, ferry across the nearby Wapsipinicon River, mill and distillery were in operation.

The city now known as Princeton was platted and recorded in 1852, and the city was incorporated in 1860. Rail service to Chicago began in 1860. Samuel Porter was the first elected mayor in 1858, for a population of less than 500. The population has fluctuated several times through the years, and today stands at less than 900 residents.

The city's mainstay businesses for many years were Farmers Savings Bank, chartered in 1908, and Boll's General Store, founded by Henry "Heinie" Boll in 1922. Farmers Savings Bank is now part of Milan, Illinois-based Blackhawk Bank & Trust, while Boll's Store continued until 1997. Boll's storefront is now the Community Center.

Education of the area's children started in a log cabin, moved to a converted barn and then, in 1866, to a stone building. Princeton became part of the North Scott Community School District in 1956, and is now served by Virgil Grissom Elementary School, which opened in 1967.

The Methodist and the Presbyterian churches began to hold services in 1840, and the Lutherans first held services in a building known as "Old Brick," located 4 mi west of town, in 1852. Today, Zion Lutheran Church (part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and Princeton Presbyterian Church, affiliated with Presbyterian Church USA's Presbytery of East Iowa, are the city's two churches, with Zion founded in 1898 and the Presbyterian church in 1854. Both churches are members of the Princeton, Pleasant Valley, Argo and LeClaire Pastors' Group, a coalition of clergy from churches serving those communities.

Geography
Princeton's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 41.673282, −90.342953.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.56 sqmi, all land.

Government
Princeton has a mayor-council form of government with a mayor and five city council members. All council members are at-large. City council meetings are conducted monthly on the second Thursday of each month at the city hall.

Education
Princeton is part of the North Scott Community School District, which spans 220 sqmi in northern Scott County. The district is served by a seven-member board of education, which meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the district's Administration Center in Eldridge.

Elementary-aged students from Princeton, as well as McCausland and adjacent rural areas, attend school at Virgil Grissom Elementary, located on the city's west edge. Older students attend either North Scott Junior High or North Scott High School, both located in Eldridge.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 886 people, 363 households, and 252 families living in the city. The population density was 346.1 PD/sqmi. There were 399 housing units at an average density of 155.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.

There were 363 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 24.0% 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 2.44 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 44.3 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 33.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 946 people, 362 households, and 264 families living in the city. The population density was 370.5 PD/sqmi. There were 377 housing units at an average density of 147.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.73% White, 0.11% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 362 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.05.

29.4% are under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,833, and the median income for a family was $53,182. Males had a median income of $38,289 versus $21,923 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,678. About 5.6% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Riverdale, Iowa

Riverdale is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. The population was 379 at the time of the 2020 census.

Arconic has an aluminum rolling mill in Riverdale that employs approximately 2,000 people. The city is surrounded on three sides by the city of Bettendorf, and on the fourth by the Mississippi River. Riverdale is part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area.

History
In 1912, Iowana Dairy Farms was established by Col. G. W. French in what is today the city of Riverdale. French's herd of Holstein cattle became one of the largest and most outstanding in the United States. After the death of Col. French, Glenn Moore took over part of the operation as Iowana Milk Farm, and G. Decker French operated the other part of the operation as Iowana Holstein Farm. The Aluminum Company of America, (ALCOA), moved to the area in 1946. By the middle of 1948 the new plant's construction was finished and operations began in 1949.

The city of Riverdale was incorporated December 27, 1950. After a three-year incorporation challenge by the city of Bettendorf, the Iowa Supreme Court upheld the incorporation and the city of Riverdale was granted its independence on February 10, 1953.

Riverdale is part of the Quad Cities community. The area was originally called the Tri-Cities which included Moline, Rock Island, and Davenport. Later the name was changed to the Quad Cities with the addition of East Moline. Today the Quad Cities community consists of the larger cities of Davenport, Iowa; Bettendorf, Iowa; Moline, Illinois; Rock Island, Illinois; and East Moline, Illinois, as well as surrounding smaller cities Eldridge, Long Grove, Park View, Blue Grass, Buffalo, Walcott, Maysville, Mount Joy, Pleasant Valley, LeClaire, Panorama Park, and Riverdale in Iowa and Silvis, Milan, Hampton, Carbon Cliff, Port Byron, Andalusia, Coal Valley, and Colona in Illinois. The Quad Cities has a total population of over 380,000 people.

Geography
Riverdale is located at 41.53556°N, -90.46722°W (41.535466, −90.467216).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.20 sqmi, of which 1.84 sqmi is land and 0.36 sqmi is water.

Neighborhoods
There are several distinct neighborhoods in Riverdale:
 * Belmont Road - There are two clusters of homes along Belmont Road: one is directly adjacent to Pleasant Valley High School and the other is near the intersection of Belmont Road and Valley Drive (Old Hwy 67).
 * Fenno Hill - This neighborhood consists of homes along Fenno Drive, Fenno Road and Valley Drive (Old Hwy 67) near the eastern edge of the community.
 * Haven's Acres - This neighborhood consists of homes along Bellingham Street, Kensington Street, Wisteria Lane and Sycamore Lane. The neighborhood includes two parks, Peggy's Park (and playground) and Van Gundy Park.
 * Pleasant Hills - This neighborhood consists of homes along Manor Drive, Circle Drive, Fieldcrest Road, Windsor Drive, and Elmhurst Lane. The area features Volunteer Park and Bicentennial Park and lies directly west of the Belmont Road Campus of Eastern Iowa Community College.
 * Woods Estates - This neighborhood is located on the site of the historic Welch Farm, one of the original farms in the area. The land for the development was purchased in 2017. Development of the site began in 2018 and the first homes were occupied in 2020. The neighborhood is located along the western border of the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 405 people, 162 households, and 128 families living in the city. The population density was 220.1 PD/sqmi. There were 186 housing units at an average density of 101.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 162 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.0% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 48.4 years. 20% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 32.2% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 656 people, 270 households, and 193 families living in the city. The population density was 366.8 PD/sqmi. There were 285 housing units at an average density of 159.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.87% White, 0.61% African American, 0.15% Asian, 0.46% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.29% of the population.

There were 270 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 24.8% 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 2.43 and the average family size was 2.88.

26.1% are under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,656, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $28,194 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,074. About 13.9% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.5% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Riverdale is within the Pleasant Valley Community School District.

Riverdale is zoned to Riverdale Heights Elementary School in Bettendorf. The district's sole junior high, Pleasant Valley Junior High School, is in LeClaire. Pleasant Valley High School, the district's sole high school, is in the Riverdale city limits.

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges also maintains the Belmont Road Campus of Scott Community College in Riverdale.

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Defiance, Iowa

Defiance is a city in Shelby County, Iowa, United States, along the West Branch of the West Nishnabotna River. The population was 245 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Defiance had its start in 1882 by the building of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad through that territory.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.39 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 284 people, 121 households, and 82 families residing in the city. The population density was 728.2 PD/sqmi. There were 132 housing units at an average density of 338.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 121 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 47.8 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.3% were from 25 to 44; 38.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 346 people, 125 households, and 98 families residing in the city. The population density was 868.9 PD/sqmi. There were 131 housing units at an average density of 329.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.95% White, 1.16% Native American, 2.89% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.89% of the population.

There were 125 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,875, and the median income for a family was $40,125. Males had a median income of $25,673 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,492. About 4.1% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Harlan Community School District operates local public schools. The district serves the towns of Harlan, Defiance, Earling, Panama, Portsmouth and Westphalia, the unincorporated communities of Jacksonville and Corley, and the surrounding rural areas.

Notable natives

 * C. A. Robins, 22nd Governor of Idaho; born in Defiance.

title: Defiance, Iowa


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Earling, Iowa

Earling is a city in Shelby County, Iowa, United States. The population was 397 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Earling had its start 1881-1882 by the building of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway through that territory.

The town was platted in 1882 by the Milwaukee Land Company and was first known as Marthan. However, there was already a town called Marathon in Iowa, so the name of the town was soon changed to Earling, in honor of Albert J. Earling who in 1882 was division superintendent of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. (Earling became president of said Railroad on September 23, 1899.)

Earling is well known in paranormal circles for being the site of the 1928 exorcism of Anna Ecklund. Over 23 days in 1928, a Roman Catholic Capuchin named Theophilus Riesinger worked to exorcise demons from Emma Schmidt at the local Franciscan convent. One of the priests involved wrote an account several years later in which he made a variety of supernatural claims, including that Ecklund flew threw the air during the exorcism and clung to the wall over a door, that locals noticed strange noises and odors, and that the 23 day exorcism resulted in the expulsion of several demons from Ecklund.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.60 sqmi, all of it land. The city straddles the boundary line between southeast Union Township and northeast Westphalia Township.

Mosquito Creek rises near Earling.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 437 people, 175 households, and 102 families residing in the city. The population density was 728.3 PD/sqmi. There were 185 housing units at an average density of 308.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.2% African American, 1.4% Native American, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 175 households, of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.7% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 50.1 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 32.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 471 people, 181 households, and 114 families residing in the city. The population density was 772.3 PD/sqmi. There were 186 housing units at an average density of 305.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.36% White, 0.21% Native American, and 0.42% from two or more races.

There were 181 households, out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% 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 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 35.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,702, and the median income for a family was $40,417. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,866. About 5.9% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Harlan Community School District operates local public schools. The district serves the towns of Harlan, Defiance, Earling, Panama, Portsmouth and Westphalia, the unincorporated communities of Jacksonville and Corley, and the surrounding rural areas.

title: Earling, Iowa