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Chillicothe, Iowa

Chillicothe is a city in Wapello County, Iowa, United States. The population was 76 at the 2020 census.

History
Chillicothe was laid out in 1849 and was incorporated in 1881. The word "Chillicothe" is derived from the ancient Shawnee Indian words meaning "Principal Place." It was the name for one of their clans. The main chief of the Shawnee could only come from the Chillicothe clan. When a village was called Chillicothe, it meant that it was home to the principal chief. It was the capital city of the Shawnees until the death of the chief. Then, the capitol would move to the home village of the next main chief. That village would then become Chillicothe.

Chillicothe is the burial place of the oldest man to serve in the Civil War, Curtis King.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.24 sqmi, of which 0.23 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 97 people, 35 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The population density was 421.7 PD/sqmi. There were 45 housing units at an average density of 195.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 35 households, of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 28.6% 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 2.77 and the average family size was 3.33.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 9.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 90 people, 38 households, and 25 families residing in the city. The population density was 395.7 PD/sqmi. There were 44 housing units at an average density of 193.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.78% White, 1.11% Asian, and 1.11% from two or more races.

There were 38 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 28.9% 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 2.37 and the average family size was 2.96.

Population spread: 27.8% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,781, and the median income for a family was $31,750. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,075. There were 12.0% of families and 13.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 33.3% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
The first school Chillicothe had was a one-room school that was named Chillicothe #1, it was demolished and is no longer there. Chillicothe is within the Eddyville–Blakesburg–Fremont Community School District, formed by the 2012 merger of the Eddyville–Blakesburg Community School District and the Fremont Community School District. It previously resided in the Eddyville–Blakesburg district, which was formed in 1994 by the merger of the Eddyville Community School District and the Blakesburg Community School District.

Infrastructure
On the west side of town is a large coal-burning power plant that supplies power to a large part of southeastern Iowa.

The town also rates a bridge across the Des Moines River.

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Eldon, Iowa

Eldon is a city in Wapello County, Iowa, United States. The population was 783 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the site of the small Carpenter Gothic style house that has come to be known as the American Gothic House. Artist Grant Wood used this home for the background in his world-famous 1930 painting American Gothic.

Eldon today is a regional tourist destination with visitors coming to visit the American Gothic House, the Historic Rock Island Railway depot, and the Historic McHaffey Opera House.

History
Eldon got its start in the year 1870, following construction of the Keokuk and Des Moines Railway through the territory. It was incorporated in 1872.

Roseanne Barr and Tom Arnold, who was born in nearby Ottumwa, operated Roseanne and Tom's Big Food Diner in Eldon from 1993 to 1995.

Eldon is also the home of the Wapello County Fair which began in 1868.

Geography
Eldon is located in the southeast corner of Wapello County eleven miles southeast of Ottumwa on the northeast bank of the Des Moines River across the river from the Soap creek confluence. Iowa Highway 16 passes through the community. The Eldon Water Management Area is across the river in adjacent Davis County two miles to the southwest along Soap Creek.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.12 sqmi, of which 1.11 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Education
Eldon is served by the Cardinal Community School District which has its campus 2.5 miles north of the town in rural Wapello County.

Eldon is consolidated with the towns of Agency, Batavia, and the unincorporated communities of Selma and Bladensburg within the Cardinal Community School District.

Cardinal Schools mascot is the "Comet". The Cardinal athletic teams participate in the South Central Conference.

2010 census
At the 2010 census 927 people, 406 households, and 260 families were residing in the city. The population density was 835.1 PD/sqmi. The 448 housing units had an average density of 403.6 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1%.

Of 406 households, 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. 32.3% of households were made up of individuals, and 15% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.28, and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age was 42.3 years old. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census 998 people, 438 households, and 275 families were residing in the city. The population density was 884.3 PD/sqmi. The 470 housing units had an average density of 416.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.20% White, 0.40% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.50%.

Of the 438 households 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 31.7% of households were one person and 18.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.91.

The age distribution was 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median household income was $26,950 and the median family income was $37,250. Males had a median income of $29,261 versus $20,573 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,495. About 11.4% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.0% of those under age 18 and 15.9% of those age 65 or over.

National Register of Historic Places
In addition to the American Gothic House, the following properties are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:

 * Big 4 Fair Art Hall
 * Eldon Public Library
 * McHaffey Opera House

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Kirkville, Iowa

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

History
Kirkville was laid out in 1848 by John Kirkpatrick.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 167 people, 68 households, and 46 families residing in the city. The population density was 298.2 PD/sqmi. There were 74 housing units at an average density of 132.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.6% Native American, 1.2% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 68 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 1.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 23.5% 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 2.46 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 36% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 214 people, 72 households, and 60 families residing in the city. The population density was 386.2 PD/sqmi. There were 79 housing units at an average density of 142.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.53% White and 0.47% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.

There were 72 households, out of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.4% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.3% were non-families. 9.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,354, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $30,156 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,366. About 6.3% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education
Kirkville is within the Eddyville–Blakesburg–Fremont Community School District, formed by the 2012 merger of the Eddyville–Blakesburg Community School District and the Fremont Community School District. It previously resided in the Eddyville–Blakesburg district, which was formed in 1994 by the merger of the Eddyville Community School District and the Blakesburg Community School District.

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Ottumwa, Iowa

Ottumwa is a city in and the county seat of Wapello County, Iowa, United States. The population was 25,529 at the time of the 2020 U.S. Census. Located in the state's southeastern section, the city is split into northern and southern halves by the Des Moines River.

Etymology
The city's name derives from Native American Sac and Fox, alternatively Meskwaki, language. The English language translation is generally presumed to refer to the Appanoose Rapids of the Des Moines River, as "tumbling waters" or similar. Earlier versions of the name were suffixed by the Sac word for place, noc.

Alternative translations of the Native American name include:
 * Place of Perseverance or Self will
 * Place of Hermits
 * Place of the lone chief

History
In May 1843, several investors formed the Appanoose Rapids Company and staked claim to 467 acres of land in the present site of Ottumwa. Their colonization involved claiming land supporting three indigenous settlements. The first official cabin was built in May 1843 after the area was opened to settlement (an earlier cabin built in defiance of this date was destroyed by Army troops at that time). The original platt was titled Louis Ville. In 1844 the city was named as the county seat.

The town was severely damaged during the flood of 1851.

In 1857, coal was being mined from the McCready bank, a site along Bear Creek four miles west of Ottumwa. In 1868, Brown and Godfrey opened a drift mine four miles northwest of town. By 1872, Brown and Godfrey employed 300 men and had an annual production of 77,000 tons. In 1880, the Phillips Coal and Mining Company opened a mine two miles northwest of town. In subsequent years, they opened 5 more shafts in the Phillips and Rutledge neighborhoods, just north of Ottumwa. The Phillips number 5 shaft was 140 ft deep, with a 375-HP steam hoist. By 1889, the state mine inspector's report listed 15 mine shafts in Ottumwa. In 1914, the Phillips Fuel Company produced over 100,000 tons of coal, ranking among the top 24 coal producers in the state. Coal mining was so important to the local economy that, from 1890 to 1892, the Coal Palace was erected in Ottumwa as an exhibition center.

John Morrell & Company and their meat packing comples played a significant role in the development of Ottumwa from 1877 to 1973.

When the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad arrived in Ottumwa in September 1859, it ran parallel to the river channel. The availability of rail transportation encouraged both commercial and industrial expansion along the northwest to southeast axis. Access to the south bank of the river at first was by ferry from the foot of Green Street. By 1875 this ferry had been replaced by a bridge, and a number of additions had been made to the city during the first thirty years, all located on the north side of the Des Moines River. As development (almost exclusively residential) climbed the bluffs, the streets on top of the hills were laid out to compass points, rather than parallel to the river. Although there was some development on the south side of the river, South Ottumwa was not brought into the city limits until the 1880s.

Presidential visits
On five occasions a sitting U.S. president has visited the Bridge City:
 * Benjamin Harrison was the first, in 1890, touring the Coal Palace and then speaking to a crowd of over 40,000 people.
 * In 1903 President Theodore Roosevelt made a brief stop while on a train trip around America.
 * President Harry Truman spent part of his 66th birthday, May 8, 1950, in Ottumwa while on a 16-state train trip in support of his Fair Deal program.
 * In July 1971, President Richard Nixon arrived in Air Force One at the Ottumwa Industrial Airport on his way to dedicate the nearby Rathbun Lake dam and reservoir. It was a homecoming for Nixon of sorts, as he had been stationed at the Ottumwa airport while serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
 * On April 27, 2010, President Barack Obama spoke to a large crowd at the Hellyer Student Center on the campus of Indian Hills Community College.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.53 sqmi, of which 15.86 sqmi is land and 0.67 sqmi is water.

Northeastern Wapello County contains large deposits of coal, and there are also large deposits of clay in the region, which played an important role in the industrial development of Ottumwa.

Ottumwa is the center of the Ottumwa Micropolitan Statistical Area which includes all of Wapello County.

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

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census there were 25,023 people, 10,251 households, and 6,208 families in the city. The population density was 1577.7 PD/sqmi. There were 11,257 housing units at an average density of 709.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.2% White, 4.06% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 4.5% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races.

There were 10,251 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.4% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 37.4 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 24,998 people, 10,383 households, and 6,530 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,582.2 PD/sqmi. There were 11,038 housing units at an average density of 698.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.33% White, 1.27% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.38% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.76% of the population.

There were 10,383 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.88.

Age spread: 22.9% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,174, and the median income for a family was $37,302. Males had a median income of $31,222 versus $20,934 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,040. About 10.9% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.3% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

"Video Game Capital of the World"
As the home of Twin Galaxies, Ottumwa was proclaimed the "Video Game Capital of the World" by a mayoral decree issued on November 30, 1982, by Ottumwa Mayor Jerry Parker. The city's proclamation was recognized by U.S. Senator Charles Grassley. In connection with this proclamation, the city hosted the first North American Video Olympics in the fall of 1982. In 2009, the city council and chamber of commerce authorized a steering committee to plan out the International Video Game Hall of Fame museum, which, while not yet built, has inducted several video game industry professionals, developers and designers, and high-scoring players into the Hall of Fame.

In popular culture

 * Owl City - In his song "The 5th of July", Adam Young mentions Ottumwa as the town in which he was born.
 * Cpl. "Radar" O'Reilly – Company clerk from M*A*S*H television series and books was from Ottumwa, Iowa.
 * The movie The Tuskegee Airmen featured the character Hannibal "Iowa" Lee Jr. (played by Laurence Fishburne), who claimed Ottumwa as his hometown.
 * The television movie The Woman Who Loved Elvis starring Roseanne Barr (then the wife of Ottumwa native Tom Arnold) was partially filmed in Ottumwa.
 * In the sitcom Roseanne, Roseanne Conner's restaurant, the Lanford Lunch Box, was based on the Canteen Lunch in the Alley, in central downtown Ottumwa, which has been a stopping point for Ottumwans since the 1920s. Many famous patrons have been seen eating a "Canteen", a loose meat sandwich similar to a Maid-Rite.

Education
Public School System

The city of Ottumwa and the surrounding rural areas of Wapello County are served by the Ottumwa Community School District.

Ottumwa is served by Ottumwa High School, Evans Middle School, and then multiple neighborhood elementary schools that include Douma and Liberty on the Southern side of the city, while James, Horace Mann, Wilson, and Eisenhower serve the Northern side.

The Ottumwa School District mascot is the Bulldog. The Bulldog athletics participate in the Iowa Alliance Conference. Ottumwa is the home of Indian Hills Community College, a two-year community college. Between 1928 and 1980, it was also home to Ottumwa Heights College, a women's college that merged with Indian Hills in 1979 to create one institution. Indian Hills is located at the former Ottumwa Heights campus.
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Buena Vista University also has a regional campus located on the Indian Hills campus.

Top employers
According to Ottumwa's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city were:

The Quincy Place Mall is a Shopping mall located in Ottumwa.

Media
Paired with Kirksville, Missouri, Ottumwa is a media market region, ranked #201 by Nielsen. Television stations include Fox/NBC/The CW+ affiliate KYOU-TV (channel 15) and K18GU-D (channel 12; translator of KIIN channel 12 in Iowa City). Dual ABC/CBS affiliate KTVO (channel 3) is licensed to and has its main offices near Kirksville, but has a second studio and news bureau in Ottumwa.

The Ottumwa Courier is the primary daily newspaper.

"Ottumwa Radio" is the primary regional radio provider with multiple stations.

Transportation
Ottumwa Regional Airport is a general aviation airport owned by the City of Ottumwa and is operated by the Airport Advisory Board.

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

Ottumwa Transit Authority operates bus services throughout the Ottumwa area. The fixed-route system includes five routes and a shopping shuttle. It also operates a para-transit service known as Ottumwa Transit Authority Lift and Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC), a dial-a-ride service geared towards employees. The five routes that operate Monday through Friday are: #1 North, #2 East West, #3 South Residential, #4 South Commercial, and #7 Airport. There are also two routes that operate on Saturday only; no routes operate on Sunday.

10–15 Regional Transit Agency provides a regional dial-a-ride service throughout Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lucas, Mahaska, Monroe, Van Buren, Wapello and Wayne counties.

Currently, U.S. Route 34 and Iowa Highway 149 serve the town, replacing a former segment of U.S. Highway 63. Route 63 now bypasses the town as part of the Burlington to Des Moines expressway. The Jefferson Street Viaduct over the Des Moines River is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Railroads
The BNSF Railway has tracks through Ottumwa. This is a major corridor in the Chicago-Omaha line that is double track, and western coal makes up a large percentage of the freight carried on this line. The BNSF tracks travel under U.S. Highway 34, pass through the business district, under the U.S. Highway 63 bridge, cross the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern Railroad tracks at grade, exit Ottumwa, and later cross over the Des Moines River on their way to Albia, Iowa, and later Omaha, Nebraska.

The Iowa, Chicago and Eastern Railroad was acquired by the Canadian Pacific in 2008. Ottumwa is located on the Davenport, Iowa, to Kansas City, Mo. line and is a crew change point.

The Norfolk Southern Railway has trackage rights over the BNSF through Ottumwa.

Historic preservation
Ottumwa has many historic structures as well as several historic districts that are listed on the National Register. The city has an active Historic Preservation Commission that works to preserve some of the most important structures in the community since 1989. The following structures and districts are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Historic districts

 * Historic Railroad District
 * Fifth Street Bluff Historic District
 * Ottumwa Cemetery
 * Court Hill Historic District
 * Vogel Place Historic District
 * North Fellows Historic District

Historic structures

 * First National Bank Building 1915
 * Hotel Ottumwa
 * Hoffman Building
 * Benson Building 1930
 * B'nai Jacob Synagogue
 * Foster/Bell House
 * Trinity Episcopal Church
 * Benson Block
 * Burlington Depot
 * J.W. Garner Building
 * Jay Funeral Home
 * Jefferson Street Viaduct
 * Ottumwa Public Library
 * St. Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church
 * Ottumwa City Hall
 * Wapello County Courthouse
 * Ottumwa Young Women's Christian Association

Notable people

 * Tom Arnold – actor
 * Chris Ash - head football coach, Rutgers University
 * Steve Bales – Apollo 11 flight controller
 * Jason Black, former professional mixed martial artist
 * Stephen Blumberg – notorious rare book thief
 * Bud Clancy – major league baseball player
 * Walter Day – video game statistician
 * Edna Ferber – novelist who lived in Ottumwa as a child
 * Elnora M. Gilfoyle – occupational therapist and educator.
 * Donald Keyhoe – Marine Corps major and aviator, UFO researcher and author
 * Dan Knight – jazz pianist, Steinway artist, composer, Pulitzer Prize nominee
 * Bob Lee (baseball) – major league baseball pitcher
 * Herschel Loveless (1911–1989) – 34th Governor of Iowa 1957–61, Mayor of Ottumwa 1949–53
 * Emma Louise Lowe - musician, educator, former First Lady of American Samoa and former First Lady of Guam. Born in Ottumwa.
 * E. J. Mather – college football and basketball player and coach. Born in Ottumwa.
 * Mariannette Miller-Meeks – Iowa Congresswoman, U.S. House of Representatives. Long-time Ottumwa resident.
 * Jack E. McCoy – Iowa state legislator
 * Arthur A. McGiverin – The longest-serving Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court. Lived in Ottumwa for many years. Died in 2019 at the age of 90.
 * R. W. Scott McLeod - U.S. Department of State official and Ambassador to Ireland; grew up in Ottumwa
 * Karen Morley – actress and political activist; born as Mildred Linton, she was adopted and left Iowa for California with her family at age 13
 * Carol Morris – Miss Iowa USA 1956, Miss USA 1956, Miss Universe 1956, actress
 * Honoré Willsie Morrow – author, editor
 * Harry Ostdiek – Major League Baseball player
 * Beverley Owen – actress
 * Overton Phillips – racing driver
 * Mary Florence Potts - iron inventor
 * Daniel F. Steck - U.S. Senator (1926–1931)
 * Hal Walker (1896–1972) – film director
 * Jake Weimer (1873–1928) – Major League Baseball player 1903–05

Namesake

 * The U.S. Navy harbor tug USS Ottumwa (YTB-761) was named for the city.
 * A crater on Mars was named after the city.

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Ackworth, Iowa

Ackworth is a city in Warren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 115 at the 2020 census.

History
Ackworth was laid out in 1874. The community most likely was named after the Ackworth School, in England. In 1878, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to the town. Ackworth was incorporated in 1881.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 sqmi, all of it land.

Demographics
Ackworth is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 83 people, 33 households, and 26 families residing in the city. The population density was 286.2 PD/sqmi. There were 38 housing units at an average density of 131.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 33 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% 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 2.92.

The median age in the city was 44.7 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 19.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 85 people, 31 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The population density was 284.8 PD/sqmi. There were 32 housing units at an average density of 107.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.82% White, 1.18% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 31 households, out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.2% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.7% were non-families. 9.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 2.89.

Age spread: 23.5% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $38,438. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $26,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,478. There were 10.3% of families and 6.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 13.3% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Cumming, Iowa

Cumming is a city in Warren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 436 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the hometown of former Senator Tom Harkin.

A part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area, Cumming is considered one of the smallest incorporated suburbs of the metro area. The smallest of all cities in the five-county metro area is Bevington, in Madison and Warren counties, which had a population of 58 in 2000.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.57 sqmi, of which, 2.56 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

The Great Western Trail passes through the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 351 people, 128 households, and 102 families living in the city. The population density was 137.1 PD/sqmi. There were 136 housing units at an average density of 53.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.9% African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 128 households, of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.3% were non-families. 14.1% 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 2.74 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 40.1 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.5% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 9.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 162 people, 65 households, and 52 families living in the city. The population density was 76.9 PD/sqmi. There were 69 housing units at an average density of 32.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 65 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.3% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.1% 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 2.74.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $52,813, and the median income for a family was $56,071. Males had a median income of $40,893 versus $21,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,575. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

Notable people

 * Brent Allen, musical artist
 * Tom Harkin, United States Senator (1985 - 2015) from Iowa

title: Cumming, Iowa


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Absys

Absys was an early declarative programming language from the University of Aberdeen. It anticipated a number of features of Prolog such as negation as failure, aggregation operators, the central role of backtracking and constraint solving. Absys was the first implementation of a logic programming language.

The name Absys was chosen as an abbreviation for Aberdeen System.

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Hartford, Iowa

Hartford is a city in Warren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 733 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Hartford was laid out in 1849 by John D. Hartman. John D. Hartman was the father of an Indianola mayor.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.03 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 771 people, 279 households, and 208 families residing in the city. The population density was 748.5 PD/sqmi. There were 299 housing units at an average density of 290.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 279 households, of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.4% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the city was 33.3 years. 30.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 9.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 759 people, 271 households, and 208 families residing in the city. The population density was 778.9 PD/sqmi. There were 282 housing units at an average density of 289.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.13% White, 1.98% Native American, 1.98% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.35% of the population.

There were 271 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 20.3% 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 2.80 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,539, and the median income for a family was $45,125. Males had a median income of $31,726 versus $25,882 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,141. About 2.4% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Carlisle Community Schools operates public schools. One school, Hartford Upper Elementary School (grades 4–5), is in Hartford.

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Indianola, Iowa

Indianola is a city in Warren County, Iowa, United States, located 14 mile south of downtown Des Moines. The population was 15,833 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Warren County. Indianola is home to the National Balloon Classic, a nine-day hot air balloon festival held annually in the summer, the Des Moines Metro Opera, a world renowned major American Summer Opera Festival, and Simpson College.

History
Indianola was founded in 1849 as the county seat of Warren County. The town was located near the geographic center of the new county. The town's name was taken from a newspaper account of a Texas ghost town of the same name.

Indianola was incorporated in 1863.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.25 sqmi, all land. The Summerset Trail's southern terminus is in Indianola.

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

Demographics
In 2005, a special census was conducted that revised Indianola's population to 14,156.

As of 2013, there were 15,108 people, 5,477 households, and 3,579 families living in the city. The population density was 1314.0 PD/sqmi. There were 5,893 housing units at an average density of 523.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

Of the 5,477 households 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.7% were non-families. 28.6% of households were one person and 13.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age was 34.1 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 15.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 12,998 people, 4,748 households, and 3,261 families living in the city. The population density was 1,414.7 pd/sqmi. There were 4,981 housing units at an average density of 542.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.92% White, 0.40% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85%.

Of the 4,748 households 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 26.5% of households were one person and 12.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.94.

The age distribution was 23.8% under the age of 18, 15.8% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.

The median household income was $43,725 and the median family income was $52,238. Males had a median income of $36,945 versus $24,401 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,574. About 5.6% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

Religion

21.4%-Catholic

64.5%-Protestant

14.1%-non affiliated

Current elected officials
City Council:

Arts and culture
Indianola is also the home of the National Balloon Classic and National Balloon Museum.

Points of interest

 * Buxton Park Arboretum
 * Des Moines Metro Opera
 * Summerset Winery
 * Simpson College
 * U.S. Ballooning Hall of Fame

Public school system
Indianola is served by the Indianola Community School District.

Indianola has four elementary schools: Indianola Middle School is the only middle school.

Indianola High School is the only senior high school.

Colleges and universities
Simpson College, a liberal arts college of the United Methodist Church, is in Indianola, and was founded in 1860.

Highways
Iowa Highway 92 runs east and west through the city and crosses US Highways 65 and 69 southeast of the central business district.

Railroads
Indianola no longer has railroad service. At one time, it served as a terminus for a branch line of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad which came off the CB&Q mainline at Indianola Junction, which was four miles west of Chariton. There was a brick and stucco depot that stood across the tracks from the Rock Island depot. This line was abandoned in the early 1960s.

The other railroad was the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, which branched off a branch line from Carlisle, which is just southeast of Des Moines, to Summerset Junction, a few miles north of Indianola and on into Winterset. The Winterset to Summerset Junction portion of the line was discontinued in the early 1960s, leaving the Indianola to Carlisle line in place. There was a brick Rock Island depot just to the west of US Highway 65 & 69 in the center of Indianola. This line maintained sporadic service until the Rock Island went bankrupt in 1980. The line was then operated by the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad until the early 1990s, at which point the line was abandoned back to Carlisle. The line was converted to the Summerset Trail from Indianola to Carlisle after abandonment.

The Rock Island and CB&Q lines both came in from the east and paralleled each other as they came into Indianola. They could interchange cars and there was at one point, first class Pullman passenger trains came down the Rock Island and then moved to the CB&Q railroad to Chariton and on to St. Joseph, Missouri. The Rock Island purchased a portion of the CB&Q after it was abandoned. Freight cars were sometimes stored there.

Air service
Scheduled passenger service and general aviation services are provided by Des Moines International Airport, which is 13 miles northwest of Indianola. There are two privately-owned airports near Indianola: Nash Field is four miles south of Indianola and is open to the public. Laverty Field is three miles north of Indianola and requires prior permission to land.

Notable people

 * Edwin K. Barker (1928-2019), educator
 * Casey Blake, baseball player and assistant coach for the Indianola High School girls basketball team
 * Todd Blythe, former football player for the Arena Football League, NFL, and the Canadian Football League
 * George Washington Carver, botanical researcher and agronomy educator
 * Dayton Duncan, writer and documentary filmmaker
 * Junior D. Edwards, posthumous Medal of Honor honoree
 * Erasmus Haworth, geologist
 * James C. Hickman, actuary
 * Paul Homan (1893–1969), economist
 * John Paul Jones, painter
 * Lane Sisters, four sibling singers, including film actress Priscilla Lane (1915-1995)
 * Ralph Parcaut, wrestler
 * Steve Spray, golfer
 * Chris Street, Iowa Hawkeye basketball player
 * Edwin Edgar Voigt, bishop of the Methodist Church
 * Ilo Browne Wallace, Second Lady of the United States, wife of Vice President Henry A. Wallace
 * Ed Yost, inventor of the modern hot air balloon

Technology

 * Indianola has a municipal, Gigabit-capable, fiber optic network and entrepreneurial development programs that links STEM-related activities at its schools and Simpson College to the local tech economy.

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Lacona, Iowa

Lacona is a city in Warren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 345 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area.

History
Lacona was laid out in 1856. It was incorporated in 1881.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 361 people, 152 households, and 102 families residing in the city. The population density was 1002.8 PD/sqmi. There were 165 housing units at an average density of 458.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.7% White and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 152 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.9% were non-families. 28.9% 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 2.38 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 360 people, 151 households, and 97 families residing in the city. The population density was 993.2 PD/sqmi. There were 159 housing units at an average density of 438.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.61% White, 0.28% Asian, and 1.11% from two or more races.

There were 151 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $47,083. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $25,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,897. About 7.9% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Southeast Warren Community School District, which serves the municipality, was formed in 1959 as a consolidation of area schools. It operates SE Warren Elementary in Milo, SE Warren Intermediate in Lacona, and SE Warren Junior-Senior High in Liberty Center.

Notable people

 * Dave Baker, pro baseball player
 * Cliff Clevenger, United States Representative from Ohio 1939-1959

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Martensdale, Iowa

Martensdale is a city in Warren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 421 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Martensdale is located along the Middle River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.40 sqmi, all of it land.

The Great Western Trail has its southern terminus in Martensdale.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 465 people, 186 households, and 116 families living in the city. The population density was 1162.5 PD/sqmi. There were 198 housing units at an average density of 495.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 186 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.6% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.21.

The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 28% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 467 people, 174 households, and 129 families living in the city. The population density was 1,236.3 PD/sqmi. There were 181 housing units at an average density of 479.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.50% White, 0.43% Native American, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.71% of the population.

There were 174 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,833. Males had a median income of $40,441 versus $23,438 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,638. About 4.0% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Milo, Iowa

Milo is a city in Warren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 778 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Milo had its start in the year 1878 by the building of the railroad through Belmont Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.62 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 775 people, 300 households, and 217 families living in the city. The population density was 1250.0 PD/sqmi. There were 327 housing units at an average density of 527.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 300 households, of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.7% were non-families. 23.3% 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 2.58 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 37 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 891 people, 312 households, and 242 families living in the city. The population density was 1,353.2 PD/sqmi. There were 328 housing units at an average density of 529.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.52% White, 0.12% Native American, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.12% of the population.

There were 312 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,927, and the median income for a family was $46,125. Males had a median income of $32,153 versus $24,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,263. About 4.9% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Southeast Warren Community School District, which serves the municipality, was formed in 1959 as a consolidation of area schools. It operates SE Warren Elementary in Milo, SE Warren Intermediate in Lacona, and SE Warren Junior-Senior High in Liberty Center.

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New Virginia, Iowa

New Virginia is a city in Warren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 498 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
New Virginia was laid out in 1856.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 489 people, 196 households, and 134 families living in the city. The population density was 1058.4 PD/sqmi. There were 216 housing units at an average density of 467.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 196 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.6% 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 2.49 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 33.3 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.5% were from 25 to 44; 21.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 469 people, 192 households, and 137 families living in the city. The population density was 1,017.5 PD/sqmi. There were 197 housing units at an average density of 427.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.08% White, 0.21% Pacific Islander, and 1.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population.

There were 192 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 25.2% 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 106.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $36,042 versus $26,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,803. About 8.1% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Interstate 35 Community School District serves the municipality.

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Norwalk, Iowa

Norwalk is a city in Warren County, with some small portions extending into Polk County, in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 12,799 at the time of the 2020 census. The city is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area and is located just south of the Des Moines International Airport.

Early history
The first settlers came to Norwalk area about 1846. One of them, Samuel Crow, settled near the North River. The first construction on the site that is now Norwalk began with a log cabin built by Samuel Snyder. The following year more families settled in the little town known as Pyra. A post office was established in the town on June 18, 1856. George W. Swan laid out the town and erected a hotel. Mr. Swan, who was born in Norwalk, Connecticut and was associated with a newspaper in Norwalk, Ohio, changed the town's name to Norwalk. The first railroad into town was constructed in 1882 a narrow gauge line from Des Moines to Cainsville, Missouri. In the 1890s the railroad was acquired by a subsidiary of the Burlington Railroad and was widened to standard gauge. Its primary use was for shipping the farmers’ livestock to various markets. The line was abandoned in 1947, after a flood had severely damaged the North River bridge.

20th century
Norwalk was incorporated in 1900 with Adam Stiffler serving as its first mayor. At the time, the town was one square mile in size. Phone service was introduced in Norwalk in 1903. Many additions and land acquisition have contributed to Norwalk's growth. The first was the triangle formed by Highway 28, High Road and Cherry Parkway on November 11, 1969. The second was the development of a residential area in what is now the middle of town containing the Norwalk United Methodist Church and the Regency Nursing Home. Several farm annexations were made in the 70s and 80s that greatly expanded the city's footprint. Further annexations continue to this day as the city seeks to maximize its economic growth potential. Norwalk is regionally notable as having three golf courses, two of which sit amidst residential developments, Echo Valley and the Legacy.

21st century
On March 5, 2022, an EF4 tornado struck the city (albeit at a slightly weaker strength), damaging multiple homes and facilities.

Neighborhoods and development areas
Lakewood

On April 1, 1989, the neighborhoods of Lakewood and Echo Valley Estates were annexed into Norwalk. The original Lakewood development was started in 1965 around the man-made Lake Colchester. The south shore of the lake is home to nearly 600 residences and the north side is being heavily marketed for its future development potential.

Echo Valley

The Echo Valley development began in the early 1970s, consisting primarily of residential properties intermixed with the Echo Valley Country Club golf course. Generally considered one of the more upscale areas of town, Echo Valley has emerged as the 2017 host of the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines' Home Show Expo, drawing thousands of visitors to Echo Valley.

The Legacy

The Legacy golf course community incorporating what used to be called the Colonial Meadows development, contains 18 PGA caliber golf holes, over 900 residences suitable to a wide range of housing budgets, and an increasing variety of commercial opportunities for what has become the geographic center of the city. The development incorporates commercial development along Iowa Highway 28 and a regionally unique circular central road which will be completed in 2018.

Rolling Green and Warrior Run

The southeast portion of the city contains the Warrior Run golf course as well as several residential developments that will add hundreds of housing units to the city. Rolling Green will consist of some 250 plus homes, and the Warrior Run Estates development area will add at least a further 100.

McAninch Sports Complex and Norwalk Business Center

A combined development proposal established the McAninch Sports Complex, host to softball, baseball, and soccer events, as well as the Norwalk Business Center, home to multiple industrial users such as meat processing, stone cutting, building materials wholesale, and electronics manufacturing. Windsor Windows is constructing a 160,000+ square foot manufacturing center in the southernmost portion of the business park. Recently, Michael Foods announced the construction of a distribution center which will add $85 million of investment in the city and will be the largest single-site taxpayer in Warren County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.09 sqmi, of which 10.74 sqmi is land and 0.35 sqmi is water.

Norwalk holds the unofficial record for the largest amount of rainfall in a 24-hour period for any town in Iowa, with more than 9 inches falling June 9–10, 2011.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,945 people, 3,261 households, and 2,472 families living in the city. The population density was 832.9 PD/sqmi. There were 3,450 housing units at an average density of 321.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 3,261 households, of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% 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 3.13.

The median age in the city was 34.3 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,884 people, 2,344 households, and 1,903 families living in the city. The population density was 1,049.2 PD/sqmi. There were 2,382 housing units at an average density of 363.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.75% White, 0.23% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.34% of the population.

There were 2,344 households, out of which 49.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 16.1% 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 2.88 and the average family size was 3.22.

Age spread: 33.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $58,933, and the median income for a family was $64,653. Males had a median income of $37,571 versus $30,455 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,895. About 1.8% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Local public schools in Norwalk are part of the Norwalk Community School District.

Sister cities

 * Vushtrri, Kosovo (2017)

Notable People

 * Matt Dermody, pitcher in Major League Baseball
 * Joel Hanrahan, pitcher in Major League Baseball
 * Jason Momoa, actor (originally from Nānākuli, Honolulu, Hawaii)
 * Brandon Routh, actor
 * Jeremy Stephens, mixed martial arts fighter formerly of UFC
 * Summer Ackerman, Former Playboy Model (Girls of the Big 12)

title: Norwalk, Iowa


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Sandyville, Iowa

Sandyville is a city in Warren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 58 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Sandyville was laid out in 1851. It was named for its founder, J. Moorman Sandy.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 51 people, 23 households, and 16 families living in the city. The population density was 100.0 PD/sqmi. There were 28 housing units at an average density of 54.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White and 2.0% African American.

There were 23 households, of which 17.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% 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 2.63.

The median age in the city was 47.4 years. 11.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 39.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% 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 61 people, 27 households, and 18 families living in the city. The population density was 119.6 PD/sqmi. There were 28 housing units at an average density of 54.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.08% White, and 4.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.92% of the population.

There were 27 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% 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 2.26 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.4% under the age of 18, 16.4% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 34.4% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 134.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 155.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,667, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,028. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

title: Sandyville, Iowa


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Spring Hill, Iowa

Spring Hill is a city in Warren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 68 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Spring Hill was laid out in 1872.

Geography
Spring Hill is located along the Middle River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.12 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 63 people in 28 households, including 15 families, in the city. The population density was 525.0 PD/sqmi. There were 30 housing units at an average density of 250.0 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 98.4% White and 1.6% African American.

Of the 28 households 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.0% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.4% were non-families. 32.1% of households were one person and 10.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age was 41.8 years. 19% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.6% male and 44.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 92 people in 31 households, including 23 families, in the city. The population density was 773.4 PD/sqmi. There were 33 housing units at an average density of 277.4 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 98.91% White and 1.09% Asian.

Of the 31 households 48.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 19.4% of households were one person and none had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.42.

The age distribution was 34.8% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 2.2% 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median household income was $33,750 and the median family income was $31,875. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,671. There were 10.5% of families and 10.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 14.8% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Spring Hill, Iowa


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St. Marys, Iowa

St. Marys or Saint Marys is a city in Warren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 108 at the time of the 2020 census.

St. Marys is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
St. Marys (originally spelled St. Mary's with the apostrophe s) was laid out about 1870.

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 127 people in 42 households, including 34 families, in the city. The population density was 907.1 PD/sqmi. There were 46 housing units at an average density of 328.6 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 99.2% White and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6%.

Of the 42 households 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 19.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.0% were non-families. 16.7% of households were one person and 11.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.35.

The median age was 37.6 years. 35.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 7.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.1% male and 55.9% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 134 people in 49 households, including 36 families, in the city. The population density was 968.3 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 354.1 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49%.

Of the 49 households 46.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 24.5% of households were one person and 10.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.31.

The age distribution was 34.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median household income was $38,750 and the median family income was $49,500. Males had a median income of $28,929 versus $25,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,747. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

title: St. Marys, Iowa


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Ainsworth, Iowa

Ainsworth is a city in Washington County, Iowa, United States. It is a part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 511 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Highland Community School District.

History
Ainsworth was laid out in 1858, and named after its founder, D. H. Ainsworth. The town was incorporated June 18, 1892.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.38 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 567 people, 209 households, and 153 families living in the city. The population density was 1492.1 PD/sqmi. There were 218 housing units at an average density of 573.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.1% White, 0.9% African American, 4.9% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.6% of the population.

There were 209 households, of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.8% were non-families. 21.5% 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 2.71 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the city was 33.4 years. 31.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 10.6% 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 524 people, 199 households, and 137 families living in the city. The population density was 1,381.0 PD/sqmi. There were 208 housing units at an average density of 548.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.41% White, 0.38% Native American, 8.02% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.65% of the population.

There were 199 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.26.

Age spread: 30.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,071, and the median income for a family was $50,208. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,627. About 7.2% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Highland Community School District operates public schools serving the community, including Highland Elementary School in Riverside and Highland Middle-High School in an unincorporated area.

The district previously operated Ainsworth Elementary School, which closed in 2017. In 2017 the school had 70 students. District leadership stated that it would have had to spend upkeep of $50,000 if it remained open. Students were rezoned to Highland Elementary.

title: Ainsworth, Iowa


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Brighton, Iowa

Brighton is a city in Washington County, Iowa, United States. It's part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 600 at the 2020 census.

History
Brighton was laid out in 1840. During the 1840s and 1850 quickly developed into one of the largest centres of hog production west of the Mississippi. In 1851, David Powers discovered the fossil remains of a Mastodon. The fossil was three and a half feet long, fourteen inches wide at the larger end, and weighed eighty-three pounds. In 1854 Brighton was sorely afflicted by the Cholera.

In 1882, the Iowa Central Railway and the narrow-gauge Burlington and Western Railway battled for right-of-way as they built west from Coppock toward Brighton. At several points, crews for the rival railroads tore up tracks the other had put down. The line through Brighton was originally platted as a street, 3 blocks south of the business district. The B&W reached Brighton in mid 1882 and claimed the entire street as its right-of way. After vandalism, arrests and court battles, the two lines built parallel tracks down the street (with the B&W claiming the center line) to their crossing west of town. This has been described as the Brighton Railroad War. Both lines crossed the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad on the east side of town. The Burlington and Western was later widened and taken over by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy and the Iowa Central was taken over by the Minneapolis and St. Louis.

There were three railroad depots in town. The Burlington and Western (after 1902, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy) depot was on the east side of town, at the south end of Liberty St. The Iowa Central (after 1901, the Minneapolis and St. Louis) depot was on the west side, between Mechanic St. and Harrison St. The Rock Island depot was several blocks south, also between Mechanic and Harrison. The Rock Island had a stockyard west of its depot, while the Burlington and Western stockyard was east of its depot.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.71 sqmi, all of it land.

Brighton is located where Iowa State Road 78 and Iowa State Road 1 meet and is located near the Skunk River and near Lake Darling State Park.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 652 people, 269 households, and 178 families living in the city. The population density was 918.3 PD/sqmi. There were 295 housing units at an average density of 415.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 269 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.8% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% 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 2.87.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% 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 687 people, 285 households, and 190 families living in the city. The population density was 955.3 PD/sqmi. There were 302 housing units at an average density of 419.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.27% White, 0.44% African American and 0.29% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29% of the population.

There were 285 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,139, and the median income for a family was $35,781. Males had a median income of $27,450 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,140. About 8.9% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 21.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Washington Community School District operates local area schools, including Washington High School.

Notable residents

 * Francis W. Cushman, U.S. Representative from Washington
 * William Ward Johnson, U.S. Representative from California
 * Mila Tupper Maynard, Unitarian minister
 * Ellen Smith Tupper, American apiarist and first female editor of an entomological journal

title: Brighton, Iowa


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Crawfordsville, Iowa

Crawfordsville is a city in Washington County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 277 at the 2020 census.

History
Crawfordsville is named for the Crawford family of pioneer settlers.

The first private meeting of what would become the Republican Party came when Whig Party defectors met privately in Crawfordsville in February, 1854. The meeting was to lay the groundwork for the creation of a new political party. The first public meeting was held in Ripon, Wisconsin one month later.

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 264 people in 110 households, including 76 families, in the city. The population density was 754.3 PD/sqmi. There were 120 housing units at an average density of 342.9 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 93.9% White, 0.8% African American, 1.1% Native American, 3.4% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.1%.

Of the 110 households 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 28.2% of households were one person and 13.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age was 45.3 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.7% were from 25 to 44; 32.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 295 people in 117 households, including 78 families, in the city. The population density was 803.0 PD/sqmi. There were 122 housing units at an average density of 332.1 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 99.66% White and 0.34% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02%.

Of the 117 households 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.1% of households were one person and 11.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.13.

The age distribution was 29.8% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.

The median household income was $39,063 and the median family income was $38,571. Males had a median income of $28,036 versus $22,813 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,238. None of the families and 2.0% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 6.1% of those over 64.

Education
WACO Community School District operates local public schools.

title: Crawfordsville, Iowa


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Amiga E

Amiga E is a programming language created by Wouter van Oortmerssen on the Amiga computer. The work on the language started in 1991 and was first released in 1993. The original incarnation of Amiga E was being developed until 1997, when the popularity of the Amiga platform dropped significantly after the bankruptcy of Amiga intellectual property owner Escom AG.

According to Wouter van Oortmerssen:"'It is a general-purpose programming language, and the Amiga implementation is specifically targeted at programming system applications. [...] '"In his own words:"'Amiga E was a tremendous success, it became one of the most popular programming languages on the Amiga.'"

Overview
Amiga E combines features from several languages but follows the original C programming language most closely in terms of basic concepts. Amiga E's main benefits are fast compilation (allowing it to be used in place of a scripting language), very readable source code, flexible type system, powerful module system, exception handling (not C++ variant), and Object-oriented programming.

Amiga E was used to create the core of the popular Amiga graphics software Photogenics.

"Hello, World!" example
A "Hello, World!" program in Amiga E looks like this: PROC main WriteF('Hello, World!') ENDPROC

History
1993: The first public release of Amiga E; the first release on Aminet was in September, although the programming language source codes were published on the Amiga E mailing list at least since May.

1997: The last version of Amiga E is released (3.3a).

1999: Unlimited compiler executable of Amiga E is released.

1999: Source code of the Amiga E compiler in m68k assembler is released under the GPL.

Amiga E
The first compiler. It was written by Wouter van Oortmerssen in the m68k assembler. It supports tools that are written in E. The compiler generates 68000 machine code directly.
 * Platforms: AmigaOS and compatibles.
 * Targets: Originally AmigaOS with 68000 CPU, but has modules that can handle 68060 architecture.
 * Status: Stable, mature, discontinued, source available, freeware.

CreativE
It was created by Tomasz Wiszkowski. It is based on the GPL sources of Amiga E and adds many extensions to the compiler.
 * Platforms: AmigaOS and compatibles.
 * Targets: Like Amiga E, plus some limited support for the last generations of m68k CPUs.
 * Status: Stable, mature, discontinued in 2001, source available, freeware.

PowerD
It was created by Martin Kuchinka, who cooperated with Tomasz Wiszkowski in the Amiga development group "The Blue Suns." It is derived from the Amiga E and CreativE languages but is incompatible with the former due to syntax changes.
 * Platforms: AmigaOS and compatibles.
 * Targets: AmigaOS 3.0 or newer; at least 68020 CPU+FPU or PowerPC (PPC); and 4MB of RAM.
 * Status: Stable, mature, closed source, freeware. The project has been dormant since 2010.

YAEC
Written from scratch in Amiga E by Leif Salomonsson and published in 2001. It uses an external assembler and linker. The project was abandoned in favor of ECX.
 * Platforms: AmigaOS and compatibles.
 * Targets: AmigaOS 3.0 with 68020 CPU and FPU.
 * Status: Obsolete, unfinished, discontinued, closed source, freeware.

ECX
A compiler and tools written from scratch by Leif Salomonsson in Amiga E, with internal functions developed in m68k and PPC assemblers. It can compile itself, supports multiple targets, and adds many extensions.
 * Platforms: AmigaOS compatibles and derivatives.
 * Targets: AmigaOS 3.0, AmigaOS 4, and MorphOS with m68k or PPC architecture.
 * Status: Stable, mature, open source, freeware. The project has been dormant since 2013.

RE
RE was created by Marco Antoniazzi in PowerD. It is not fully compatible with the Amiga E.
 * Platforms: AmigaOS and compatibles.
 * Targets: AmigaOS 3.0 68020 CPU+FPU; PPC.
 * Status: Stable, closed source, freeware. Dormant since 2008.

Portabl E
Created by Christopher Handley. It is a meta-compiler written from scratch in Amiga E. It can compile itself and supports multiple targets.
 * Platforms: AmigaOS (m68k), AmigaOS 4 (PPC), AROS, MorphOS, Linux, and Windows,
 * Targets: C++ and Amiga E. The Amiga E code is compatible with CreativE, and with proper settings, it can be compatible with the ECX compiler.
 * Status: Stable, mature, under development, closed source, freeware.

E-VO
It is a derivative of the Amiga E compiler, written by Darren Coles. It expands upon the original language and incorporates features from the CreativE compiler.
 * Platforms: AmigaOS and compatibles.
 * Targets: Like Amiga E; AmigaOS with 68000 and 020+ CPU.
 * Status: Stable, mature, under development, source available, freeware.

title: Amiga E


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Kalona, Iowa

Kalona is a city in Washington County, Iowa. It is part of the Iowa City metropolitan area. The population was 2,630 at the time of the 2020 census. Kalona is the second-largest city in Washington County.

History
Amish settlement in what is now the Kalona area began in the 1840s, placing the Amish among the first European settlers in the area. The split between Old Order Amish and Amish Mennonites occurred in the 1860s in most places, but it was not until the 1880s that the formal split occurred in Iowa, even though a process of sorting out between conservatives and change-minded Amish had begun a decade earlier or so in Iowa. Most Amish Mennonites later assimilated and lost their Amish identity. The Beachy Amish broke away from the Old Orders in the 1920s.

The Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway built a 66-mile branch from Iowa City to What Cheer via Kalona in 1879.

Kalona was established by the railroad on August 6, 1879. The name was suggested to the railroad by a Mr. Myers, who owned a bull of that name. The town remained unincorporated until 1890.

Kalona is home to a burgeoning craft, antiques, and local products industry. Its proximity to both Iowa City, Iowa and a large Amish settlement have allowed growth in population and industry in recent years. The town is home to a variety of locally owned shops and restaurants. The city centers around the historic old town business section of Kalona, which features many local businesses that are popular with tourists.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.15 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,363 people, 1,053 households, and 657 families living in the city. The population density was 1158.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,141 housing units at an average density of 559.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 1,053 households, of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.6% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 45.7 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 23% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.5% male and 54.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,293 people, 947 households, and 597 families living in the city. The population density was 1,119.9 PD/sqmi. There were 986 housing units at an average density of 481.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.08% White, 0.22% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 947 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $45,897. Males had a median income of $30,776 versus $24,974 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,474. About 5.0% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Culture
Not far from Kalona is located one of the largest Amish settlements west of the Mississippi with eleven church districts and a population of roughly 1,200 people. It is the oldest in Iowa, founded in 1846. The Kalona New Order Amish affiliation is one of the most liberal concerning the use of technology, allowing even tractors for field work. Kalona is the home of the Iowa Mennonite Archives, located at the Kalona Historical Village. Noah Troyer (1831–1886), one of the two "sleeping preachers" among the Amish Mennonites, lived three miles north of Kalona. The Iowa Mennonite School is located a few miles northwest of Kalona.

Education
The Mid-Prairie Community School District operates local area public schools.

title: Kalona, Iowa