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Arion, Iowa

Arion is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States, along the Boyer River. The population was 97 at the 2020 census.

History
The community was named for Arion, an ancient Greek poet.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.48 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 108 people, 43 households, and 26 families living in the city. The population density was 225.0 PD/sqmi. There were 48 housing units at an average density of 100.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.7% White, 6.5% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the population.

There were 43 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 38 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 31.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.7% male and 46.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 136 people, 56 households, and 38 families living in the city. The population density was 286.4 PD/sqmi. There were 61 housing units at an average density of 128.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.65% White, 0.74% Native American, 3.68% from other races, and 2.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.09% of the population.

There were 56 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.71.

22.8% are under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,654. There were 23.3% of families and 27.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 38.6% of under eighteens and 50.0% of those over 64.

Education
Boyer Valley Community School District operates public schools serving the community. It was a part of the Dow City-Arion Community School District until July 1, 1994, when it merged into the Boyer Valley district.

title: Arion, Iowa


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Aspinwall, Iowa

Aspinwall is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States. The population was 33 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.18 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 40 people, 22 households, and 12 families living in the city. The population density was 222.2 PD/sqmi. There were 27 housing units at an average density of 150.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 22 households, of which 13.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.5% were non-families. 45.5% 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 1.82 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age in the city was 55.5 years. 12.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15% were from 25 to 44; 52.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 58 people, 23 households, and 18 families living in the city. The population density was 584.9 PD/sqmi. There were 25 housing units at an average density of 252.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 23 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 20.7% from 25 to 44, 31.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,786, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,835. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education
Aspinwall is served by the IKM–Manning Community School District.

It was previously in the IKM Community School District, which formed on July 1, 1992. That in turn, on July 1, 2011, merged into IKM–Manning.

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Buck Grove, Iowa

Buck Grove is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States. The population was 34 at the 2020 census.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 43 people, 18 households, and 12 families living in the city. The population density was 119.4 PD/sqmi. There were 19 housing units at an average density of 52.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 18 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 27.8% 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 2.39 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 51.5 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.2% were from 45 to 64; and 23.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.8% male and 44.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 49 people, 20 households, and 13 families living in the city. The population density was 133.6 PD/sqmi. There were 21 housing units at an average density of 57.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 20 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 34.7% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,417, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $23,906 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,492. There were no families and 10.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
The Denison Community School District operates area public schools.

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Charter Oak, Iowa

Charter Oak is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States, along the East Soldier River. The population was 535 at the 2020 census.

History
Charter Oak was first mentioned in newspapers August 13, 1869. The town Post Office was established May 4, 1876. The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway was completed in February 1887, bringing the train through town twice daily as it hauled postage and freight from Manilla to Sioux City. Articles of Incorporation were filed for the town of Charter Oak February 14, 1891.

Charter Oak was a busy community with many businesses to employ community members. The first school was built in 1889, as the community grew the school became too small. The current school building was built in 1916. In 1929 the first street was paved.

In 1980 the freight service on the Chicago, Milwaukee, & St. Paul Railroad ended, the rail line was removed, and the station was sold.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.48 sqmi, all land.

Major Highway
Iowa Highway 141

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 502 people, 229 households, and 125 families living in the city. The population density was 1045.8 PD/sqmi. There were 268 housing units at an average density of 558.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.6% African American, 1.4% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.2% of the population.

There were 229 households, of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.4% were non-families. 41.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 530 people, 245 households, and 149 families living in the city. The population density was 1,084.4 PD/sqmi. There were 275 housing units at an average density of 562.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.62% White and 0.38% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

There were 245 households, out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,482, and the median income for a family was $40,781. Males had a median income of $26,838 versus $19,712 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,583. About 3.1% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Charter Oak–Ute Community School District; consisting of Charter Oak, Soldier, and Ute; operates a K-8 public school.

Charter Oak-Ute CSD is in a Whole Grade Sharing partnership with Maple Valley Anthon-Oto CSD for grades 9-12.

Open Enrollment allows students to enroll in other districts, neighboring districts that students also enroll in are Denison Community School District and Boyer Valley Community School District, following the terms and conditions of Iowa Code 282.18 and Iowa Administrative Code 281-17.

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Deloit, Iowa

Deloit is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, along the Boyer River. The population was 250 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Deloit was platted in 1899. It was named after Beloit, Wisconsin, but the name was later altered.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.42 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 264 people, 109 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was 628.6 PD/sqmi. There were 123 housing units at an average density of 292.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.5% White, 11.0% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.0% of the population.

There were 109 households, of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 288 people, 114 households, and 76 families living in the city. The population density was 684.4 PD/sqmi. There were 123 housing units at an average density of 292.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.40% White, 0.69% Native American, 2.78% from other races, and 3.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.17% of the population.

There were 114 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 24.6% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $40,568. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,446. About 3.4% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.7% of those 65 or over.

Education
The Denison Community School District operates public schools in the area.

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Denison, Iowa

Denison is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States, along the Boyer River, and located in both Denison Township and East Boyer Township. The population was 8,373 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Crawford County.

History
Denison was laid out in 1856; the town was incorporated in 1875. Denison was named for its founder, J. W. Denison.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.57 sqmi, of which, 6.54 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

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

Demographics

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 8,298 people, 2,816 households, and 1,866 families living in the city. The population density was 1268.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,968 housing units at an average density of 453.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 70.6% White, 2.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 23.0% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 42.1%.

Of the 2,816 households 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.7% were non-families. 28.1% of households were one person and 13.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.36.

The median age was 32.6 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 21.3% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,339 people, 2,674 households, and 1,756 families living in the city. The population density was 1,185.5 PD/sqmi. There were 2,837 housing units at an average density of 458.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup as reported by the Census was 86.92% White, 1.59% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.82% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 9.02% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.36% of the population.

Racial diversity in Dension has been increasing since the mid-1980s. According to a New York Times article, 20% of Denison's high-school age children were nonwhite in 2005, compared to approximately 50% of kindergarteners.

Of the 2,674 households 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 28.9% of households were one person and 15.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.08.

The age distribution was26.0% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median household income was $33,187 and the median family income was $41,362. Males had a median income of $30,145 versus $20,538 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,391. About 6.1% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Sites in Denison listed on the National Register of Historic Places include:
 * Carey House
 * Clarence D. Chamberlin House
 * Crawford County Courthouse
 * Park Motel
 * William A. McHenry House
 * Yellow Smoke Park Bridge

Government
Denison is governed by a mayor and a five-member city council

The Denison Mayor is the chief executive officer of the city and presiding officer of the city council. The Denison Mayor serves a 2-year term. The current mayor of Denison is Pam Soseman. (Elected: November 2019 | Term: December 31, 2021)

Denison City Council members serve overlapping four-year terms. The council consists of one representative from each of the city's three wards, plus two at-large representatives.

Denison's City Manager is Ned Ahart.

The City of Denison is organized into the following departments: Administration, Public Works, Library, Aquatic Center, Fire Department, Police Department, and Conference Center.

Education
The Denison Community School District operates area public schools.

Notable people

 * Kyle Borland, NFL player
 * Charles Congden Carpenter, naturalist and herpetologist
 * Clarence Duncan Chamberlin, aviation pioneer
 * James Perry Conner (1851–1924) five-term US Representative from 1900 to 1909
 * Chuck Darling, member of 1956 Summer Olympics basketball gold medalists, First team All-American at University of Iowa
 * Jim Garrison, New Orleans District Attorney who investigated Kennedy assassination conspiracy theories
 * Arthur C. Greene (1881-1958), member of the Iowa House of Representatives
 * James E. Hansen, head of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies
 * Donna Reed, Academy Award-winning actress; Donna Reed Foundation's headquarters are in Denison
 * Brandon Scherff, offensive guard for the NFL's Washington Commanders and Jacksonville Jaguars
 * L.M. Shaw (1848–1932) 17th Governor of Iowa and United States Secretary of the Treasury

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Dow City, Iowa

Dow City is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States, along the Boyer River. The population was 485 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Judge S. E. Dow settled at what is now Dow City in 1855. In 1869, he laid out the town in anticipation of the railroad being built through the settlement. The railroad depot was built in 1870.

Dow City is the location of the historic Dow House, which was built in 1872.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.32 sqmi, all land.

Dow City is located on U.S. Route 30 and is thirty miles north of Interstate 80.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 510 people, 219 households, and 137 families living in the city. The population density was 1593.8 PD/sqmi. There were 242 housing units at an average density of 756.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 0.2% Native American, 6.1% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.0% of the population.

There were 219 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 42.4 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 503 people, 227 households, and 142 families living in the city. The population density was 1,578.3 PD/sqmi. There were 248 housing units at an average density of 778.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.82% White, 1.19% Asian, 1.19% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.59% of the population.

There were 227 households, out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,547, and the median income for a family was $37,813. Males had a median income of $30,104 versus $17,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,108. About 2.9% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Boyer Valley Community School District operates public schools serving the community. It was a part of the Dow City-Arion Community School District until July 1, 1994, when it merged into the Boyer Valley district.

Notable person

 * Arthur Bowring, rancher and legislator

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Kiron, Iowa

Kiron is a town in Crawford County, Iowa, United States. The population was 267 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Kiron was platted in 1899. It was supposedly named after a place in China.

Another popular etymology is that the town was named after the Kidron Valley, in the Bible, but due to a typographical error, the D had been omitted.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.21 sqmi, all land.

Kiron is six miles east of U.S. Route 59 at Iowa Highway 39.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 279 people, 121 households, and 77 families living in the city. The population density was 1328.6 PD/sqmi. There were 134 housing units at an average density of 638.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.4% White, 8.2% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.1% of the population.

There were 121 households, of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% 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 2.74.

The median age in the city was 46.6 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 273 people, 126 households, and 75 families living in the city. The population density was 1,337.6 PD/sqmi. There were 136 housing units at an average density of 666.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.24% White, 1.47% Native American, 2.20% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.56% of the population.

There were 126 households, out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,429, and the median income for a family was $34,861. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,061. About 11.3% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.9% of those 65 or over.

Education
The Denison Community School District operates area public schools.

Notable people

 * Steve King, U.S. Representative

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Ricketts, Iowa

Ricketts is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States, along the Middle Soldier River. The population was 109 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Ricketts was platted in 1899. It was named for an early settler. A post office has been in operation in Ricketts since 1899.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 145 people, 48 households, and 37 families living in the city. The population density was 557.7 PD/sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 211.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White and 6.2% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.3% of the population.

There were 48 households, of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.9% were non-families. 20.8% 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 3.02 and the average family size was 3.46.

The median age in the city was 33.8 years. 35.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 22% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 144 people, 56 households, and 39 families living in the city. The population density was 564.6 PD/sqmi. There were 61 housing units at an average density of 239.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.31% White, 0.69% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population.

There were 56 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 12.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $24,688 versus $12,292 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,017. There were 8.3% of families and 12.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 25.0% of under eighteens and 6.1% of those over 64.

title: Ricketts, Iowa


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Schleswig, Iowa

Schleswig is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States. The population was 830 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Schleswig was laid out in 1899. The city was named after the Schleswig in Germany and Denmark, from which the original settlers came.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.31 sqmi, of which 1.30 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 882 people, 377 households, and 246 families living in the city. The population density was 678.5 PD/sqmi. There were 419 housing units at an average density of 322.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.9% White, 0.6% African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.4% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.9% of the population.

There were 377 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.7% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 43.8 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 21% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 833 people, 368 households, and 248 families living in the city. The population density was 633.5 PD/sqmi. There were 411 housing units at an average density of 312.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.76% White, 0.12% Asian, and 0.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.

There were 368 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 28.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,328, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $30,429 versus $17,438 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,805. About 3.3% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Schleswig, Iowa


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Vail, Iowa

Vail is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States. The population was 396 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Vail was laid out in 1871, and incorporated in 1875. The city was named for C. E. Vail, a relative of railroad magnate John Insley Blair.

On April 26th, 2024, the town took a direct hit from a large tornado.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 436 people, 174 households, and 120 families living in the city. The population density was 764.9 PD/sqmi. There were 189 housing units at an average density of 331.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.9% Native American, 8.9% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.4% of the population.

There were 174 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.0% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 42.3 years. 27.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 31.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 452 people, 185 households, and 128 families living in the city. The population density was 808.0 PD/sqmi. There were 196 housing units at an average density of 350.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.57% White, 0.88% African American, 0.22% Asian, 1.33% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.77% of the population.

There were 185 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.95.

28.1% are under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $39,107. Males had a median income of $24,500 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,071. About 6.2% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Ar-We-Va Community School District operates local area schools.

Notable person

 * SSgt. William 'Billy Jack' Dieter, bombardier on crew #6 on the Doolittle Raid

title: Vail, Iowa


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Westside, Iowa

Westside is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States. The population was 285 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Westside was laid out in 1872. The city name is derived from its presence slightly to the west of the divide between the Mississippi and Missouri river watersheds.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.47 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 299 people, 143 households, and 91 families living in the city. The population density was 203.4 PD/sqmi. There were 150 housing units at an average density of 102.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.3% White, 0.3% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 143 households, of which 21.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.60.

The median age in the city was 52.3 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.8% were from 45 to 64; and 30.4% 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 327 people, 146 households, and 109 families living in the city. The population density was 220.8 PD/sqmi. There were 154 housing units at an average density of 104.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 146 households, out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.5% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.60.

19.9% are under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 25.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,250, and the median income for a family was $40,357. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,545. About 2.5% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty-five or over.

Education
The Ar-We-Va Community School District operates local area schools.

title: Westside, Iowa


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Adel, Iowa

Adel is a city in and the county seat of Dallas County, Iowa. It is located along the North Raccoon River. Its population was 6,153 at the time of the 2020 Census.

History
Adel is the oldest town within Dallas County. Originally called Penoach, Adel was incorporated in 1847, and changed to its current name in 1849. In 1855, there were about twenty-five houses in Adel and three stores. From that time onward, the city began to grow at a faster rate.

Situated along the river, Adel had a good supply of water-power for a flour mill. It was to be situated on a section of property owned by Noeingerl Cantrel & Co. J. H. Strong of Des Moines, and H. H. Moffatt built the mill in 1856–57 at a cost of $20,000. The dam was constructed with about eight feet of head water. The mill was kept in good repair, able to average from twelve to fifteen bushels per hour, with a capability of thirty per hour, but was destroyed in 1913.

The railroad reached other towns in Dallas County before Adel, and the town was threatened with losing the county seat. Adel business owners backed the Des Moines Western Railroad Company, which was soon renamed as the Des Moines, Adel, and Western. A narrow gauge railroad was built in the 1870s. The line was rebuilt as standard gauge after the Milwaukee Road purchased the line in the 1890s. Passenger service to Adel was discontinued in 1952, and the line was abandoned in 1987. The line has been repurposed into the popular Raccoon River Valley Trail.

The Adel bank was robbed on March 6, 1895. Two men entered in a buggy and shot a teller, who, though wounded, managed to close the vault and turn the tumblers, preventing the thieves from taking off with a substantial amount. Future Governor of Iowa George W. Clarke had a law office on the second floor. As Clarke descended the stairs, a robber fired his gun. However, the weapon misfired, sparing Clarke's life.

The Dallas County Courthouse, was completed in 1902 at a cost of about $109,000, is located at the center of downtown Adel.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.28 sqmi, of which 3.27 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Demographics

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,682 people, 1,489 households, and 943 families living in the city. The population density was 1126.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,579 housing units at an average density of 482.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 1,489 households, of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 31.6% 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 2.42 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,435 people, 1,369 households, and 898 families living in the city. The population density was 1,050.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,419 housing units at an average density of 433.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.76% White, 0.15% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.52% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.

There were 1,369 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 30.3% 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 2.46 and the average family size was 3.09.

28.5% are under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,423, and the median income for a family was $47,065. Males had a median income of $34,234 versus $26,516 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,743. About 3.1% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Stine Seed, the world's largest private seed company, is based in Adel. It has 15,000 acres of Iowa farmland and is almost entirely owned by Harry Stine and his four children.

Education
Adel is within the Adel–De Soto–Minburn Community School District. The district formed on July 1, 1993, as a result of the merger of the Adel–De Soto Community School District and the Central Dallas Community School District.

Notable people

 * Turner W. Bell
 * George W. Clarke, the 21st governor of Iowa and grandfather of Nile Kinnick
 * Eric Cutler, opera tenor
 * Van Harden, radio personality
 * Nile Kinnick, Iowa Hawkeyes football player, winner of 1939 Heisman Trophy, United States Naval Aviator in World War II
 * Lillian M. Mitchner (1862/64-1954), social reformer
 * Carter Nordman, member of the Iowa House of Representatives
 * Charles Scott, lawyer and judge
 * Harry Stine, businessman and Iowa's only billionaire
 * Ralph Watts, member of the Iowa House of Representatives

title: Adel, Iowa


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Bouton, Iowa

Bouton is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 127 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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

Demographics

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 129 people, 57 households, and 33 families living in the city. The population density was 921.4 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 450.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.8% Native American, and 0.8% from two or more races.

There were 57 households, of which 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.1% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.1% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 45.5 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 39.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.0% male and 45.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 136 people, 59 households, and 38 families living in the city. The population density was 971.3 PD/sqmi. There were 61 housing units at an average density of 435.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.85% White, 0.74% African American, 0.74% Asian, and 3.68% from two or more races.

There were 59 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 27.1% 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 2.31 and the average family size was 2.69.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,688, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $22,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,778. There were no families and 6.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 15.0% of those over 64.

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

title: Bouton, Iowa


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Clive, Iowa

Clive is a city in Dallas and Polk counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 18,601. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Clive is known for its Greenbelt Park and trail system running through the community. Clive serves as the axis of the western Des Moines suburbs, between Urbandale, Waukee and West Des Moines along the major transportation corridors of I-35, I-80 and I-235. The City of Urbandale is to the north to northwest, the City of West Des Moines is to the southeast to southwest, the City of Waukee in Dallas County is to the west.

History
Clive was platted in 1882 but did not incorporate as a city until August 18, 1956. While the exact origin of the city's name is unknown, it is believed to have been named after Robert Clive.

In its early days, Clive was a coal mining town and a railroad shipping point along the St. Louis – Des Moines Northern Railway. The railroad depot, which dates back from 1882, has been restored while the neighboring Swanson House, dating back from 1911, serves as the headquarters for the Clive Historical Society.

After incorporation in 1956, Clive has served as a mostly residential suburb of Des Moines, and the city has grown in both land area and population since that time. Most of Clive's businesses are along 86th Street, Hickman Road (which forms most of the boundary with Urbandale), and University Avenue (which forms the boundary with West Des Moines). Clive has been part of the West Des Moines School District since 1962; the portion of Clive that is in Dallas County is part of the Waukee School District.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 7.71 sqmi, of which 7.59 sqmi is land and 0.12 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 15,447 people, 5,754 households, and 4,321 families living in the city. The population density was 2035.2 PD/sqmi. There were 6,077 housing units at an average density of 800.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.1% White, 2.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 4.0% Asian, 3.4% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.5% of the population.

There were 5,754 households, of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.9% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% 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 3.09.

The median age in the city was 37.9 years. 28.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,855 people, 4,752 households, and 3,630 families living in the city. The population density was 1,778.7 PD/sqmi. There were 4,902 housing units at an average density of 678.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.05% White, 1.24% African American, 0.08% Native American, 2.88% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.25% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.59% of the population.

There were 4,752 households, out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.8% 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 3.12.

Age spread: 29.5% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $74,127, and the median income for a family was $90,863. Males had a median income of $59,444 versus $34,533 for females. The per capita income for the city was $40,053. About 1.6% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 1.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
West Des Moines Community School District serves a section of Clive. Many of the youth in the Clive area attend the public elementary school, Clive Learning Academy, as a part of the West Des Moines Community School District. Some of the other children attend Crossroads Park Elementary and various private schools. Students living in the Dallas County portion of the city are served by the Waukee School District.

Transportation
Transit in the city is provided by Des Moines Area Regional Transit. Routes 3, 52, 72, 74, 92 and 93 provide bus service connecting the city to the region.

Notable people

 * Chris Broussard, sports commentator and analyst
 * Gene Maddox, Iowa state legislator and lawyer, served as mayor of Clive from 1977 until 1992.
 * Mick Thomson, Guitarist with Grammy Award-winning band Slipknot.

title: Clive, Iowa


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Dallas Center, Iowa

Dallas Center is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,901 during the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Dallas Center got its start in the year 1869, following construction of the railroad through the territory. It was named for United States Vice President George M. Dallas.

Dallas Center was incorporated on March 22, 1880.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.58 sqmi, all land.

Dallas Center is located 20 mi west-northwest of Des Moines and nine miles (14 km) west of Grimes.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,623 people, 630 households, and 434 families residing in the city. The population density was 354.4 PD/sqmi. There were 669 housing units at an average density of 146.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 630 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 40.1 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,595 people, 591 households, and 433 families residing in the city. The population density was 361.0 PD/sqmi. There were 616 housing units at an average density of 139.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.50% White, 0.31% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.69% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.

There were 591 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $52,883, and the median income for a family was $56,250. Males had a median income of $34,583 versus $26,055 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,038. About 2.9% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Parks and recreation
The city has two large parks located at each end of the city. Mound park, located on the west, includes sand volleyball courts, a gazebo, shelters, tennis court, playground equipment, and a rollerskating rink which is operational during the summer months. Memorial Park, on the east, contains playground equipment, much open space for flying kites, letting dogs run, a nine-hole disc golf course, and a basketball area.

In 2009, the 33.1 mi paved north loop of the Raccoon River Valley Trail (RRVT) added Dallas Center, Minburn, Perry, Dawson and Jamaica as new trailheads. The original Raccoon River Valley Trail, now known as the south loop, is a 56 mi paved multi-use recreational trail which reaches from the Clive Greenbelt Trail to Jefferson, and passes through Clive, Urbandale, Waukee, Adel, Redfield, Linden, Panora, Yale, Herndon, and Cooper. The RRVT is nearly 90 mi of paved trails with a paved interior loop of more than 72 mi. The shaded trailhead in Dallas Center is at 14th and Walnut and has seasonal restroom facilities, a water fountain, bicycle racks, several benches, and a picnic table.

Government
As of 2020 the mayor is Danny Beyer and members of the city council are Ryan Kluss, Ryan Coon, and Amy Strutt.

Education
The city of Dallas Center is joined with the city of Grimes to make the school district of Dallas Center–Grimes Community School District. The district consists of a middle school (5-6 grades), Dallas Center Elementary School (K-4) in Dallas Center, and the South Prairie Elementary (K–4), North Ridge Elementary (K-4), Oak View (grades 7-8), Heritage Elementary (K-4), and Dallas Center-Grimes High School + Central Office which are all in Grimes. The school mascot is the Mustangs and their colors are red and white.

title: Dallas Center, Iowa


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Dawson, Iowa

Dawson is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 116 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.48 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 131 people, 52 households, and 33 families living in the city. The population density was 272.9 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 131.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 0.8% African American, 1.5% from other races, and 4.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 52 households, of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 31.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.2% male and 45.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 155 people, 60 households, and 48 families living in the city. The population density was 324.2 PD/sqmi. There were 67 housing units at an average density of 140.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.13% White, 1.29% from other races, and 2.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population.

There were 60 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $45,250. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $25,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,524. None of the families and 2.4% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Government
Colton Morman, who was 18 at the time, won the 2009 election for mayor of Dawson with 29 votes or 53.7 percent.

Breanna Morman, who was 22 at the time, won the 2011 election for Mayor of Dawson.

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

title: Dawson, Iowa


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De Soto, Iowa

De Soto is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 915 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
De Soto got its start in the year 1868, following construction of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad through the territory. De Soto is the name of a railroad official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.52 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,050 people, 388 households, and 291 families living in the city. The population density was 690.8 PD/sqmi. There were 417 housing units at an average density of 274.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 0.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 388 households, of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 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 3.10.

The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 28.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 9.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,009 people, 374 households, and 283 families living in the city. The population density was 681.4 PD/sqmi. There were 401 housing units at an average density of 270.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.21% White, 0.10% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 374 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,816, and the median income for a family was $51,397. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $23,784 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,464. About 3.7% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
De Soto is within the Adel–De Soto–Minburn Community School District. The district formed on July 1, 1993, as a result of the merger of the Adel–De Soto Community School District and the Central Dallas Community School District.

title: De Soto, Iowa


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Dexter, Iowa

Dexter is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 640 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Dexter was founded in 1868.

The city is famous for being the site of a July 23, 1933, shootout between members of the Barrow gang and police from as far away as Des Moines.

On September 18, 1948, Dexter was the site of a national plowing match at which President Harry Truman delivered a speech attacking the 80th Congress for its record in regard to the American farmer. This speech is considered one of the most important of his 1948 Whistle Stop campaign that turned the tide of the election and returned him to the White House.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.35 sqmi, all land.

The community is immediately north of Interstate 80.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 611 people, 257 households, and 178 families residing in the city. The population density was 260.0 PD/sqmi. There were 284 housing units at an average density of 120.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 1.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 257 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% 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 2.85.

The median age in the city was 36.3 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 689 people, 259 households, and 190 families residing in the city. The population density was 578.2 PD/sqmi. There were 270 housing units at an average density of 226.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.82% White, 0.29% Native American, 1.31% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.

There were 259 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $44,861. Males had a median income of $30,395 versus $22,361 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,990. About 4.3% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Dexter is within the West Central Valley Community School District. The district was established on July 1, 2001 by the merger of the Dexfield Community School District and the Stuart-Menlo Community School District.

Notable persons

 * Brenna Bird, attorney general of Iowa
 * Edwin H. Conger, United States Ambassador to China during the Boxer Rebellion, United States Ambassador to Brazil, and United States Ambassador to Mexico.

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Granger, Iowa

Granger is a city in Dallas and Polk counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 1,654 at the time of the 2020 census, up 184% from 583 in 2000. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Granger is located at 41.76167°N, -93.82389°W (41.761672, -93.823921).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.45 sqmi, all land. Beaver Creek flows near the town site.

Demographics

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,244 people, 461 households, and 330 families living in the city. The population density was 857.9 PD/sqmi. There were 490 housing units at an average density of 337.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 461 households, of which 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.4% were non-families. 22.1% 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 2.59 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 32 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 34.7% were from 25 to 44; 17.7% were from 45 to 64, and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 583 people, 245 households, and 150 families living in the city. The population density was 1,136.6 PD/sqmi. There were 265 housing units at an average density of 516.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.63% White, 0.17% African American, 0.86% Asian, 0.34% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 245 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.85.

21.4% are under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,442, and the median income for a family was $47,750. Males had a median income of $34,125 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,110. About 2.8% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

Water towers
Granger is well known for having two water towers, with one labeled HOT and the other labeled COLD (both jokingly).

Education
The Woodward-Granger Community School District serves most of the children in Granger, but the Johnston Community School District also serves a section of Granger.

The nearest Catholic school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Des Moines is St. Pius X School in Urbandale. The diocese formerly operated Assumption Catholic School in Granger. Circa 2013 it had about 82-92 students. In 2016 that was down to 62. In addition to the enrollment drop, the school's expenses grew. The school closed in 2016. The area Catholic high school is Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines.

title: Granger, Iowa


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Grimes, Iowa

Grimes is a city in Polk and Dallas counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 15,392 at the time of the 2020 Census. Grimes is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines metropolitan area.

History
Grimes incorporated as a city on May 7, 1894. It is named after James W. Grimes, a former U.S. senator and the third governor of Iowa.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.87 sqmi, of which 11.84 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,246 people, 3,115 households, and 2,222 families living in the city. The population density was 696.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,272 housing units at an average density of 276.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 1.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.8% 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 3,115 households, of which 44.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.7% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the city was 31.1 years. 31.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 36.7% were from 25 to 44; 20.4% were from 45 to 64; and 5.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,098 people, 1,887 households, and 1,437 families living in the city. The population density was 569.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,958 housing units at an average density of 218.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.19% White, 0.33% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.88% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population. 2005 population estimate was 6,175 (Des Moines Register, July 12, 2006).

There were 1,887 households, out of which 47.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.13.

32.7% are under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 39.2% from 25 to 44, 15.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $56,275, and the median income for a family was $60,847. Males had a median income of $40,118 versus $31,588 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,712. About 2.4% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Japanese animation distributor and online retailer The Right Stuf International was headquartered in Grimes. The company occupied a 76000 sqft office and distribution center.

Parks and recreation
Grimes has several parks. The main park is Water Works Park, where the public library is also located and a brand new splash pad for kids in the summertime to play in. Parks in Grimes include: The South Sports Complex, The North Sports Complex, Autumn Park, Beaverbrooke Park, Shawver Park, North Pointe Park, Glenstone Park, Kennybrook South Park, Heritage Park, and Lions Park.

Government
Grimes' city council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. The mayor is Scott Mikkelsen.

Education
Grimes, along with Dallas Center, forms the Dallas Center–Grimes Community School District system which draws students from both Polk and Dallas County. The high school (grades 9-12) and The DC-G Administration Building form a campus located inside Grimes, a middle school (grades 5-6) in Dallas Center, and Oak View (Grades 7-8) in Grimes. The district also has 4 elementary schools, South Prairie Elementary (Grades OK-4), North Ridge Elementary (Grades K-4), and Heritage Elementary (Grades K-4), which are all in Grimes, along with Dallas Center Elementary (Grades K-4), which resides in Dallas Center. The school mascot is the Mustangs and the colors are red and white.

Portions of the community of Grimes are also served by the Johnston Community School District. Primarily, areas within the Johnston district, but within the official Grimes city limits are those areas on the east side of Iowa Highway 141.

Transportation
In Grimes, there are many different ways to get around the city. This includes the US, state, and county highways of both Dallas and Polk county, Iowa. In Grimes, Iowa 141 passes through the central half of the city. Iowa 44 passes along the well known 1st Street.

Transit in the city is provided by Des Moines Area Regional Transit. Buses on Route 93 provide express service from downtown Des Moines to Grimes.

Notable people

 * Brandon Fricke, soccer player
 * Paige Lowary, retired softball pitcher
 * Brett Moffitt, NASCAR driver
 * Inez Scott Ryberg, academic and archeologist
 * Tony Watson, MLB pitcher

title: Grimes, Iowa


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Linden, Iowa

Linden is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 226 in the 2000 census and 200 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.79 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 199 people, 84 households, and 58 families living in the city. The population density was 251.9 PD/sqmi. There were 92 housing units at an average density of 116.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White, 0.5% African American, and 0.5% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 84 households, of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.0% were non-families. Of all households, 23.8% were made up of individuals, and 13.1% 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 2.81.

The median age in the city was 44.4 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 33.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 58.3% male and 41.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 226 people, 91 households, and 74 families living in the city. The population density was 286.1 PD/sqmi. There were 101 housing units at an average density of 127.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.12% White, and 0.88% from two or more races.

There were 91 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.6% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. Of all households, 16.5% were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $32,917. Males had a median income of $29,821 versus $21,354 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,392. About 6.7% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 13.8% of those 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Linden Daze is a festival held on the third weekend in August, and includes a parade and street dance.

Parks and recreation
Linden has a park, community building, and baseball field.

Government
Thomas Kauzlarich has been the mayor since 2019 when he was elected to a four-year term which will end in 2023. Prior to him, Dave Hutchins was the mayor beginning in 2009 and, prior to Dave Hutchins, Albert Daggett was the mayor.

Education
Panorama Community School District serves the community. The district formed on July 1, 1989 as a merger of the Panora-Linden and Y-J-B school districts. The school buildings are in Panora.

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Minburn, Iowa

Minburn is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 325 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Minburn was laid out as a town in 1869.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.28 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 365 people, 154 households, and 104 families living in the city. The population density was 1303.6 PD/sqmi. There were 163 housing units at an average density of 582.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 154 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.5% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 38.6 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 391 people, 157 households, and 105 families living in the city. The population density was 1,440.5 PD/sqmi. There were 165 housing units at an average density of 607.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.47% White, 1.02% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.

There were 157 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,917, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $32,396 versus $26,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,421. About 1.6% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Jordan Lint served as mayor until May 2017. Kaleb Sharp became mayor in June 2017.

Education
Minburn is within the Adel–De Soto–Minburn Community School District. The district formed on July 1, 1993, as a result of the merger of the Adel–De Soto Community School District and the Central Dallas Community School District.

Notable person

 * Warren Allen Smith — List of LGBT writers Warren Allen Smith, American author of Cruising the Deuce (2010), written under pseudonym Allen Windsor

title: Minburn, Iowa


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Perry, Iowa

Perry is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States, along the North Raccoon River. The population was 7,836 at the time of the 2020 Census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Perry was laid out as a town in 1869, named for "one of the owners of the road at that time. Col. Perry, of Keokuk". The original town site was bounded by Estella Street on the south, 8th Street on the east, 3rd Street on the west, and Dewey Avenue on the north.

On January 4, 2024, a school shooting occurred at Perry High School leaving an 11-year-old boy in sixth grade dead and seven other people injured. The 17-year-old male shooter was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound shortly after the shooting. The high school principal Dan Marburger, wounded critically after having spoken to the shooter trying to gain time for escaping students, died of his gun shot wounds, state governor Kim Reynolds announced on January 14. The governor praised his courage and ordered all flags in Iowa to be flown at half-staff from January 14 until sunset on the day of his funeral and interment.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.18 sqmi, of which 4.17 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 7,702 people, 2,792 households, and 1,920 families living in the city. The population density was 1847.0 PD/sqmi. There were 3,180 housing units at an average density of 762.6 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city (including Latinos in the racial counts) was 79.1% White, 1.8% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 14.1% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 35.0%.

Of the 2,792 households 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.0% were non-families. 28.2% of households were one person and 13.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.29.

The median age was 33.3 years. 29.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.3% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 7,633 people, 2,831 households, and 1,942 families living in the city. The population density was 2,060.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,994 housing units at an average density of 808.2 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 82.84% White, 1.06% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 13.19% from other races, and 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.54%.

Of the 2,831 households 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 26.3% of households were one person and 14.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.13.

The age distribution was 27.3% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.

The median household income was $35,429 and the median family income was $41,771. Males had a median income of $27,610 versus $21,839 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,935. About 8.9% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
In April 2018, a video showcasing Perry's economy in 1979 and 1980 was released by Iowa State University.

The primary employer in Perry was the Tyson Foods pork plant. In March 2024, due to budgetary reasons, Tyson announced the closing of the facility for June of that year, which laid off an estimated 1,200 jobs.

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

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Des Moines operates St. Patrick School in Perry. The school was dedicated on February 21, 1921. The local Catholic high school is Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines.

Media

 * KDLS-FM
 * KDLS (AM)
 * KICG

Notable people

 * William Bell (1902–1971), premier American tuba player and teacher
 * Sam Brinton (born c. 1988), nuclear engineer and LGBTQ+ activist
 * George W. Clarke (1906–2006), Washington State Legislator
 * Gertrude Mary Cox (1900–1978), influential American statistician
 * Dan Grimm (1941–2018), American football offensive lineman in the NFL for the Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Colts, and Washington Redskins
 * V. T. Hamlin (1900–1993), cartoonist and creator of Alley Oop
 * Dwight D. Opperman (1923–2013), CEO of West Publishing, later known as Thomson Reuters
 * Jessica Reznicek (born 1981), Catholic Worker Movement and environmental activist

title: Perry, Iowa


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Redfield, Iowa

Redfield is a city, one of two incorporated settlements in Union Township, Dallas County, Iowa, United States, along the Middle Raccoon River. The population was 731 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Etymology
Redfield obtained its name from Lieutenant Colonel James Redfield, an early settler who served in the 39th Iowa Infantry of the Union Army during the Civil War. Col. James Redfield bought Redfield (at which time it was called New Ireland) and the name was changed. §

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.40 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 835 people, 341 households, and 233 families living in the city. The population density was 596.4 PD/sqmi. There were 381 housing units at an average density of 272.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.6% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 341 households, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 833 people, 347 households, and 232 families living in the city. The population density was 602.6 PD/sqmi. There were 369 housing units at an average density of 266.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.92% White, 0.12% Native American, 0.60% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.

There were 347 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 29.1% 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 2.40 and the average family size was 2.95.

26.2% are under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,333, and the median income for a family was $43,056. Males had a median income of $28,947 versus $25,724 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,155. About 3.5% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Redfield's economy includes a brickyard, Glen-Gery, which supplied all bricks for the 2004-2006 renovations of Kinnick Stadium. The brickyard closed in October 2019.

Education
It is within the West Central Valley Community School District. The district was established on July 1, 2001, by the merger of the Dexfield Community School District and the Stuart-Menlo Community School District.

In 2004 the WCV board attempted to expel Redfield from the district as Redfield voters consistently voted against school bonds.

Festivals
Redfield celebrates the Old Settlers Celebration in June annually. The festival includes a carnival with many rides, a parade, and a street dance. Class reunions for Redfield and Dexfield high school graduates often occur during Old Settlers.

Notable person

 * Rex Harvey, American decathlete

title: Redfield, Iowa