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Jackson Junction, Iowa

Jackson Junction is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 37 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
Jackson Junction is located at 43.10694°N, -92.04667°W (43.106913, -92.046724).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.99 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 58 people, 21 households, and 18 families living in the city. The population density was 9.7 PD/sqmi. There were 23 housing units at an average density of 3.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White and 1.7% Asian.

There were 21 households, of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 14.3% were non-families. 14.3% 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 2.76 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.9% male and 43.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 60 people, 24 households, and 15 families living in the city. The population density was 10.0 PD/sqmi. There were 24 housing units at an average density of 4.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.33% White and 1.67% Asian.

There were 24 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.40.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 133.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $41,563. Males had a median income of $31,042 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,825. There were no families and 4.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
The municipality is within the Turkey Valley Community School District. The district, which also serves the nearby communities of Waucoma; Lawler; Fort Atkinson; St. Lucas and Protivin as well as its rural areas, maintains its school in Jackson Junction.

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Ossian, Iowa

Ossian (pronounced|ˈosh-ain) is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 802 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Ossian was platted in 1855. It was named for its founder, John Ossian Porter.

Geography
Ossian is located at 43.14639°N, -91.76389°W (43.146498, -91.763842).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.11 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 845 people, 339 households, and 223 families living in the city. The population density was 761.3 PD/sqmi. There were 360 housing units at an average density of 324.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 339 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 853 people, 330 households, and 220 families living in the city. The population density was 778.7 PD/sqmi. There were 350 housing units at an average density of 319.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.65% White, 0.12% African American, 0.12% Native American, and 0.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population.

There were 330 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.09.

27.8% were under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,214, and the median income for a family was $44,306. Males had a median income of $30,500 versus $20,781 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,490. About 3.0% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is within the South Winneshiek Community School District.

Notable people

 * Raymond Philip Etteldorf, Roman Catholic archbishop
 * Al Palzer, Heavyweight boxer who was promoted as a so-called "White Hope."

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Ridgeway, Iowa

Ridgeway is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 275 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
Ridgeway is located at 43.29778°N, -91.98917°W (43.297884, -91.989187).

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 315 people, 138 households, and 77 families living in the city. The population density was 308.8 PD/sqmi. There were 147 housing units at an average density of 144.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.7% White and 0.3% from two or more races.

There were 138 households, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.2% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 32.4 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 293 people, 124 households, and 80 families living in the city. The population density was 276.0 PD/sqmi. There were 137 housing units at an average density of 129.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.66% White and 0.34% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.37% of the population.

There were 124 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $25,750 versus $17,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,206. About 2.6% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.8% of those 65 or over.

Education
Howard–Winneshiek Community School District operates public schools. The district was formed from the merger of the Cresco, Lime Springs/Chester, Elma, and Ridgeway school districts, opening on July 1, 1960.

In 2008 Ridgeway Elementary School closed. The Ridgeway city government bought the school in 2010. In 2011 Sherill and Jeff Ryan bought the school and converted it into a shrimp farm.

Notable person

 * Drengman Aaker, Iowa businessman and state legislator, lived in Ridgeway.

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Spillville, Iowa

Spillville is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 385 at the time of the 2020 census. It is located in Calmar Township, approximately 4 mi west of Calmar and about 12 mi southwest of Decorah, the county seat. Spillville is known for its Independence Day fireworks display, held the first Saturday in July.

History
Spillville was platted by German Joseph Spielmann in 1860. Originally named Spielville after the founder, Joseph Spielman, the community's name was misread and became Spillville.

It was largely settled by Bohemian, German and Swiss immigrants.

Spillville boasts a strong cultural and musical history. The Czech composer Antonín Dvořák spent most of 1893 in Spillville, where his friend Josef Jan Kovařík had relatives. There he composed the monumental Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", as well as two of his most famous chamber works, the String Quartet in F ("The American") and the String Quintet in E-flat. Spillville is also the site of the Inwood Ballroom, established in 1920 and the destination of several popular 20th-century musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Glenn Miller, Guy Lombardo, and The Byrds. Many tourists to Spillville have also visited the Bily Clocks Museum (see link below), a collection of intricately designed clocks created by two brothers in Spillville housed in the building where Dvořák lived during his stay.

The Roman Catholic parish in Spillville, St. Wenceslaus Church, was built in 1860 and is the oldest Czech Catholic church in the United States.

Geography
Spillville is located at 43.2°N, -91.95°W (43.202, -91.952).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.43 sqmi, of which 0.42 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 367 people, 168 households, and 96 families living in the city. The population density was 873.8 PD/sqmi. There were 182 housing units at an average density of 433.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 3.0% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 168 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.9% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.4% 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 2.90.

The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 25.1% 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 386 people, 172 households, and 110 families living in the city. The population density was 920.8 PD/sqmi. There were 184 housing units at an average density of 438.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.70% White, 0.78% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.26% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.55% of the population.

There were 172 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.85.

24.6% are under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $41,563. Males had a median income of $30,909 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,674. About 5.0% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 20.5% of those age 65 or over.

Parks

 * Riverside Park & the Inwood Pavilion

Education
The community is within the South Winneshiek Community School District.

CFS Catholic School formed as a consolidation of Catholic schools in Calmar, Festina, and Spillville. Prior to fall 2020 its campuses are St. Aloysius Center in Calmar and St. Wenceslaus Center in Spillville. In 2019 CFS and St. Theresa of Calcutta in Ossian announced plans to consolidate into a single school, with the Calmar campus closing. Beginning fall 2020 the Ossian campus will house grades K-2 and middle school while the Spillville campus will house grades 3–4.

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Anthon, Iowa

Anthon is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 545 at the 2020 census.

Anthon was home to Charles Osborne, who had the hiccups continuously for 68 years, and was featured in the Guinness Book of World Records. It was also home to eunuchoidal giant Bernard Coyne, who was over 8 feet (243 cm) tall.

Anthon was named for J. C. Anthon, a railroad engineer. It was founded in 1888.

Geography
Anthon is located at 42.38778°N, -95.86639°W (42.387737, -95.866362).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.71 sqmi, all land. The town is situated near the Little Sioux River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 565 people, 263 households, and 152 families residing in the city. The population density was 795.8 PD/sqmi. There were 295 housing units at an average density of 415.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.2% Native American, 1.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 263 households, of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.2% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 27.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.8% male and 55.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 649 people, 291 households, and 176 families residing in the city. The population density was 909.7 PD/sqmi. There were 310 housing units at an average density of 434.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.38% White, 0.31% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.69% of the population.

There were 291 households, out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.95.

24.8% were under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 26.3% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,364, and the median income for a family was $36,667. Males had a median income of $29,063 versus $19,853 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,228. About 4.8% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

Schools
The city is served by the Maple Valley–Anthon–Oto Community School District.

The first school in Anthon was the Fox School, which stood from 1888 to 1890; it was replaced by the Anthon School, which was built in 1890 and 1891 and closed in 1918. A replacement brick building opened in 1918. Anthon won the 1949 Fall Baseball State title. The Anthon and Oto school districts consolidated in 1959 to form the Anthon–Oto Community School District. The Anthon–Oto district began grade-sharing with the Maple Valley Community School District circa 1993, and as part of that arrangement all high school students from both districts attended high school in Mapleton. On July 1, 2012, Anthon–Oto merged with Maple Valley to form the Maple Valley–Anthon–Oto district.

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Bronson, Iowa

Bronson is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City metropolitan area. The population was 294 at the 2020 census.

It celebrated its centennial in 2003. A publication was produced with some town history.

History
Bronson was laid out in 1901. It was named for Ira D. Bronson, an early settler.

Geography
Bronson is located at 42.40944°N, -96.21167°W (42.409450, -96.211564).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31 sqmi, all land.

Bronson is located within the Loess Hills landform.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 322 people, 113 households, and 82 families living in the city. The population density was 1038.7 PD/sqmi. There were 117 housing units at an average density of 377.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.6% Native American, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 113 households, of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.4% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.40.

The median age in the city was 33 years. 32.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 9.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 269 people, 100 households, and 74 families living in the city. The population density was 825.0 PD/sqmi. There were 103 housing units at an average density of 315.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.88% White, 0.37% Asian, and 0.74% from two or more races.

There were 100 households, out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 36.8% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $52,727, and the median income for a family was $53,409. Males had a median income of $32,386 versus $22,031 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,086. None of the families and 0.4% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Education
Lawton–Bronson Community School District operates public schools. The district was established on July 1, 1966, by the merger of the Lawton and Bronson districts; the latter was an elementary-only district.

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Correctionville, Iowa

Correctionville is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 766 at the time of the 2020 census. The town name comes from the original survey of the town. Correctionville has been noted for its unusual place name. It is supposedly the longest single-word place name in the state of Iowa.

History
Correctionville was platted in 1855. It was so named from its location on a surveyors' correction line, an east-west line between baselines required because of the Earth's curvature. A post office called Correctionville has been in operation since 1862.

Geography
Correctionville is located at 42.47667°N, -95.78472°W (42.476697, -95.784746). The town is situated adjacent to the Little Sioux River. U.S. Route 20 and Iowa Highway 31 pass through the town.

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 821 people, 331 households, and 208 families residing in the city. The population density was 1440.4 PD/sqmi. There were 391 housing units at an average density of 686.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 331 households, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.2% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 22.8% 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 851 people, 343 households, and 230 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,484.5 PD/sqmi. There were 392 housing units at an average density of 683.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.65% White, 0.12% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 1.65% from other races, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.88% of the population.

There were 343 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% 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 2.95.

Age/Gender Breakdown: 24.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,615, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $28,250 versus $21,389 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,074. About 12.6% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.9% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

Schools
The River Valley Community School District operates public schools serving the community. It was established on July 1, 1996 by the merger of the Eastwood Community School District and the Willow Community School District. The Eastwood school district itself was formed on July 1, 1966 by the merger of the Correctionville and Cushing school districts.

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Cushing, Iowa

Cushing is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 230 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Cushing has been in operation since 1883. The city was named for L. Cushing Kimball, brother of a railroad official.

Geography
Cushing is located at 42.465°N, -95.67639°W (42.465087, -95.676336).

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 220 people, 99 households, and 58 families living in the city. The population density was 687.5 PD/sqmi. There were 115 housing units at an average density of 359.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 99 households, of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 1.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.4% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% 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 2.98.

The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 246 people, 104 households, and 66 families living in the city. The population density was 771.9 PD/sqmi. There were 118 housing units at an average density of 370.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 104 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $47,000. Males had a median income of $29,844 versus $21,719 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,408. About 2.9% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.0% of those 65 or over.

Education
The River Valley Community School District operates public schools serving the community. It was established on July 1, 1996 by the merger of the Eastwood Community School District and the Willow Community School District. The Eastwood school district itself was formed on July 1, 1966 by the merger of the Correctionville and Cushing school districts.

Notable person

 * Kelly Goodburn, punter in the NFL

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Danbury, Iowa

Danbury is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 320 at the time of the 2020 census. Danbury has two churches, St. Mary's Catholic Church and the United Methodist Church. Danbury holds a fall celebration called Corn Days during harvest.

History
A post office called Danbury has been in operation since 1877. The city's name is an amalgamation of the name of its founder, Daniel Thomas, and the county in which it is located, Woodbury.

Geography
Danbury is located at 42.23611°N, -95.72167°W (42.236002, -95.721755). It is situated on the Maple River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.41 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 348 people, 159 households, and 96 families living in the city. The population density was 848.8 PD/sqmi. There were 185 housing units at an average density of 451.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 1.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.3% from two or more races.

There were 159 households, of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17% 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 2.81.

The median age in the city was 44.3 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 23.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 384 people, 177 households, and 107 families living in the city. The population density was 938.8 PD/sqmi. There were 197 housing units at an average density of 481.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.74% White, and 0.26% from two or more races.

There were 177 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.7% 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 2.84.

25.3% are under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,409, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,801. About 8.0% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

News media
Danbury is served by The Danbury Review, a weekly newspaper published by Michael Buth. The paper is created and edited by Lynn Buth. Michael and Lynn purchased the newspaper from Dave Colbert in August 1999.

Education
The Maple Valley–Anthon–Oto Community School District operates public schools serving the community.

It was previously a part of the Maple Valley Community School District, established in 1961. On July 1, 2012, the Maple Valley district consolidated with the Anthon–Oto Community School District to form the new Maple Valley–Anthon–Oto district.

Emergency services
Fire, ambulance, and police protection in Danbury is provided by the Danbury Fire Department, the Danbury Ambulance Service, and the Woodbury County Sheriff's Office respectively.

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Hornick, Iowa

Hornick is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD metropolitan statistical area. The population was 255 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
Hornick is located at 42.23083°N, -96.09667°W (42.230972, -96.096610).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 sqmi, of which 0.25 sqmi is land and 0.01 square mile (0.03 km2) is water. The town is located on the floodplain of the Missouri River, near the edge of the Loess Hills, adjacent to the old (meandered) channel of the West Fork of the Little Sioux River.

History
Hornick was impacted the 2019 floods. The town was under 2 feet of water. Funding has been allocated for the construction of a berm, similar to the temporary berm which prevented flooding in 1996.

Hornick formerly had passenger train service provided by the Milwaukee Road. Today, Hornick station is listed on the NRHP.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 225 people, 102 households, and 65 families living in the city. The population density was 900.0 PD/sqmi. There were 113 housing units at an average density of 452.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 102 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% 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 253 people, 101 households, and 68 families living in the city. The population density was 984.4 PD/sqmi. There were 113 housing units at an average density of 439.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.42% White, 0.79% African American, and 0.79% from two or more races.

There were 101 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.10.

Age spread: 24.1% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,958, and the median income for a family was $37,083. Males had a median income of $26,750 versus $20,781 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,246. About 8.5% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.9% of those 65 or over.

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Lawton, Iowa

Lawton is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City metropolitan area. The population was 943 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Lawton was platted in 1901. It was named for J. C. Law, an early settler and native of Lawton, Michigan. A post office has been in operation in Lawton since 1902.

Geography
Lawton is located at 42.47806°N, -96.18167°W (42.478112, -96.181711).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.71 sqmi, all land. It is located seven miles east of Sioux City on U.S. Route 20, in a region of rolling fertile farmland. Lawton is considered a bedroom community for Sioux City.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 908 people, 342 households, and 238 families living in the city. The population density was 1278.9 PD/sqmi. There were 352 housing units at an average density of 495.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 342 households, of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the city was 36.1 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% 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 697 people, 255 households, and 205 families living in the city. The population density was 1,372.3 PD/sqmi. There were 269 housing units at an average density of 529.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.57% White, 0.14% Asian, and 0.29% from two or more races.

There were 255 households, out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.06.

29.8% are under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $52,917, and the median income for a family was $58,750. Males had a median income of $37,011 versus $21,023 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,432. About 4.3% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Lawton–Bronson Community School District operates public schools. The district was established on July 1, 1966, by the merger of the Lawton and Bronson districts.

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Moville, Iowa

Moville is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,687 in the 2020 census, an increase from 1,583 in 2000.

History
John B McDermott is credited with naming the town of Moville after his birthplace in Moville, Ireland (County Donegal). In 1868, he and other men from the area established a post office at the McDermott home. Because McDermott and his wife Martha housed the post office, they chose to name their new town "Moville." Only two Movilles exist in the world. It is pronounced "MOH-vil."

On April 23, 1887, the West Town Lot Company filed at the Woodbury County Courthouse a platted map to be known as the town of Moville, Iowa. Moville citizens approved incorporation of the town in a special election held Aug. 10, 1889. The Articles of Incorporation were filed and approved on Aug. 13, 1889 by the clerk of district court, Woodbury County. Townspeople celebrated its centennial June 19–21, 1987 and celebrated its quasquicentennial (125 years) in 2012.

Geography
Moville is located at 42.48833°N, -96.07°W (42.488210, -96.069997).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.89 sqmi, all land.

Moville is located just north of U.S. Route 20, approximately 15 mi east of Sioux City.

Demographics
For comparison, in 1895, shortly after the town officially incorporated, there were 95 dwellings, 92 families, 2 foreigners, 15 births (1894), 4 deaths (1894), 1 blind, 201 males, 198 females, 168 married, 231 single, 12 widowed and 3 divorced.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,618 people, 643 households, and 460 families residing in the city. The population density was 1818.0 PD/sqmi. There were 669 housing units at an average density of 751.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 643 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.5% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 38.7 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,583 people, 618 households, and 446 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,785.1 PD/sqmi. There were 648 housing units at an average density of 730.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.74% White, 0.25% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population.

There were 618 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.07.

29.4% are under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,222, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $35,288 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,578. About 5.0% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

 * Woodbury County REC (Rural Electric Cooperative) was incorporated as a private corporation under the laws of the State of Iowa on July 19, 1938. In 1956, power became available on a wholesale basis from the Bureau of Reclamation (and generated at the dams on the Missouri River in South Dakota). The REC receives its power from five substations, and by 1987, it had approximately 1054 mi of line in operation, serving 2,598 locations. The cooperative is strictly nonprofit and all revenue above the cost of delivering power to members is pro-rated back to these members on the basis of their business done with the cooperative.
 * Meadows Country Club Public Course is a medium-length regulation 9-hole golf course and driving range. It includes three sets of tee boxes for an enjoyable but challenging (somewhat hilly) golf experience on about 70 acre. Designed by Martin Johnson, the bluegrass course was built in 1967–68 on land donated by Charlie and Helen Logan of Moville; its clubhouse is a former two-story barn (60 ft X 100 ft) built in 1917 for the purpose of breeding, raising and showing draft horses raised by Helen Logan's father: W.W. McElrath. Back tees: Par 36, 3,388 yards, USGA course/slope ratings: 71.8/115.  It was named Iowa's "9-Hole Course of the Year" in 2014.
 * Moville Elderly Housing
 * MCDAI (Moville Community Development Action Inc.) was incorporated in July 1961 for the town's Jubilee in 1962. An annual meeting is held each October 1. Its purpose is to raise monies to create, update and add to community projects to benefit its citizens. MCDAI has been instrumental in bringing a doctor into town, adding to its volunteer ambulance and fire departments, and promoting housing.
 * Senior Center of Moville

Parks and recreation
Moville is home to three parks within city limits and one just north of town.
 * Moville City Park- 400 Main Street (built in 1916). The park includes a Pavilion that seats 200 and full kitchen, newly renovated Tennis and Basketball courts, newly-renovated playground equipment, and sand volleyball court.
 * Memorial Park (built in 1942) includes a shelterhouse and a children's play area in its shady location just up the hill east from the town's swimming pool. Following WW2, the American Legion set and dedicated the memorial boulder in recognition of the town's servicemen and women. The Moville Woman's Club along with the City recently renovated the shelter house to include an indoor and outdoor seating area, and Eagle Scout Ryan Fouts led a project to replace the playground equipment. In 2021, the Woodbury Central ‘Class of 1970’ added a Sensory Area Playground in memory of classmate Chuck Logan.
 * Veterans Park (built 2005) is a block south of Main Street and its landmark flagpole. It was presented to the City by Dr. EE & Helen (Logan) Maxwell.
 * Ridge Park (north end of Park Ridge Place) includes new children's play area and seating.
 * Midway Park (built 1955) is the site of an abandoned state gravel pit situated about midway between the towns of Moville, Kingsley, Iowa and Pierson, Iowa. The north pit was once safe for swimming, so a sandy beach was formed, lifeguards were put on duty, a bath-house was constructed and trees were planted. The south side of the gravel pit was for fishing, boating and picnicking. In the early 1980s, the park was turned over to the direction of the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors; it is no longer a swimming area but is used for ice fishing, and summer picnics and fishing.
 * Jack Haskell Swimming Pool
 * Ann Walker Basketball Courts

Arts and culture

 * Woodbury County Library dates back to 1929 when it was organized by the Moville Woman's Club and called the Moville Public Library. By 1943, the library was developing so rapidly that its board of directors asked the Moville Town Council to assume full responsibility for it. On Nov. 3, 1948, the Woodbury County Library was voted into existence, and established its headquarters in Moville in August 1950. In 1954, it merged with the Woodbury County Library and added its book collection of approximately 4,000 volumes, many of which came from the personal libraries of members of the Moville Woman's Club as well as other local citizens. Once merged with the county library system, the circulation of the Woodbury County Library during its first year was 22,422. By 1961, it had increased to a circulation of more than 125,000 (30,000 volumes) in its county-wide system. By 1987, the library included more than 60,000 volumes and 1,000 film strips, with a circulation of more than 90,000 among the 12,000 residents it served. Board members include a person from each of the following towns in Woodbury County: Lawton, Moville, Hornick, Danbury, Anthon, Bronson and Pierson. In July 2006, the library moved from its former location amongst downtown Moville into the newly built Moville Community Center, located on land donated by Robert L. and Carol Logan of Moville.

Annual events
Moville is home to the annual Woodbury County Fair, which attracts visitors and exhibits from all around Siouxland. Grandstand events attract the largest crowds, and include a tractor pull, musical performances, and demolition derby.

The town also hosts an annual Moville Days celebration, usually around the beginning of June.

Education
Moville is home to the Woodbury Central Community School District, and home of the Woodbury Central Wildcats.

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Oto, Iowa

Oto is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 72 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
Oto is located at 42.28361°N, -95.89417°W (42.283676, -95.894047). It is situated near the Little Sioux River.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 108 people, 46 households, and 27 families living in the city. The population density was 400.0 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 222.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 0.9% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.3% of the population.

There were 46 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 39.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 38.5 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 145 people, 54 households, and 40 families living in the city. The population density was 552.7 PD/sqmi. There were 67 housing units at an average density of 255.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.55% White, 2.76% Native American, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 54 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 35.9% from 25 to 44, 14.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,857, and the median income for a family was $24,500. Males had a median income of $21,500 versus $16,563 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,237. There were 11.1% of families and 21.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 23.6% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
The city is served by the Maple Valley–Anthon–Oto Community School District.

The Oto and Anthon school districts consolidated in 1959 to form the Anthon–Oto Community School District. The Anthon–Oto district began grade-sharing with the Maple Valley Community School District circa 1993, and as part of that arrangement all high school students from both districts attended high school in Mapleton. On July 1, 2012, Anthon–Oto merged with Maple Valley to form the Maple Valley–Anthon–Oto district.

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Pierson, Iowa

Pierson is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, Iowa–Nebraska–South Dakota Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 337 at the time of the 2020 census. Pierson was platted in 1883 with railroads and lumberyards being important to its growth. The city started with only eight blocks of land until new additions were later made. Pierson has a library, a school district, and five churches, among other businesses and recreation.

History
Pierson was platted in 1883 and the original owners were the Railroad Land Co. The city might have been named for Moses Pearson a pioneer settler. Pierson originally only had eight blocks of land and new additions began being added in July 1892. Railroads were important to the growth of northwest Iowa, which includes Pierson, due to it carrying lumber and other material for expansion. Lumberyards were a major business in the early days of Pierson with the earliest such company being founded in 1883 as the Joyce Lumber Company. The newspaper Pierson Press was published from 1882, a year before being platted, until 1957. John C. Pierson was the mayor from 1898 to 1905.

Henry Castle from Correctionville, Iowa, founded a store in Pierson that sold groceries and hardware and acted as a post office. In 1885, the store was purchased by Mills and Robinson from Sioux City, Iowa, until 1890, when J. C. Mills purchased it, and he operated it until he died in 1903. The store went through multiple ownership changes until July 2016, when the final tenants left, leaving behind an empty building.

The Farmers' Elevator Co. was founded in 1904 and it had grain from five counties within northwestern Iowa. The co-op elevator sold corn, oats, and barley with 3,500 bushes processed an hour by a lift. An addition was made to the company in 1915 and the facility was rebuilt in 1936. Herman and Henry Rock operated a franchise of John Deere from the late 1920s until the mid-1930s. The business was started again in 1936 as the Rock-Karsten Implement Company. After being in operation by multiple owners over the years, the business ended in 1986. Koch Construction was founded by Bill Koch in the early 1970s and the company mostly completed cement work. The company closed when Koch retired in 2000.

In 2000, Pierson's business district received new streets and new sidewalks. A celebration was held on the streets with churches having services, a live band playing, food being served, and children decorating the streets with chalk. The 4 Angels Memorial was made to remember four Kingsley–Pierson girls who died after a snowmobile accident in December 2003. The girls were ages 10 to 13 years old. In 2018, its World War I memorial was rededicated as part of a Pritzker Military Museum & Library program "to commemorate 100 memorials during the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I". American Legion Post 291 and local citizens obtained help from the Pritzker Museum to receive a $15,000 grant to upgrade the monument.

Geography
Pierson is located at 42.54472°N, -95.86861°W (42.544627, −95.868617). It is "in the north-eastern part of Woodbury County, in the Northwest part of Iowa." According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.62 sqmi, all land. The nearest highway is U.S. Route 20. Pierson's surroundings is a rural area.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 366 people, 147 households, and 102 families living in the city. The population density was 590.3 PD/sqmi. There were 170 housing units at an average density of 274.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.5% White, 0.8% African American, 1.9% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 147 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49, and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 36.7 years. 30.1% of residents were under 18; 6.3% were between 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64, and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 371 people, 148 households, and 105 families living in the city. The population density was 757.3 PD/sqmi. There were 166 housing units at an average density of 338.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.38% White, 0.27% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.]

There were 148 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 25.7% 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 2.51, and the average family size was 2.95.

Age spread: 27.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,278, and the median income for a family was $40,833. Males had a median income of $30,083 versus $25,556 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,945. About 4.8% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education and business
The Kingsley–Pierson Community School District operates local area public schools. Elementary school students attend school either in Kingsley, Iowa, or Pierson. Students attend middle school in Pierson and high school in Kingsley.

The Pierson Public Library had its beginnings in 1902 when 26 members formed a "Literary and Reading Club." Their reading room was in a store's basement until the group lost interest. A library association was started in December 1912, and the library was located inside the town hall. The Iowa State Traveling Library gave books to the library during that time. In February 1935, a library was started by The Pierson Federated Women's Club. In 1951, a county library was organized, and the women's club gave their Pierson library to Woodbury County. The library moved a few more times until its current location on Main Street within the city hall.

Pierson has an ambulance. Organizations within Pierson are the Pierson Library Friends, 4-H, Rutland Masonic Lodge, Federated Women's Club, Legion, Legion Auxiliary, Junior Girls Auxiliary, and the Golf Club Association. Pierson's only cemetery is Greenwood Cemetery. It was founded in 1904, although a few burials happened in the area in 1903. It is located a mile away from Pierson on D31 or Minnesota Avenue.

Recreation
Pierson's city park contains an area that has plants and flowers that are native to the area. It was formed through Pierson's Source Water Protection Plan. The city park has a shelter house built out of rocks in 1941, an outside shelter, a baseball diamond, a sand volleyball court, and a golf course. Jenni Battern Memorial Park has a basketball court and a playground. Pierson's three churches are the United Methodist Church, Salem Lutheran Church, and Pierson Christian Church.

The Old School Bell Memorial is in front of the middle school, and it has a bell taken from the 1893 school and bricks taken from the 1915 school. The Veterans War Memorial was made in 1921 to honor World War I veterans and another memorial was built in 2004 to honor veterans who served in later wars.

In August 2021, the arts and music festival Golphstok 2021 was held in Pierson. The festival was started in the summer of 2017 as a way for the founder to play music with his two sons. The first GolfStock was organized as a way to raise funds for Pierson's golf course, but the potential was realized for GolphStok to really grow into an annual tradition for Pierson. Golphstock was originally named Golfstock as a play on words of Woodstock, but the name changed when it was not for a golf course fundraiser.

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Salix, Iowa

Salix is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 295 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Salix has been in operation since 1874. The city was named from the grove willows (or salix) near the original town site.

Geography
Salix is located at 42.30778°N, -96.28722°W (42.307898, -96.287111).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.53 sqmi, of which 1.52 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water. Salix is located on the floodplain of the Missouri River, near Interstate 29. Brown's Lake/Bigelow County Park and Snyder Bend County Park are nearby.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 363 people, 153 households, and 91 families living in the city. The population density was 238.8 PD/sqmi. There were 167 housing units at an average density of 109.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 0.6% Native American, 1.7% Asian, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 153 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% 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 2.92.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 370 people, 154 households, and 97 families living in the city. The population density was 554.4 PD/sqmi. There were 160 housing units at an average density of 239.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 154 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.11.

28.9% are under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,396, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $30,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,242. About 5.2% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Don Black, pro baseball pitcher, best known for throwing a no-hitter on July 10, 1947.

title: Salix, Iowa


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Sergeant Bluff, Iowa

Sergeant Bluff is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 5,015 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
The city was named in honor of U.S. Army Sergeant Charles Floyd, a native of Kentucky who was one of the first men to enlist in the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the early 1800s. Just three months into the two-year journey, Floyd became violently ill and died the next day, August 20, 1804, of what is believed to have been a ruptured appendix. He was buried on a hill overlooking an unnamed river on the Iowa side of the Missouri River. In his honor, the expedition's leaders, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, named the river Floyd River and the hill Floyd's Bluff, now part of Sioux City. Floyd was the expedition's only casualty.

The village of Sergeant Bluff was started in 1852, south of what became Sioux City, and under the name of Sergeant's Bluff City, it become the first town in Woodbury County. The city was incorporated May 2, 1904 in the centennial year of Floyd's death.

Geography
Sergeant Bluff is located at 42.40194°N, -96.35833°W (42.402055, -96.358316).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.11 sqmi, all land.

The city is located just south of Sioux City at the edge of the Loess Hills. The Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) is adjacent to Sergeant Bluff, on the floodplain of the Missouri River. The city is home to a large brickmaking industry, and is near the Port Neal industrial complex. Interstate 29 cuts through the city, dividing residential and industrial areas.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,227 people, 1,464 households, and 1,142 families living in the city. The population density was 2003.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,499 housing units at an average density of 710.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 1.1% African American, 0.8% Native American, 2.1% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 1,464 households, of which 45.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.0% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 32.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 9.3% 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 3,321 people, 1,137 households, and 891 families living in the city. The population density was 1,668.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,176 housing units at an average density of 590.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.49% White, 0.90% African American, 0.72% Native American, 1.78% Asian, 0.72% from other races, and 1.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.

There were 1,137 households, out of which 49.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.27.

Age spread: 33.5% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,630, and the median income for a family was $53,344. Males had a median income of $35,771 versus $25,685 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,320. About 4.4% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.

Industry
Much of Sioux City's industry is located on the downstream side of Sergeant Bluff. This includes two large coal-burning power plants, an ammonia fertilizer plant, a large pork processing plant, and a soybean processor. All of these are in the sprawling Port Neal Landing industrial park, which is surrounded by cornfields and the Missouri River. The terrain here is very flat, because it used to be in the river's flood plain.

The 185th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) of the Iowa Air National Guard operates KC-135R Stratotankers out of Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX), which is located just west of Sergeant Bluff. No on-base lodging is provided by the 185th, however, lodging in Sergeant Bluff includes an Econo Lodge and a Motel 6.

Education
The Sergeant Bluff-Luton School District and its four schools — primary, elementary, middle, and high — serve the children of Sergeant Bluff.

Transportation
The nearest long-distance coach service is at the bus terminal in Sioux City. Jefferson Lines provides service to destinations such as Omaha.

The nearest Amtrak train station is located in Omaha.

The nearest airport is the Sioux Gateway Airport, which is located across the overpass over Interstate 29.

Transit in the city is provided by Sioux City Transit. Route 11 provides bus service connecting the city to Sioux City, Iowa as well as the airport.

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Sloan, Iowa

Sloan is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,042 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Sloan was platted in 1870 by the president of the Sioux City & Pacific Railway. The city was named for Samuel Sloan, a railroad official.

Economy
The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska (Ho-Chunk) has the WinnaVegas Casino near Sloan.

Geography
Sloan is located at 42.23306°N, -96.22444°W (42.233065, -96.224419).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.62 sqmi, all land. The town is on the floodplain of the Missouri River, and is located near Interstate 29.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 973 people, 421 households, and 269 families living in the city. The population density was 1569.4 PD/sqmi. There were 447 housing units at an average density of 721.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 2.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 421 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 41.7 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,032 people, 427 households, and 284 families living in the city. The population density was 2,217.4 PD/sqmi. There were 449 housing units at an average density of 964.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.38% White, 0.10% African American, 1.16% Native American, 0.29% Asian, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 427 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% 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 3.04.

28.1% are under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,026, and the median income for a family was $50,667. Males had a median income of $33,393 versus $23,068 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,310. About 4.0% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Smithland, Iowa

Smithland is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 181 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Smithland is one of the oldest settlements in Woodbury County. In 1857, clashes between settlers and Native Americans began at what is now Smithland which would afterward culminate in the Spirit Lake Massacre.

Geography
Smithland is located at 42.22917°N, -95.93194°W (42.229078, -95.931875). The town is situated near the Little Sioux River, where the river valley courses through the Loess Hills on its way to the floodplain of the Missouri River.

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 224 people, 100 households and 65 families living in the city. The population density was 605.4 PD/sqmi. There were 109 housing units at an average density of 294.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 2.2% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 100 households, of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21% 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 2.66.

The median age was 49 years. 19.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 25% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 221 people, 101 households and 72 families living in the city. The population density was 613.0 PD/sqmi. There were 114 housing units at an average density of 316.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.10% White, 0.45% Native American, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.

There were 101 households, of which 19.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.60.

19.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 17.2% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 27.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.

The median household income was $31,406 and the median family income was $33,750. Males had a median income of $31,250 and females $17,188. The per capita income was $14,722. About 4.0% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

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Fertile, Iowa

Fertile is a city in Worth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 305 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The community was first called Rhodes Mill after William Rhodes, who settled there in 1856 and built a house. A land speculator created a fictional town nearby and named it Fontanelle, though the locals called it Putsey. Fertile was established in 1877, and named for the quality of the soil in the valley it was located in. Fertile was incorporated in 1908.

Rhodes Mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Fertile is located at 43.26472°N, -93.42111°W (43.264704, -93.421176).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.94 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 370 people, 148 households, and 111 families residing in the city. The population density was 393.6 PD/sqmi. There were 161 housing units at an average density of 171.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.5% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 4.9% of the population.

There were 148 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 41 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 360 people, 149 households, and 102 families residing in the city. The population density was 382.9 PD/sqmi. There were 161 housing units at an average density of 171.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.83% White, 0.56% African American, 0.28% Native American, 3.06% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.50% of the population.

There were 149 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% 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 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,558, and the median income for a family was $36,500. Males had a median income of $26,583 versus $20,179 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,464. About 4.5% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Residents are part of the Forest City Community School District.

Notable people
Leo Elthon, the 32nd Governor of Iowa, was born in Fertile.

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Grafton, Iowa

Grafton is a city in Worth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 216 in the 2020 census, a decrease of 13.1% from the 290 population in the 2000 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Grafton got its start in the year 1878, following construction of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway through that territory.

Geography
Grafton is located at 43.32944°N, -93.07028°W (43.329394, -93.070164).

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 252 people, 114 households, and 70 families residing in the city. The population density was 763.6 PD/sqmi. There were 126 housing units at an average density of 381.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.4% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races.

There were 114 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 290 people, 119 households, and 82 families residing in the city. The population density was 895.8 PD/sqmi. There were 132 housing units at an average density of 407.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.97% White, 0.34% Asian, and 0.69% from two or more races.

There were 119 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 14.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,594, and the median income for a family was $34,063. Males had a median income of $28,906 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,201. About 2.4% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.2% of those 65 or over.

Education
It is within the St. Ansgar Community School District school district.

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Hanlontown, Iowa

Hanlontown is a city in Worth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 206 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Hanlontown was founded on October 9, 1899, when a portion of the Chicago and North Western Railroad was built in the southwestern part of Worth County. It was named for the property owner, James Hanlon, and was incorporated on January 18, 1902.

Geography
Hanlontown is located at 43.28083°N, -93.37944°W (43.280883, -93.379370).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.97 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 226 people, 90 households, and 58 families residing in the city. The population density was 233.0 PD/sqmi. There were 96 housing units at an average density of 99.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.9% of the population.

There were 90 households, of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the city was 36.7 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 9.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 229 people, 90 households, and 65 families residing in the city. The population density was 235.9 PD/sqmi. There were 97 housing units at an average density of 99.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.25% White, 0.44% African American, 0.87% Asian, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.37% of the population.

There were 90 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 22.2% 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 2.54 and the average family size was 2.98.

28.8% are under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $46,458. Males had a median income of $29,792 versus $22,778 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,320. About 3.0% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 7.4% of those 65 or over.

Education
Its public schools are operated by the Central Springs Community School District, established on July 1, 2011, by the merger of North Central Community School District and Nora Springs–Rock Falls Community School District. Prior to the merger it was in the North Central district.

Town celebration
Hanlontown celebrates the annual "Sundown Day" on June 21 (or the weekend before) every year. The celebration coincides with the sun setting on the railroad tracks and making them appear golden.

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Joice, Iowa

Joice is a city in Worth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 208 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Joice got its start, following the construction of the Chicago and North Western Railway through that territory. A post office called Joice has been in operation since 1900. Joice was incorporated as a city in 1913. The city was named for R. M. Joice, a local banker. On the 21st night of September 2018, a fire took the Joice Public Library due to faulty wiring, causing the eventual construction of a new public library.

Geography
Joice is located at 43.36333°N, -93.45583°W (43.363223, -93.455881).

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 222 people in 99 households, including 61 families, in the city. The population density was 222.0 PD/sqmi. There were 106 housing units at an average density of 106.0 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.5% Native American, and 2.7% from two or more races.

Of the 99 households 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 34.3% of households were one person and 9.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age was 39.9 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 231 people in 101 households, including 66 families, in the city. The population density was 230.5 PD/sqmi. There were 109 housing units at an average density of 108.7 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 98.70% White, 1.30% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30%.

Of the 101 households 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 31.7% of households were one person and 12.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.84.

The age distribution was 26.4% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median household income was $39,375 and the median family income was $48,250. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,530. About 7.9% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.8% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those sixty five or over.

Education
The Lake Mills Community School District operates local public schools.

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Kensett, Iowa

Kensett is a city in Worth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 257 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Kensett was platted in 1872 shortly after the railroad was built through that territory in 1871.

Geography
Kensett is located at 43.35389°N, -93.20861°W (43.353859, -93.208560).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.53 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 266 people in 125 households, including 77 families, in the city. The population density was 173.9 PD/sqmi. There were 142 housing units at an average density of 92.8 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 98.1% White, 1.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8%.

Of the 125 households 16.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 32.8% of households were one person and 14.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.60.

The median age was 50.3 years. 15% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 36.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 280 people in 131 households, including 77 families, in the city. The population density was 183.5 PD/sqmi. There were 143 housing units at an average density of 93.7 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 100.00% White.

Of the 131 households 19.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.5% were non-families. 35.1% of households were one person and 18.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.67.

The age distribution was 20.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median household income was $30,500 and the median family income was $40,000. Males had a median income of $29,000 versus $20,179 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,601. About 14.3% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 14.0% of those sixty five or over.

Education
The Northwood-Kensett Community School District operates local area public schools.

title: Kensett, Iowa