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Blanchard, Iowa

Blanchard is a city in Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 29 at the 2020 census.

A small section of the city unofficially reaches into Missouri. This territory is known as South Blanchard.

History
Blanchard was laid out in 1879, and a post office was established that same year. It was incorporated as a town in 1880.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.23 sqmi, all land.

Landmarks
The city is the southern terminus of the Wabash Trace, a former rail line converted to a bicycle trail. It had a gas station, which lay entirely in Missouri. Colorful signs on the property inform the motorist of his exact location. A Cropmate nitrogen fertilizer plant is located two miles north of Blanchard.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 38 people, 18 households, and 12 families residing in the city. The population density was 165.2 PD/sqmi. There were 22 housing units at an average density of 95.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 18 households, of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.58.

The median age in the city was 46 years. 10.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 31.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 61 people, 28 households, and 16 families residing in the city. The population density was 270.9 PD/sqmi. There were 31 housing units at an average density of 137.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 28 households, out of which 25.0% of the households had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.0% 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 2.71.

21.3% are under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 13.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,226. There were 9.5% of families and 5.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 11.1% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
It is in the South Page Community School District.

Notable person

 * Pat Ragan, baseball player.

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Braddyville, Iowa

Braddyville is a city in Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 147 at the 2020 census.

History
Braddyville was laid out in the 1870s as a depot on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. It was named for its founder, James Braddy.

Geography
Braddyville's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 40.578722, -95.029816. The city is located on the Iowa-Missouri state line, along the Nodaway River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.53 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 159 people, 75 households, and 45 families living in the city. The population density was 300.0 PD/sqmi. There were 82 housing units at an average density of 154.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 75 households, of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 34.7% 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 2.12 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age in the city was 50.5 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.6% were from 25 to 44; 35.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.3% male and 44.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 176 people, 75 households, and 53 families living in the city. The population density was 331.7 PD/sqmi. There were 83 housing units at an average density of 156.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.43% White and 0.57% Asian.

There were 75 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.77.

27.3% were under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $44,000. Males had a median income of $26,944 versus $32,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,421. 4.9% of the population and 4.3% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, none of those under the age of 18 and 8.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education
Braddyville is served by the South Page Community Schools.

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Clarinda, Iowa

Clarinda is a city in and the county seat of Page County, Iowa. It is located in Nodaway Township. The population was 5,369 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Clarinda was founded in 1851, and incorporated on December 8, 1866. Many stories are told of such notables as Jesse James frequently passing through.

The town is named for Clarinda Buck, who according to legend carried water to the surveyors while Page County was first being surveyed.

The best known national firm in Clarinda for many decades was Berry's Seed Company, a mail order farm seed distribution business founded in 1885 at Clarinda by A. A. Berry. Berry's Seed Company diversified into retail stores in the 1950s, but the stores were sold off over the following decade, and today the company, known as Berry's Garden Center, operates from its one remaining retail outlet in Danville, Illinois.

In 1943, during World War II, an internment camp designed for 3,000 prisoners of war with sixty barracks and a 150-bed hospital was built in Clarinda. German prisoners were the first to arrive at Camp Clarinda, followed in 1945 by Italian and Japanese POWs.

The southeast area of Clarinda was once dubbed "Gun Town" and remains known by that name today. A noted author wrote, "In the twenties and thirties, Clarinda seemed to be two separate towns: Guntown and Uptown. In the middle of the square was, and remains, the courthouse. The four blocks surrounding the square are filled with businesses. Guntown was a town all its own. The 700 block of East Garfield was a solid block of businesses--grocery stores, barber, a Chinese restaurant, another restaurant on a corner, a rug factory, a large grocery, the Swifts packing plant, and railroad tracks with freight depot and roundhouse to turn trains around."

Transportation
Road Network

Clarinda is located on US Highway 71 and Iowa Highway 2. In the past, both of these highways came through the center of town, but there is now a bypass that takes both highways to the south and east of Clarinda proper. There is also a good network of “farm to market” or county roads servicing the area.

Railroad Service

Early in its history, Clarinda was served by railroads from seven different directions - 5 of which were predecessors to the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad (CB&Q). The short westbound leg of track connecting Clarinda to Shenandoah was torn up in 1936 due to a washout of the track. In 1946, service was lost on the eastbound leg to Humeston and the line southwest to Tarkio, Missouri, through Coin, Iowa. Service was maintained south of Clarinda until the 1950s and was then trimmed back to a branch serving Clarinda from the main line to the north at Villisca, Iowa. This line survived a merger into the Burlington Northern but was abandoned in the 1980s. The beautiful brick depot in Clarinda still survives and is now the Student Union of the Iowa Western Community College-Clarinda campus.

There were two additional shortline railroads that ran to Clarinda. One was the Iowa & Southwestern which connected Clarinda southwest through College Springs to the Iowa-Missouri border town of Blanchard. The I&SW had its own depot very close to the Clarinda CB&Q Depot. It was abandoned before 1914. The second route was the Clarinda and St. Louis Railroad which ran south out of Clarinda roughly paralleling the CB&Q line to the east and terminating in Rosenberry, Missouri. This line joined with the Wabash Railroad just a few miles east of the CB&Q line also from Clarinda interchanged with the Wabash in the town of Burlington Junction, Missouri. The Clarinda and St. Louis Railroad was abandoned in the 1899 after only a few years of operation.

Clarinda now joins a growing list of county seats in Iowa without rail service.[12]

Air Service

Camp Clarinda was located by what today is the town's municipal airport, Schenck Field (named for aviator/farmer Ray Schenck, who built the original Clarinda Airport on the location).

Geography
Clarinda is located along the West Nodaway River, just north of its confluence with the East Nodaway River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.22 sqmi, of which 5.19 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,572 people, 1,928 households, and 1,153 families residing in the city. The population density was 1073.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,180 housing units at an average density of 420.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.2% White, 5.6% African American, 1.1% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 1,928 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.2% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% 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 2.80.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 57.6% male and 42.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,690 people, 2,017 households, and 1,246 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,096.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,188 housing units at an average density of 421.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.02% White, 4.62% African American, 0.65% Native American, 1.09% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.

There were 2,017 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% 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 2.83.

Age spread: 22.1% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,871, and the median income for a family was $43,654. Males had a median income of $35,061 versus $23,635 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,136. About 9.9% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
NSK-AKS (a subsidiary of the Japanese corporation NSK Ltd.) operates a manufacturing plant in Clarinda that produces ball and roller bearings.

Lisle Corporation, which makes hand tools and garage creepers for auto mechanics, was founded in Clarinda in 1903.

A large mental health center, the Clarinda Treatment Complex, is located on the north edge of the city. It was established in 1884 as the third mental asylum in the state of Iowa. Mental health professionals treated sex offenders, the mentally ill, alcoholics, drug addicts, and the criminally insane until its closing in 2015.

Sports
Clarinda is the home of the Clarinda A's, a summer amateur baseball team, founded by Merl Eberly. The team won the 1981 National Baseball Congress championship. It has sent several players on to the major leagues, notably Baseball Hall of Fame member Ozzie Smith, who regularly returns to Clarinda for special events. Previously, Clarinda was home to minor league baseball. The 1910-1911 Clarinda Antelopes played as members of the Class D level Missouri-Iowa-Nebraska-Kansas League.

Iowa Western Community College fielded Nationally Ranked junior college baseball teams from 1982 through 1984. Compiling a record of 119 wins and 26 losses during that time, the IWCC Bluejays were nationally ranked as high as 9th in the nation in 1982, ranked 4th in 1983 and the 1984 team was ranked 6th nationally and went to the National Junior College World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado. Coach Jeff DuPre's teams had a total of 10 players drafted during the three-year span and had players continue their college careers at schools such has Arizona State, Nebraska, Illinois, South Alabama, Jacksonville, Louisiana Tech, Grand Canyon State and South Carolina/Aiken. The 1982 to 1984 span also produced 6 All-American players, with George Gonzalez being First Team All American in 1982. The 1982 team set a Junior College record at the time with a .390 batting average. When the IWCC Bluejays went to the 1984 NJCAA World Series they were the smallest school ever to qualify.

Education
The Clarinda Community School District serves the municipality.

Clarinda is also home to a campus of Iowa Western Community College

Health care
In 1884, the citizens rallied to build the third mental hospital in the state of Iowa. For over 100 years, the Clarinda State Hospital, known as the Clarinda Treatment Complex, was located on the north end of the city. On June 30, 2015, the hospital facility was shut down and all patient services terminated. The Clarinda Academy, a juvenile detention facility owned by Sequel Youth Services, was the sole occupant of the former hospital grounds until its closure in 2021.

In 1939, the Clarinda Municipal Hospital was created. In 1997, Clarinda Municipal Hospital's name was changed by its Board of Trustees to Clarinda Regional Health Center. In January 2012, the Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC) moved into a new replacement hospital and clinic facility on the south edge of Clarinda. CRHC is a municipal, non-profit, Critical Access Hospital licensed for 25 in-patient beds.

State prison
Clarinda also holds a state prison called the Clarinda Correctional Facility.

Transportation
Daily intercity bus service to Clarinda is provided by Jefferson Lines. The bus stop serves buses between Sioux Falls and Kansas City.

Notable people

 * Vernon Baker, one of seven African-American World War II Medal of Honor recipients
 * Edwin Harris Colbert, paleontologist
 * William Peters Hepburn, U.S. representative
 * Norman Maclean, author of A River Runs Through It
 * Marilyn Maxwell, singer and film actress
 * Glenn Miller, 1940s big band leader
 * Jessie Field Shambaugh, founder of 4-H

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Coin, Iowa

Coin is a city in Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 176 at the time of the 2020 census. The Wabash Trace—a railroad converted to a bicycle trail—passes through here.

History
Coin was platted in 1879, on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad line. The origin of the name "Coin" is obscure.

Notable people

 * Charles Roy Henderson (1911–1989), statistician and a pioneer of animal breeding, was born in Coin

Geography
Coin is located along the Tarkio River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.80 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 193 people, 79 households, and 56 families living in the city. The population density was 241.3 PD/sqmi. There were 99 housing units at an average density of 123.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White and 5.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.3% of the population.

There were 79 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 252 people, 102 households, and 68 families living in the city. The population density was 314.4 PD/sqmi. There were 118 housing units at an average density of 147.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.60% White, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 102 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.03.

26.6% are under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,500, and the median income for a family was $45,313. Males had a median income of $30,250 versus $24,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,080. About 3.1% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.0% of those 65 or over.

Education
It is in the South Page Community School District.

Government
The incumbent mayor is James Horter who won the most votes. The Mayor Pro-Tem is Barbara McCollum. City Council Members Christine Sheetz, Jim Clark, Jake Hill and Ruby Thomas. The City Maintenance Superintendent is Tim McCollum and the City Clerk is Rhonda Byers.

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College Springs, Iowa

College Springs is a city in Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 172 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.10 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 214 people, 83 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 194.5 PD/sqmi. There were 90 housing units at an average density of 81.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.5% Pacific Islander, and 2.8% from two or more races.

There were 83 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.7% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 246 people, 90 households, and 72 families living in the city. The population density was 221.6 PD/sqmi. There were 95 housing units at an average density of 85.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.19% White and 0.81% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 90 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,500, and the median income for a family was $37,750. Males had a median income of $27,375 versus $19,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,102. About 2.4% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education
South Page Community School Operates Public Schools

The school building that was Amity College now houses South Page High.

Name
The city received its name because of a school called Amity College, and the "Spring" part refers to a nearby spring, reputed to have very clear water.

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Essex, Iowa

Essex is a city in Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 722 in the 2020 census, a decline from the 884 population in 2000.

History
Essex was platted in 1870. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad arrived in Essex in 1871.

Geography
Essex is located near the East Nishnabotna River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.51 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 798 people, 333 households, and 228 families living in the city. The population density was 528.5 PD/sqmi. There were 372 housing units at an average density of 246.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.9% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 333 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.5% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 44.3 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 884 people, 356 households, and 260 families living in the city. The population density was 586.7 PD/sqmi. There were 393 housing units at an average density of 260.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.85% White, 0.57% Native American, 0.34% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 356 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.94.

Age spread: 25.3% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% that were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,382, and the median income for a family was $51,806. Males had a median income of $36,118 versus $22,604 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,202. About 3.2% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Essex Community School District operates local public schools.

Transportation
While there is no fixed-route transit service in Essex, intercity bus service is provided by Jefferson Lines in nearby Shenandoah.

Notable people

 * Leanna Field Driftmier (1886–1976) pioneered the Kitchen-Klatter radio broadcast and magazine from 1926 to 1959.
 * Jessie Young (1900–1987), widely regarded as the first of the radio homemakers.

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Hepburn, Iowa

Hepburn is a city in Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 26 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Hepburn was platted in 1873, and a post office was opened that same year. It is named for William Peter Hepburn of Clarinda, Iowa, a Civil War veteran (Lt. Col., 2nd Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry), and later a prominent Congressman and staunch political ally of Theodore Roosevelt.

Hepburn had a depot on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.08 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 23 people, 8 households, and 7 families living in the city. The population density was 287.5 PD/sqmi. There were 10 housing units at an average density of 125.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 8 households, of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 87.5% were married couples living together, and 12.5% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 34.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.5% male and 56.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 39 people, 15 households, and 10 families living in the city. The population density was 654.1 PD/sqmi. There were 18 housing units at an average density of 301.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.87% White, and 5.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.69% of the population.

There were 15 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.00.

28.2% are under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 15.4% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,500, and the median income for a family was $10,833. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,629. There were 37.5% of families and 32.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 40.0% of those over 64.

Education
The Clarinda Community School District serves the municipality.

Transportation
While there is no fixed-route transit service in Hepburn, intercity bus service is provided by Jefferson Lines in nearby Clarinda.

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Northboro, Iowa

Northboro is a city in Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 52 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Northboro was platted in 1881, shortly after the railroad arrived into the neighborhood. It was hit by a large F4 tornado on April 5, 1954, injuring two.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 58 people, 25 households, and 17 families living in the city. The population density was 223.1 PD/sqmi. There were 30 housing units at an average density of 115.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 25 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 46 years. 15.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 41.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.2% male and 44.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 60 people, 25 households, and 19 families living in the city. The population density was 236.0 PD/sqmi. There were 32 housing units at an average density of 125.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.33% White, and 1.67% from two or more races.

There were 25 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.79.

15.0% are under the age of 18, 16.7% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,536, and the median income for a family was $36,429. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,360. There were no families and 1.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
Northboro is within the Shenandoah Community School District.

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Shambaugh, Iowa

Shambaugh is a city in Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 159 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Shambaugh was laid out in 1881 as a depot on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. It was named for its founder, James Shambaugh.

Geography
Shambaugh is located along the West Nodaway River.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 191 people, 80 households, and 50 families living in the city. The population density was 530.6 PD/sqmi. There were 90 housing units at an average density of 250.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 80 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 21.5% 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 188 people, 80 households, and 51 families living in the city. The population density was 506.9 PD/sqmi. There were 93 housing units at an average density of 250.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.47% White and 0.53% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.13% of the population.

There were 80 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.06.

27.7% are under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,375, and the median income for a family was $45,179. Males had a median income of $29,844 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,089. About 3.8% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 8.1% of those 65 or over.

Notable people
Jay Laurence Lush (1896–1982), animal geneticist, was born in Shambaugh

Churches
There are three churches in Shambaugh: Shambaugh United Methodist Church; First Church of God; and Harvest Fellowship.

Education
It is in the South Page Community School District.

Transportation
While there is no fixed-route transit service in Shambaugh, intercity bus service is provided by Jefferson Lines in nearby Clarinda.

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Yorktown, Iowa

Yorktown is a city in Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 60 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Yorktown was platted in 1882 by C. E. Perkins. It had a station on the Humeston and Shenandoah Railway.

Geography
Yorktown lies 1½ hours' driving time from Omaha, 2½ hours from Des Moines, and three hours from Kansas City. The city sits in the rolling hills of southwestern Iowa, about 10 mi from the Missouri border.

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

2020 Census
As of the 2020 Census, the total population was 60 people. The population density was 222 people per square mile, spread over 0.27 miles. Of those 60 people, the median age was 57.5 years, with 14.9% of the town's population under the age of 18, 57.4% between the ages of 18 and 64, and 27.7% of the population over the age of 65. There were a total of 20 households, with an average of 3 people per household.

51% of the town's population was female, with 49% of the population male. The racial makeup of the town was 88.33% White, 8.33% mixed race, and 3.33% Hispanic.

The average income per capita of Yorktown was $17,916, which is lower than the state average, and the median household income was $53,750, 90% of the state average. No one in the town lives underneath of the poverty line.

65% of the population of the town is identified as currently married.

86.5% of the Yorktown population have received a high school degree, which is 6 percentage points lower than the rest of the state. Yorktown has a lower-than-average percentage of the population having received college degrees, with only 10.8% of the town's population have received college degrees compared to the state average of 30.5%.

2.5% of the town's population were veterans.

2010 Census
As of the census of 2010, there were 85 people, 32 households, and 24 families living in the city. The population density was 314.8 PD/sqmi. There were 37 housing units at an average density of 137.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.1% White, 7.1% African American, 1.2% Native American, and 4.7% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 32 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 47.3 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.5% were from 25 to 44; 31.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 57.6% male and 42.4% female.

2000 Census
As of the census of 2000, there were 82 people, 36 households, and 25 families living in the city. The population density was 297.2 PD/sqmi. There were 41 housing units at an average density of 148.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 36 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% 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 2.65.

20.7% are under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,417, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $29,583 versus $27,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,248. There were 17.6% of families and 23.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 36.4% of under eighteens and 22.7% of those over 64.

Education
The Clarinda Community School District serves the municipality.

Transportation
While there is no fixed-route transit service in Yorktown, intercity bus service is provided by Jefferson Lines in nearby Clarinda.

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Ayrshire, Iowa

Ayrshire is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 133 at the 2020 census.

History
In the 1880s the Des Moines and Fort Dodge Railroad (later part of Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway), having reached Fort Dodge, began building to the northwest. In October 1882 the rails reached the location of Ayrshire, and a depot was built the following month. The railroad had acquired 80 acres for a townsite, and by 1883 several businesses had been established.

Ayrshire was incorporated on September 20, 1895.

At one time it had two banks, two grocery stores, blacksmith shop, livery stable, creamery, hotel, at least two barber shops; Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist and Baptist churches; five gas stations, grain elevator, two cafes, a locker plant, a pharmacy, a lumber yard, two beer halls and several other businesses. It had both a Catholic and a public high school. The Catholic high school closed in 1947. The lower grades closed in 1968. The public school closed in the spring of 1982. The public school mascot was the Ayrshire Beavers.

In 1972, the town drew national attention for having the youngest mayor in America. Jody Smith was nineteen when he was elected mayor.

The rail line, by then part of the Chicago and North Western Railway, was abandoned in the 1980s, and torn up.

The town celebrated its Quasquicentennial in 2007.

Geography
Ayrshire is located at 43.03861°N, -94.83472°W (43.038506, -94.834712).

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 143 people, 75 households, and 34 families residing in the city. The population density was 681.0 PD/sqmi. There were 95 housing units at an average density of 452.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 75 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.7% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 54.7% were non-families. 52.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.91 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 48.8 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.2% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 25.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 202 people, 89 households, and 55 families residing in the city. The population density was 970.6 PD/sqmi. There were 98 housing units at an average density of 470.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 89 households, out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $30,893. Males had a median income of $26,750 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,371. None of the families and 4.8% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 7.1% of those over 64.

Population trends
The number of residents decreased from 202 in 2000 to 143 in the 2010 census, less than half the population a century earlier, 329 in 1900 and 337 in 1910.

Education
Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District serves the community. It was a part of the Ayrshire Community School District until July 1, 1983, when it merged into Ruthven-Ayrshire.

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Curlew, Iowa

Curlew is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 37 at the time of the 2020 census.

[http://www.iowaghosttowns.com/smalltown2.html#:~:text=History%20–%20Curlew%20had%20its%20start,birds%20found%20in%20the%20area. Curlew originated in 1882 with the construction of the Des Moines and Fort Dodge Railroad in the area.]

History
Curlew got its start in the year 1882, following construction of the Des Moines and Fort Dodge Railroad through that territory. It was named by the railroad president, an avid hunter, from the curlew birds found in the area.

Geography
Curlew is located at 42.98028°N, -94.7375°W (42.980293, -94.737480).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.76 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 58 people in 24 households, including 17 families, in the city. The population density was 76.3 PD/sqmi. There were 31 housing units at an average density of 40.8 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 98.3% White and 1.7% African American. Of the 24 households 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.2% were non-families. 16.7% of households were one person and 12.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.59.

The median age was 44.3 years. 19% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 19% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 62 people in 30 households, including 17 families, in the city. The population density was 81.8 PD/sqmi. There were 36 housing units at an average density of 47.5 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 100.00% White. Of the 30 households 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, and 43.3% were non-families. 43.3% of households were one person and 23.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.88.

The age distribution was 22.6% under the age of 18, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 27.4% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 72.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median household income was $20,250 and the median family income was $20,417. Males had a median income of $11,250 versus $6,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,788. There were 30.8% of families and 28.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 72.7% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
Emmetsburg Community School District operates public schools.

Notable people

 * Paul Brechler, basketball player and University of Iowa athletic director 1947-1960
 * Nancy Cox (born 1949), she is a virologist, and she served as the Director of the Influenza Division at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 2006 to 2014 and as Director of CDC's World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Control of Influenza from 1992 to 2014.

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Cylinder, Iowa

Cylinder is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 87 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
The town began in 1885 with the construction of a large hay barn, and soon after a railway siding was built to load the hay. In 1890 a railway depot was constructed, and the town was incorporated in 1900.

The original railway depot was named after nearby Cylinder Creek, which may have received its name after early settlers dropped an engine into the mud and never recovered it.

Professional wrestler Danny Havoc was born in Cylinder, and started wrestling in his family's barn with friends after school.

Geography
Cylinder is located at 43.08916°N, -94.55009°W (43.089159, -94.550092).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.07 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 88 people, 39 households, and 22 families residing in the city. The population density was 1257.1 PD/sqmi. There were 44 housing units at an average density of 628.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White and 1.1% from two or more races.

There were 39 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.6% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 47.5 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 33% were from 45 to 64; and 19.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.7% male and 44.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 110 people, 45 households, and 31 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,625.0 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 723.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.18% White, 0.91% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.82% of the population.

There were 45 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 26.7% 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 2.44 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,750, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $14,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,953. There were 21.2% of families and 31.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 62.5% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
Emmetsburg Community School District operates public schools.

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Emmetsburg, Iowa

Emmetsburg is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,706 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Palo Alto County. Emmetsburg is located around the southern bay of Five Island Lake.

History
The town was originally settled by immigrants during the Great Famine of Ireland between 1845 and 1852. Emmetsburg was named after the Dublin-born Irish nationalist Robert Emmet, who was executed at 25 for leading an 1803 rebellion against the British. The city was incorporated on November 17, 1877.

Geography
The city lies just to the east of the Des Moines River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.97 sqmi, of which 3.81 sqmi is land and 0.16 sqmi is water.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,904 people, 1,632 households, and 967 families living in the city. The population density was 1024.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,836 housing units at an average density of 481.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 1.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 1,632 households, of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 41.4 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,958 people, 1,620 households, and 941 families living in the city. The population density was 1,046.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,831 housing units at an average density of 484.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.59% White, 0.08% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population.

There were 1,620 households, out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.9% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.90.

Age spread: 20.5% under the age of 18, 13.9% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,520, and the median income for a family was $44,554. Males had a median income of $29,830 versus $20,800 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,599. About 6.9% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.0% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Emmetsburg Community School District operates public schools. Emmetsburg also has a branch campus of Iowa Lakes Community College.

Sports
Emmetsburg hosted minor league baseball in 1912. The Emmetsburg team played as members of the Iowa State League, with home games played at Harrison Park.

Notable people

 * Paul Emerick, USA international rugby player; born in Emmetsburg
 * Matthew M. Joyce, former United States federal judge; born in Emmetsburg.
 * Loren Meyer, retired American professional basketball player; born in Emmetsburg.
 * Bruce Nelson, retired National Football League player; born in Emmetsburg
 * Robert W. Pratt, District Judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa; born in Emmetsburg
 * Curt Pringle, former mayor of Anaheim, California and Speaker of the California State Assembly; born in Emmetsburg
 * Thomas Appelquist, theoretical physicist and dean of the Graduate School, Yale University; born in Emmetsburg

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Graettinger, Iowa

Graettinger is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 832 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Graettinger got its start in the 1880s, following construction of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway through that territory. The land was originally owned by Dr. Alois Graettinger, a German physician who had immigrated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He gave the land to the railway under the condition that the town were to be named after him. Members of the Graettinger family still live in the town. They are descendants of Dr. Graettinger's brother, Blasius, who was a stone cutter by trade but moved to Iowa to farm.

Graettinger is the location of the oldest Labor Day celebration in the state of Iowa. Each year, the town celebrates with a parade, carnival, street dance, variety show, queen coronation, raffle drawing and various other events.

About Dr. Alois Graettinger
Dr. Alois Graettinger was a German-American physician born in Passau, Bavaria, on January 10, 1834. He attended the local school and gymnasium of Passau. At the age of 18, Graettinger entered the University of Munich, completing the “biennium practicum”, after which he was assistant in the obstetrical clinic of the university for one year before leaving for Milwaukee in 1857. In 1865, he took the degree of M.D. at the Chicago Medical College and in 1878 that of the University of Munich. In 1894, Dr. Graettinger was chosen as the president of the Society of German Physicians in Milwaukee. On account of ill health he left for California in 1898, giving up practice and tilling the soil until his death due to arteriosclerosis on October 23, 1907.

Geography
Graettinger is located at 43.23806°N, -94.75111°W (43.238180, -94.751217) near the Des Moines River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.77 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 844 people, 382 households, and 227 families living in the city. The population density was 1096.1 PD/sqmi. There were 440 housing units at an average density of 571.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 382 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.6% were non-families. 35.1% 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 2.21 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 37 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% 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 900 people, 396 households, and 241 families living in the city. The population density was 1,174.8 PD/sqmi. There were 430 housing units at an average density of 561.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.78% White, 0.11% African American, 0.56% Native American, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 396 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 35.9% 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 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,988, and the median income for a family was $36,591. Males had a median income of $26,726 versus $17,721 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,520. About 3.9% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Graettinger is served by the Graettinger–Terril Community School District, formed by the 2010 merger of the Graettinger and Terril Community School Districts.

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Mallard, Iowa

Mallard is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 257 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Mallard got its start circa 1882, following construction of the Des Moines and Fort Dodge Railroad through that territory. The town was named by the railroad president, an avid hunter, from mallard ducks inhabiting the area ponds.

Geography
Mallard is located at 42.93722°N, -94.68417°W (42.937269, -94.684169).

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 274 people in 119 households, including 81 families, in the city. The population density was 668.3 PD/sqmi. There were 137 housing units at an average density of 334.1 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.4% Native American, 2.9% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4%.

Of the 119 households 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.9% were non-families. 26.1% of households were one person and 14.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.68.

The median age was 44 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.9% male and 47.1% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 298 people in 133 households, including 86 families, in the city. The population density was 783.6 PD/sqmi. There were 143 housing units at an average density of 376.0 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 98.66% White, and 1.34% from two or more races.

Of the 133 households 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 32.3% of households were one person and 21.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.83.

22.1% are under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 27.9% 65 or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median household income was $28,056 and the median family income was $31,806. Males had a median income of $26,528 versus $11,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,451. About 12.7% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.1% of those sixty five or over.

Education
It is within the West Bend–Mallard Community School District. It was established on July 1, 1995, by the merger of the West Bend and Mallard school districts.

Notable people

 * Mark Kacmarynski, running back who played for the Frankfurt Galaxy in NFL Europe during the 1999 season; born in Mallard.
 * Frank Mulroney, relief pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox during the 1930 season; born in Mallard.

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Rodman, Iowa

Rodman is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 31 at the time of the 2020 census. Rodman is also the farthest city in Iowa from any National park, being 372 miles away from the closest National park in the United States.

History
Rodman got its start in the early 1880s, following construction of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway through that territory. It was named for one Mr. Rodman, a retired sailor, who owned the town site.

Geography
Rodman is located at 43.02694°N, -94.52778°W (43.026874, -94.527795).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.17 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 45 people, 23 households, and 12 families living in the city. The population density was 264.7 PD/sqmi. There were 25 housing units at an average density of 147.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 23 households, of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.8% were non-families. 43.5% 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 1.96 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age in the city was 50.5 years. 15.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.3% were from 25 to 44; 51.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% 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 56 people, 24 households, and 16 families living in the city. The population density was 336.7 PD/sqmi. There were 28 housing units at an average density of 168.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.43% White, 3.57% from other races.

There were 24 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 32.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,063, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,347. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education
It is within the West Bend–Mallard Community School District. It was established on July 1, 1995, by the merger of the West Bend and Mallard school districts.

title: Rodman, Iowa


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Ruthven, Iowa

Ruthven is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 725 at the time of the 2020 census.

Ruthven earned its title as the "Central Oasis of Wetlands" due to it being close to five lakes within a 10-mile radius.

History
Ruthven had its start in the year 1878 by the building of the Milwaukee railroad through that territory. It was named for the Ruthven brothers, who owned the town site.

Geography
Ruthven is located at 43.13056°N, -94.90028°W (43.130448, -94.900207).

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 737 people in 320 households, including 184 families, in the city. The population density was 1754.8 PD/sqmi. There were 364 housing units at an average density of 866.7 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 99.1% White, 0.5% Native American, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8%.

Of the 320 households 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.5% were non-families. 36.6% of households were one person and 21.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age was 42.2 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 26.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 711 people in 325 households, including 202 families, in the city. The population density was 1,688.3 PD/sqmi. There were 350 housing units at an average density of 831.1 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 97.19% White, 0.42% Native American, 0.28% Asian, and 2.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41%.

Of the 325 households 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 32.3% of households were one person and 18.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.76.

20.0% were under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 25.9% were 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.

The median household income was $31,027 and the median family income was $40,469. Males had a median income of $26,094 versus $16,719 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,079. About 4.7% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District serves the community. It was a part of the Ruthven Community School District until July 1, 1983, when it merged into Ruthven-Ayrshire.

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Akron, Iowa

Akron is a city in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,558 at the 2020 census.

History
Akron was incorporated September 7, 1882. The town's name is a transfer from Akron, Ohio.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.22 sqmi, all land. Akron is considered the northern gateway to the Loess Hills and the Loess Hills Scenic Byway. These unique hills made up of windblown soil stretch southward from Akron toward St. Joseph, Missouri.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,486 people, 625 households, and 407 families living in the city. The population density was 1218.0 PD/sqmi. There were 702 housing units at an average density of 575.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 625 households, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 42.1 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 24.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,489 people, 667 households, and 424 families living in the city. The population density was 1,232.4 PD/sqmi. There were 707 housing units at an average density of 585.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.13% White, 0.34% African American, 0.07% Native American, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

There were 667 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% 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 2.85.23.9% were under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,583, and the median income for a family was $37,404. Males had a median income of $30,875 versus $21,286 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,631. About 6.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in the city is operated by Akron–Westfield Community School District, which includes Akron–Westfield Senior High School. The district formed on July 1, 1981, as a merger of the Akron and Westfield school districts.

Notable people

 * Alan J. Heeger, recipient of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Heeger grew up in Akron, where his father owned a general store.
 * J. Henry Lucken, representative to the Iowa General Assembly from 1947 to 1949. Born in Akron.
 * Frank J. Swanson, representative to the Iowa General Assembly from 1929 to 1931. Swanson moved to Akron, where he owned a furniture and hardware business.
 * Anna Johnson Pell Wheeler, mathematician. Moved to Akron at age nine.

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Brunsville, Iowa

Brunsville is a city in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 129 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Brunsville is located at 42.80917°N, -96.26861°W (42.809286, -96.268700).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.24 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 151 people, 65 households, and 43 families living in the city. The population density was 629.2 PD/sqmi. There were 66 housing units at an average density of 275.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 65 households, of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 1.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.8% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 44.3 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 33% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% 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 146 people, 59 households, and 41 families living in the city. The population density was 616.4 PD/sqmi. There were 66 housing units at an average density of 278.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.95% White and 2.05% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.37% of the population.

There were 59 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% 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 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,188, and the median income for a family was $47,841. Males had a median income of $34,643 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,200. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education
The Le Mars Community School District operates local area public schools.

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Craig, Iowa

Craig is a city in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 79 at the 2020 census.

The town of Craig was incorporated in Plymouth County on April 26, 1911.

Geography
Craig is located at 42.89639°N, -96.31028°W (42.896324, -96.310256).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.09 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 89 people, 37 households, and 26 families living in the city. The population density was 988.9 PD/sqmi. There were 45 housing units at an average density of 500.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 37 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.7% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 41.2 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 102 people, 43 households, and 28 families living in the city. The population density was 1,086.8 PD/sqmi. There were 46 housing units at an average density of 490.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 43 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,917, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $30,208 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,239. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education
The Le Mars Community School District operates local area public schools.

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Hinton, Iowa

Hinton is a city in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 935 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Hinton has been in operation since 1870. The city was named by a settler from Hinton, West Virginia.

Geography
Hinton is located at 42.625°N, -96.29417°W (42.625066, -96.294285).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.69 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 928 people, 363 households, and 270 families living in the city. The population density was 1344.9 PD/sqmi. There were 374 housing units at an average density of 542.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 363 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.6% were non-families. 22.3% 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 2.56 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 39.1 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 808 people, 303 households, and 226 families living in the city. The population density was 1,386.1 PD/sqmi. There were 319 housing units at an average density of 547.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.90% White, 0.50% African American, 0.37% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 303 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

Education
The Hinton Community School District operates local public schools.

Hinton's high school mascot is the Blackhawk, presumably after Ioway Indian tribal leader Chief Black Hawk. The school's athletics teams compete in the War Eagle Conference. The boys' and girls' golf teams both made state appearances in 2004, 2006 & 2007, with the boys winning 1st place overall in 2006.

Notable people

 * Ron Wieck, graduated from Hinton High School, Republican member of Iowa Senate 2003–2010
 * Sam Clovis, former fighter pilot and retired United States Air Force colonel, former economics professor, talk radio host, national co-chair and chief policy adviser to Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, and the senior White House adviser under President Donald Trump to the United States Department of Agriculture until May 4, 2018

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Kingsley, Iowa

Kingsley is a city in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States, which is located within Garfield Township. The population was 1,396 at the time of the 2020 census. The city was originally known as the village Quorn, which was founded by two brothers, Frederick and William B. Close. Quorn was named after the Quorn Hunt in England. The village was later relocated to a different part of Iowa and named Kingsley due to a railroad not running through the original area. The railroad was designed by the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company. Kingsley was founded on January 15, 1884 and the centennial celebration was held in June 1984. Kingsley includes organizations, recreational activities, and a local government consisting of a mayor and a city council. The schools are an elementary school and a high school, with the middle school being located in Pierson.

Recreational additions include a golf course and a public swimming pool. The city has a public library and published a newspaper titled The Kingsley News-Times, now combined with other newspapers to form The Record. There are many businesses and houses within the city limits. United States President Herbert Hoover lived in Kingsley as a child and Cincinnati Reds baseball player Harry Gaspar was born in Kingsley.

Quorn
The city later known as Kingsley was once a village in a different location named Quorn, being named after the Quorn Hunt in England. Quorn was founded by two brothers, Frederick and William B. Close on September 18, 1880. It started with William's and W. Roylance Court Jr.'s 2,000 acre farm, which contained buildings, sheds, and hundreds of livestock. The livestock included sheep, bucks, ewes, cattle, and hogs. Quorn, through investments by the Close brothers, later included a post office, country store, and social center. Quorn continued to grow to include a population of 300 to 400 people and multiple buildings on Main Street.

A railroad was being built and the population of Quorn hoped that it would go through the village on its way to Sioux City, Iowa. However, the railroad did not go through Quorn. One of the many ideas about why the railroad took a different route was due to a disagreement between the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company and the Close brothers. The actual reason is still unknown. Due to the railroad being the main mode of transportation of goods, the residents had no choice but to relocate to a new area. Every business except for a mill was moved to a new area during 1883.

Current site
Founded on January 15, 1884, Kingsley was named after Nahum P. Kingsley who had laid out the city on June 4, 1883. A centennial celebration was held on three days in June 1984. Former United States President Ronald Reagan wrote of the centennial, "The spirit which has built and sustained your community reflects the energy which has forged America into a land of wonder. As a community held by fellowship and goodwill, Kingsley has become home to many who love it dearly". In June 1894, a 1,500 gallon water tower was used to pump water. In October 1905, the water tower collapsed so a new steel tower was built in January 1906. In 1915, yet another new water tower was built to replace the 1906 water tower. In 1912, a sewer system and 2,775 feet of pipe were laid. The sewer system was expanded on in 1968.

In June 1990, a public swimming pool named the Loring Aquatic Center was opened. The 1893 grain elevator was burned down in 1996 and used as practice by firefighters. In June 2000, new playground equipment was added to Kingsley's park. Kingsley received high speed internet in May 2002. In December 2003, a final water tower was built and was completed on May 24, 2004. In 2005 through 2006, a walking trail was completed. In June 2008, a new water main was built. On August 17, 2009, it was reported that Kingsley had 80 businesses. From 2001 to 2009, almost 70 houses have been built.

Organizations
Shortly after Quorn was founded, an anonymous organization calling themselves The Spooks was started. Each Christmas, the members provided free food and clothing to the needy in Quorn and then in Kingsley. Their membership was small and only the members themselves knew who was a part of the organization. All members wear masks and they are still in operation in Kingsley. The Women's Kingsley Community Action Club was founded in June 1980 as a splinter group of the Men's KCAC. It was started with the plan to help summer programs for Kingsley's youth. The city once published the newspaper The Kingsley-News Times that began publication in 1887. The local newspaper was founded by J. H. Strief, who later became president of the Iowa State Federation of Labor. The Kingsley-News Times was later combined with two other newspapers to form The Record, spreading its coverage to include multiple nearby cities.

Geography
Kingsley is located at 42.58917°N, -95.96833°W (42.589178, −95.968280). Kingsley is located in Garfield Township within Plymouth County. It is part of the Sioux City metropolitan area which encompasses parts of Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The city is located within the Loess Hills. It was written in a 1990 book that Kingsley is in a "grain and stock region on the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad". According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.61 sqmi, all land. Kingsley is 1,230 feet [375 m] above sea level. The city is surrounded by farmland and many of the original farms were owned by the Close brothers.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,411 people, 563 households, and 373 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.6% Pacific Islander, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 563 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.7% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals under 18 years of age, and 37.1% had individuals who were 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age in the city was 41.2 years. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,245 people, 524 households, and 344 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.24% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 524 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.92.

Government
The local government includes a mayor and city council members. The current mayor is Rick Bohle. The current city council members are Neal Rolling, Ron Mathers, Dave Dugan, Keith Bohle, and Dan Peters. Rolling is a co-owner of Rick and Neal Rolling's Rolling Oil Co. and Dugan is an insurance agent at Jim Harvey Agency, Inc. A library and city hall combination began construction in May 1999 with $400,000 raised from the city and the rest of the funds coming from the library and grants. The staff started working from the new building in February 2000. Vicki Sitzmann is the current city clerk. Mayors from the beginning of Kingsley's founding were J. S. Ellis (1884), G. A. Garrard (1885 and 1886), C. B. Oldfield (1887 to 1989), and F. R. Robinson (1890).

The Kingsley Public Library is the town's only library. The original building was built in 1967, later being redone in 1999 to house both the library and the city hall. It includes a large selection of books and DVDs. There are public computers for use by patrons and a story hour for children. The library also participates in an inter-library loan program.

Education
The town has Kingsley Elementary School and Kingsley–Pierson High School, both at the same address. The middle school students attend classes in Pierson, Iowa. The elementary school serves 163 students and the high school serves 139 students. All three schools are collectively known as the Kingsley–Pierson Community School District. The high school student to teacher ratio is 10:1, compared to the national average of 16:1. High school sports teams include Boys' Varsity Basketball, Girls Basketball, and Track & Field. The school district has been ranked 74 of 215 for 2017 Best High School for Athletes in Iowa.

Recreation
Kingsley has a public swimming pool called the Loring Aquatic & Fitness Center, Brookside Golf Course, a park, a walking trail, and a community center. It also has five churches of multiple religious denominations.

Transportation
Iowa Highway 140 passes straight by Kingsley, going by the Brookside Golf Course and ending at the beginning of Main Street. The highway is 1 km parallel to Kingsley. The Siouxland Community Transit System serves all of Plymouth County, among other nearby counties.

Notable people

 * President Herbert Hoover lived in Kingsley as a child with his grandmother.
 * Cincinnati Reds baseball player Harry Gaspar was born in Kingsley.
 * Washington Huskies football offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb was born in Kingsley.

title: Kingsley, Iowa