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Hamburg, Iowa

Hamburg is a city in Fremont County, Iowa, United States, that is the most southwestern city in Iowa, hugging the borders of Missouri to the south and Nebraska to the west. It is situated between the Nishnabotna and Missouri rivers. The population was 890 at the time of the 2020 census. It derives its name from the German city of Hamburg.

History
The city is less than a quarter mile from the Missouri state line. The first settlers in the community were people who actually thought they were settling in Missouri following the Platte Purchase of former Indian territory there across the state line opened up settlement. The first formal settlement in the Hamburg vicinity were by the brothers James McKissick, Cornelius McKissick, Daniel McKissick who established McKissick's Grove. A survey was made when Iowa entered the union in 1846, and only then did the settlers discover that they were in Iowa and not Missouri.

The brothers were also involved in another border irregularity when they bought McKissick Island a mile south of Hamburg. They thought at the time the island in the Missouri River was attached to Nebraska territory. The river changed course in 1867 resulting in the island becoming physically attached by dry land to Missouri and cut off from Nebraska by the main channel. Missouri and Nebraska both claimed the island and it was decided in 1904 by the U.S. Supreme Court that it belonged to Nebraska, although the states did not formally agree to the arrangement until 1999. In the meantime students from the Nebraska island passed through Missouri en route to being educated in Hamburg in Iowa.

Hamburg was formally laid out in 1857 at the behest of Augustus Borchers (August Heinrich B., August 26, 1817, Harburg near Hamburg, Germany - November 23, 1885, Hamburg (Ia.)) who named for the German city and was formally incorporated on April 1, 1867 at about the same time as it was reached by the Council Bluffs and St. Joseph Railroad. A second railroad Nebraska City Branch of the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad (which came from Red Oak, Iowa) came through in 1870.

Alex and Arthur Vogel started Vogel and Son Popcorn Company in 1948. The company grew to the point where he bought the city's old water tower and train station to store his popcorn - the two structures hold a million pounds of popcorn. In 1960 the city started its Popcorn Days festival (replacing an earlier named peony festival). Vogel Popcorn is now owned by ConAgra Foods but remains headquartered in the city. Its popcorn is used in Act II and Orville Redenbacher's.

The city gets considerable publicity during periods of Missouri River flooding, including most recently the 2019 Midwestern U.S. floods, which left the city without sewage, water or gas. In 2012, residents sought to raise funds for repairs to the city's flood control levee with a flash mob dance video of "Proud Mary," but did not receive the $5 million needed.

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

Climate
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Hamburg was 109 °F on July 21, 1974, and the lowest temperature was −25 °F on December 23, 1989. On average, the hottest month is July, and the coldest is January.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,187 people, 514 households, and 312 families residing in the city. The population density was 1079.1 PD/sqmi. There were 594 housing units at an average density of 540.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 0.8% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.

There were 514 households, of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 41 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,240 people, 544 households, and 343 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,107.1 PD/sqmi. There were 604 housing units at an average density of 539.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.21% White, 0.08% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 2.66% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.48% of the population.

There were 544 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,479, and the median income for a family was $42,935. Males had a median income of $28,162 versus $20,781 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,050. About 11.7% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.3% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Hamburg is the corporate headquarters of Vogel Popcorn, which claims to be the source of 52 percent of the popcorn grown in the United States.

Education
Hamburg Community School District operates a PreK-8 public school; the district pays other school districts to educate high school students.

From 2011 until 2016 Hamburg was in a grade-sharing relationship with the Farragut Community School District; prior to 2015 Hamburg students had to go to Farragut for senior high school, while after 2015 all secondary school students (middle and high school) went to Farragut. Nishnabotna High School in Farragut became the community high school for both Farragut and Hamburg. The Farragut closed in 2016, and the Hamburg district became a K-8 district that sent its high school students to other districts.

Notable people

 * Betty Bennett, singer.
 * Julie Kushner, Connecticut state senator, lived in Hamburg before moving to Lincoln, Nebraska.
 * William Benjamin Polk, Illinois state representative, was born in Hamburg.

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Imogene, Iowa

Imogene is a city in Fremont County, Iowa, United States. The population was 39 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 72 people, 25 households, and 18 families living in the city. The population density was 360.0 PD/sqmi. There were 28 housing units at an average density of 140.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White and 1.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 25 households, of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4% 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 3.39.

The median age in the city was 44 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.2% male and 45.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 66 people, 29 households, and 16 families living in the city. The population density was 330.5 PD/sqmi. There were 38 housing units at an average density of 190.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.48% White, and 1.52% from two or more races.

There were 29 households, out of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.8% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% 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 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 135.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $46,667. Males had a median income of $24,688 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,329. There were no families and 4.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
Imogene is within the Shenandoah Community School District.

Prior to 2016, Imogene was in the Farragut Community School District, which operated Nishnabotna High School. The Farragut district closed in 2016.

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

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Randolph, Iowa

Randolph is a city in Fremont County, Iowa, United States. The population was 189 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the birthplace of Virginia Smith, Republican U.S. representative from the 3rd District of Nebraska from 1975 until 1991.

History
Randolph was platted in 1877, shortly before the completion of the railroad through the territory. The community name was bestowed by agriculturalist Frank Peavy, who named it after Lord Randolph Churchill, father of Winston Churchill.

Geography
Randolph is located at the junction of Deer Creek and the West Nishnabotna River.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 168 people, 72 households, and 50 families residing in the city. The population density was 525.0 PD/sqmi. There were 85 housing units at an average density of 265.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.6% African American, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 72 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% 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 30.6% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the city was 47.3 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.4% were from 25 to 44; 36.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 209 people, 82 households, and 59 families residing in the city. The population density was 658.7 PD/sqmi. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 277.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.04% White, and 0.96% from two or more races.

There were 82 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.97.

28.2% are under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,861, and the median income for a family was $36,500. Males had a median income of $27,273 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,925. About 7.6% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.5% of those 65 or over.

Education
Fremont–Mills Community School District operates public schools.

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

Notable people

 * Max Marshall, Cincinnati Reds outfielder
 * Anson Rood, Wisconsin politician
 * Virginia D. Smith, Congresswoman from Nebraska

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Riverton, Iowa

Riverton is a city in Fremont County, Iowa, United States, along the East Nishnabotna River. The population was 245 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Riverton was laid out in 1870. The land on which the town was platted originally belonged to Coleman and Grazilla (Zimmerman) Smith. The Smith family went on to establish the first bank in Riverton.

The 1881 robbery of the Sexton Bank at Riverton was initially suspected to be the work of Jesse James, but it was soon correctly attributed to the outlaw Poke Wells.

Geography
Riverton is located along the East Nishnabotna River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.59 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 304 people, 120 households, and 83 families residing in the city. The population density was 515.3 PD/sqmi. There were 131 housing units at an average density of 222.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Asian, 1.6% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 120 households, of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.8% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 40.2 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 304 people, 125 households, and 76 families residing in the city. The population density was 508.1 PD/sqmi. There were 144 housing units at an average density of 240.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.68% White, 0.33% Asian, and 0.99% from two or more races.

There were 125 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.13.

27.0% are under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $28,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,854. About 11.0% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.5% of those 65 or over.

Education
Riverton is within the Sidney Community School District.

Prior to 2016, Riverton was in the Farragut Community School District, which operated Nishnabotna High School. The Farragut district closed in 2016.

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

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Sidney, Iowa

Sidney is a city in Fremont County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,070 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Fremont County and is one of the smallest county seats in the state.

History
Sidney was laid out in 1851 and was originally to be named Dayton. The surveyors were boarding with the Milton Richards family. Richards' wife suggested they rename the city for her hometown of Sidney, Ohio.

The Sidney Iowa Championship Rodeo, operated by American Legion Post No. 128 since 1924, claims to be the world's largest continuous outdoor rodeo and one of the world's largest rodeos with around 38,000 visitors each year. The event is held in late July/early August.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.38 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,138 people, 464 households, and 292 families living in the city. The population density was 824.6 PD/sqmi. There were 514 housing units at an average density of 372.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 464 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.1% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 21.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,300 people, 491 households, and 330 families living in the city. The population density was 1,028.6 PD/sqmi. There were 538 housing units at an average density of 425.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.46% White, 0.08% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 1.15% from other races, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.38% of the population.

There were 491 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.05.

Population spread: 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,375, and the median income for a family was $45,278. Males had a median income of $30,292 versus $24,135 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,027. About 6.6% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Sidney Community School District operates public schools.

Notable person

 * Robert Birkby, adventure guide, author, photographer, speaker and trail designer

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Thurman, Iowa

Thurman is a city in Fremont County, Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 167.

History
On April 14, 2012, a half-mile wide EF-2 tornado struck Thurman. The storm damaged 75 to 90 percent of its homes. Five tractor-trailers traveling on Interstate 29 were flipped before the tornado hit Thurman. One driver suffered a perforated lung and was taken to a hospital.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 229 people, 80 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 408.9 PD/sqmi. There were 91 housing units at an average density of 162.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.4% African American, and 2.2% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 80 households, of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.28.

The median age in the city was 34.2 years. 33.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 8.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 236 people, 81 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 424.1 PD/sqmi. There were 90 housing units at an average density of 161.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.15% White, 0.42% Native American, 0.42% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.69% of the population.

There were 81 households, out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.38.

33.5% are under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,583, and the median income for a family was $38,438. Males had a median income of $26,667 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,851. About 7.0% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 52.6% of those 65 or over.

Education
Fremont–Mills Community School District operates public schools.

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Churdan, Iowa

Churdan is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States. The population was 365 at the 2020 census.

History
Churdan got its start in the year 1882, following construction of the railroad through the territory. It was named for Joseph Churdan, a pioneer settler who served as the village's first postmaster. Churdan was incorporated as a town in 1884.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 386 people, 177 households, and 103 families residing in the city. The population density was 182.9 PD/sqmi. There were 203 housing units at an average density of 96.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.6% White, 1.0% African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 177 households, of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.8% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.5% 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 2.86.

The median age in the city was 48.2 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 25.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 418 people, 192 households, and 123 families residing in the city. The population density was 197.5 PD/sqmi. There were 214 housing units at an average density of 101.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.76% White and 0.24% African American.

There were 192 households, out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.0% 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 2.79.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 27.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,932, and the median income for a family was $32,273. Males had a median income of $23,594 versus $21,413 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,090. About 10.9% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.8% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Churdan and nearby Paton, work together as communities and have several general businesses. These cities also serve as the medical and service centers for the area.

Education
The Paton-Churdan Community School is a public school for students from kindergarten to grade twelve in the Paton and Churdan area. The school was formed in 1962 when the Paton and Churdan schools combined to form the Paton-Churdan Community School District.

The school district is primarily an agricultural, rural area in northern Greene County which includes the communities of Paton and Churdan The school, K-12, is located in Churdan. The land area covers approximately 125 sqmi of highly productive farmland. Geographically, the district is centrally located between Jefferson (13 miles), Carroll (25 miles), Fort Dodge (30 miles) and Lake City (25 miles). During the second half of the school day, high school students are transported to the Jefferson-Scranton High School for additional classes.

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Dana, Iowa

Dana is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States. The population was 38 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Dana was incorporated as a town in 1907. It is named for Samuel Dana, a pioneer settler.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 71 people, 25 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was 253.6 PD/sqmi. There were 32 housing units at an average density of 114.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.5% White and 8.5% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 25 households, of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.8% were from 25 to 44; 35.3% were from 45 to 64; and 8.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 84 people, 29 households, and 20 families residing in the city. The population density was 297.5 PD/sqmi. There were 32 housing units at an average density of 113.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.95% of the population.

There were 29 households, out of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $30,625. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,199. There were no families and 8.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
Residents are in the Greene County Community School District, which operates Greene County Elementary, Greene County Middle, and Greene County High schools in Jefferson.

The Grand Junction and Dana school districts consolidated in 1959 to form the East Greene Community School District. The Rippey School served as the East Greene district's elementary school, while middle and high school students attended school in Grand Junction. In 2012 elementary grades moved to Grand Junction while secondary students began attending schools operated by the Jefferson–Scranton Community School District. The East Greene and Jefferson–Scranton districts consolidated into the Greene County Community School District on July 1, 2014.

title: Dana, Iowa


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Grand Junction, Iowa

Grand Junction is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States. The population was 725 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Grand Junction took its name from its position at the junction of the Keokuk and Des Moines and the Chicago and Northwestern railroads. Grand Junction was incorporated in 1873.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 824 people, 329 households, and 199 families residing in the city. The population density was 849.5 PD/sqmi. There were 383 housing units at an average density of 394.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 0.6% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 329 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.21.

The median age in the city was 37.7 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% 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 964 people, 369 households, and 257 families residing in the city. The population density was 999.1 PD/sqmi. There were 407 housing units at an average density of 421.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.24% White, 0.10% African American, 0.10% Asian, 1.04% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population.

There were 369 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.20.

30.9% are under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,875, and the median income for a family was $34,875. Males had a median income of $27,727 versus $19,565 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,733. About 11.5% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Residents are in the Greene County Community School District, which operates Greene County Elementary, Greene County Middle, and Greene County High schools in Jefferson.

The Grand Junction and Dana school districts consolidated in 1959 to form the East Greene Community School District. The Rippey School served as the East Greene district's elementary school, while middle and high school students attended school in Grand Junction. In 2012 elementary grades moved to Grand Junction while secondary students began attending schools operated by the Jefferson–Scranton Community School District. The East Greene and Jefferson–Scranton districts consolidated into the Greene County Community School District on July 1, 2014. The Greene County district continued operating the Grand Junction school until 2017. In 2017 the city government decided to demolish the former Grand Junction school. The playground was left intact for the use of area residents.

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Jefferson, Iowa

Jefferson is a city in, and the county seat of Greene County, Iowa, United States, along the North Raccoon River. The population was 4,182 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the home of the Mahanay Memorial Bell Tower, 168 ft tall, located on the town square, and visible for miles. The tower is named for Floyd Mahanay, a businessman, philanthropist, and former resident. Jefferson is bisected east to west by the old Lincoln Highway (formerly U.S. 30). A new U.S. Route 30 is located approximately one mile to the north.

History
While platted and settled a few years earlier, "New Jefferson" was organized in the winter of 1855–56 and officially incorporated in January 1872. It began as a farming community and remains so today. The first settlers of the new city were the family of George S. Walton who built there in 1855. During the Civil War, Jefferson as well as Greene County contributed its sons to raising Company H, 10th Iowa Infantry (1861) and Company E, 39th Iowa Infantry (1862). The railway came to Jefferson in the decades after the Civil War. Jefferson's first mayor was Mahlon Head, elected in 1872. Jefferson's library was completed in 1904 through the generosity of the Carnegie library fund. The stretch of Lincoln Highway that runs through Jefferson was completed c. 1924.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.01 sqmi, of which 5.97 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,345 people, 1,900 households, and 1,172 families living in the city. The population density was 727.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,156 housing units at an average density of 361.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 1,900 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.3% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% 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 2.81.

The median age in the city was 46.3 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 24.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,626 people, 1,954 households, and 1,234 families living in the city. The population density was 794.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,094 housing units at an average density of 359.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.97% White, 0.15% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.61% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.73% of the population.

There were 1,954 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.9% 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 2.88.

Age spread: 23.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,818, and the median income for a family was $42,754. Males had a median income of $32,206 versus $21,359 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,441. About 3.3% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Mahanay Memorial Bell Tower
Completed in October 1966 at nearly 14 stories or 168 ft in height, the Mahanay Memorial Bell Tower is named for Floyd Mahanay who left an endowment of $350,000 to have the tower built. However, the funds were not sufficient to provide for a full carillon of bells on top. In 2016, upon the 50th anniversary of the tower being built, $440,905 funds were acquired to add a four-octave, 47-bell carillon at the top of the tower. The bells are expected to be chiming the summer of 2017 and will be operated by a digital piano to give tunes for weddings, birthdays, funerals and even the local high school's fight song after games. For many years, the tower provides the current time with a recording of the Westminster Chimes. An elevator in the tower takes visitors to the observation deck which overlooks five Iowa counties. As of 2016, there were more than seventeen other buildings in Iowa taller than the Mahanay Tower: 12 in Des Moines, 3 in Cedar Rapids, and 2 in Davenport.

Festivals
Since 1980 annually on the second Saturday of June, the Bell Tower Festival has a parade in the morning and a street dance in the evening.

Education
Residents are in the Greene County Community School District, which operates Greene County Elementary, Greene County Middle, and Greene County High schools in Jefferson.

It was part of the Jefferson School District until July 1, 1992, when that district merged into the Jefferson–Scranton Community School District. It was a part of Jefferson–Scranton until it merged into the Greene County district on July 1, 2014.

Notable people

 * Johnny Case – Professional mixed martial artist
 * George Gallup – Developer of the Gallup poll
 * William Cook Hanson – Federal District Judge (Southern Dist. of Iowa) appointed by Pres. John F. Kennedy; Federal Bench 1962–95
 * Darrell R. Lindsey – Posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor
 * Dick Oatts – Jazz saxophonist
 * Bryce Paup – Professional football player (1990–2000)
 * Loren Shriver – Astronaut
 * Randy Weaver - Participant in Ruby Ridge standoff
 * Doreen Wilber – Gold Medal winner in archery at the 1972 Olympics

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Paton, Iowa

Paton is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States. The population was 221 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Paton got its start following construction of the railroad through the area.

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 236 people in 108 households, including 59 families, in the city. The population density was 421.4 PD/sqmi. There were 120 housing units at an average density of 214.3 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 96.2% White, 1.7% African American, and 2.1% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0%.

Of the 108 households 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.4% were non-families. 42.6% of households were one person and 16.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age was 34.8 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 265 people in 118 households, including 71 families, in the city. The population density was 468.3 persons per square mile (179.5/km$2$). There were 126 housing units at an average density of 222.7 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 98.49% White, 0.38% Asian, 1.13% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51%.

Of the 118 households 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 37.3% of households were one person and 24.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.9% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

The median household income was $32,500 and the median family income was $46,250. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $24,821 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,256. About 4.5% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 3.6% of those sixty five or over.

Education
Paton-Churdan Community School District operates area public schools.

Popular culture
Pvt. James Francis Ryan (Matt Damon) of the 101st Airborne, title character of the movie Saving Private Ryan, tells Capt. Miller (Tom Hanks) that he is from Paton, Iowa.

Loren Shriver is a 1962 graduate of Paton High School and was a Space Shuttle astronaut. Shriver commanded the shuttle mission that deployed the Hubble Space Telescope into space.

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Rippey, Iowa

Rippey is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States. The population was 220 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.84 sqmi, all land.

History
Rippey got its start in the year 1870, following construction of the Des Moines Valley Railroad through that territory.

In the late 19th century, Rippey and Angus, four miles to the southeast, were the centers of coal mining in Greene County. The Keystone Coal Company opened three mines in Angus between 1878 and 1887; the last of these was worked out by 1887. Between 1882 and 1887, the Standard Mine also operated in the region. Keystone opened new mines south of Rippey into the 20th century, where they were joined by the Snake Creek Coal company and the Buckeye coal company. One mine, with a 125-foot shaft, was located a short distance from the Rippey railroad station.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 292 people, 116 households, and 70 families residing in the city. The population density was 347.6 PD/sqmi. There were 129 housing units at an average density of 153.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White and 2.1% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.8% of the population.

There were 116 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.7% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 38 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 319 people, 125 households, and 91 families residing in the city. The population density was 378.7 PD/sqmi. There were 138 housing units at an average density of 163.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.55% White, 0.31% African American, 0.94% from other races, and 2.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.08% of the population.

There were 125 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,611, and the median income for a family was $42,656. Males had a median income of $25,833 versus $24,531 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,344. About 3.4% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Residents are in the Greene County Community School District, which operates Greene County Elementary, Greene County Middle, and Greene County High schools in Jefferson.

In the late 1800s Rippey had a high school in the town itself, as well as an area township high school and eleven local grade schools in the surrounding rural area. Area residents voted in favor, on a 154 to 23 basis, in November 1919 to establish the Rippey Consolidated School, which replaced all of the previous schools and was built in 1921 for $147,000. In 1957 the athletic facility, Wisecup Memorial Gymnasium, opened. In 1963 the city joined the East Greene Community School District, which began operating the Rippey School at that time. The Rippey School served as the East Greene district's elementary school, while middle and high school students attended school in Grand Junction.

East Greene closed Rippey School on May 18, 2012. In 2012 elementary grades moved to Grand Junction while secondary students began attending schools operated by the Jefferson–Scranton Community School District. The East Greene district arranged for the demolition of the Rippey School before it consolidated into the Greene County district, which took control of the Rippey School. The districts consolidated into the Jefferson County district on July 1, 2014. In October 2014 the Rippey School was demolished, and the property was given to the City of Rippey. A monument and time capsule designed by Rippey School alum Keith Devilbiss was put in its place in 2015. A park was also put at the former school site. The gymnasium remains standing.

Windfarm
Located near Rippey, a 50 megawatt (MW) windfarm was constructed in 2012. The Rippey windfarm is owned by RPM Access and consists of 20 Nordex 2.5 MW turbines mounted on 100 m tall towers. Central Iowa Power Cooperative is purchasing the power generated by the project under a long-term power purchase agreement and is distributing the power to its member cooperatives.

BRR - Bicycle Ride to Rippey
Annually since 1977 on the first Saturday in February, the Bicycle Ride to Rippey, known as BRR, occurs. BRR was founded on February 6, 1978, by Dennis "Doc Savage" Hurley along with Jim Walstrom who both wanted to get a ski trip going but instead put together the Coldest Day of the Year Bike Ride. The first year, BRR had 22 riders who made it to warm up at Larry Vodenik's Rippey Tap and, the next year, only 12 rode. In 2016, 500 pre registered with over 1700 bicyclists riding the route and, in 2017, 650 pre registered with more than 2000 riders participating on the day of BRR. Starting in Perry and ending in Perry (map of the route), this 24 mi often frozen fun ride is the beginning of RAGBRAI season. The Perry Lions Club hosts a breakfast starting at 7am and packet pickup begins at 7:30am in Hotel Pattee, 1112 Willis Ave. At 10am, the bicycle riders depart for Rippey from one block east of Highway 144 at the intersection of Second Street and Willis near Hotel Pattee. The participants are encouraged to leave Rippey by 3pm. The route support ends at 7pm. In 2017, the cost to support the event with advance purchase through Eventbrite is $17 without merchandise or $25 with merchandise or $33 with merchandise and a breakfast. $35 on the day of the event gets you a BRR 2017 shirt, hot chocolate, SAG services, admission to the Rec Center and other local discounts. The Perry Chamber of Commerce sponsors the activity, but the highlight of the ride is the warm welcome always given to the riders by the town of Rippey.

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Scranton, Iowa

Scranton is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States. The population was 511 at the time of the 2020 census. It was named after Scranton, Pennsylvania.

History
Scranton was platted in 1869, shortly after the Cedar Rapids & Missouri River Railroad was built through that territory. It was named for Joseph H. Scranton of Scranton, Pennsylvania, who supplied most of the iron rails in the construction of the railroad. Scranton was incorporated in 1880.

Scranton's water tower, built in 1897, is the oldest working water tower in Iowa and ninth oldest in the United States. A fire occurred at the tower in 1907, initially started to melt ice that had caused the town to be without water. Three men were injured attempting to put the fire out, although the tower itself did not suffer any major damage.

Geography
Scranton is located along U.S. Route 30 in the valley of the North Raccoon River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.88 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 557 people, 238 households, and 143 families residing in the city. The population density was 296.3 PD/sqmi. There were 267 housing units at an average density of 142.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 238 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.9% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 43.2 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 604 people, 258 households, and 157 families residing in the city. The population density was 321.6 PD/sqmi. There were 285 housing units at an average density of 151.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.52% White, 0.17% Asian, 2.65% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.13% of the population.

There were 258 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $38,542. Males had a median income of $27,411 versus $17,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,836. About 10.6% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Residents are in the Greene County Community School District, which operates Greene County Elementary, Greene County Middle, and Greene County High schools in Jefferson.

It was part of the Scranton School District until July 1, 1992, when that district merged into the Jefferson–Scranton Community School District. It was a part of Jefferson–Scranton until it merged into the Greene County district on July 1, 2014.

Scranton formerly had a public school building of its own, which had a three-story section built in 1915. The school closed in 2008; the school district had notified the city government in 2006 so the city could plan for the future of the school. In 2010 the city government acquired the building, paying $1 for it, and converted it into a community center; the city government considered converting the school facility into an apartment block, but it determined it would have required too much money. The city government determined that it could not find a purpose for the 1913 section; therefore its razing occurred in 2012. The current Greene County district, as of 2014, rented the school gymnasium for athletic meetups.

Community
Annual events in Scranton include the Mid-Summer Festival, held in July, and a Christmas celebration.

Every five years the town holds an all school reunion, with the next scheduled for 2020.

Three churches exist in Scranton; St. Paul's Catholic Church, the United Methodist Church and the Church of Christ.

Notable people

 * Bryce Paup, NFL player
 * Ruth Jackson (1902 – 1994), the first female board-certified orthopedic surgeon in the United States, was born on a farm near Scranton.

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Beaman, Iowa

Beaman is a city in Grundy County, Iowa, United States. The population was 161 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Waterloo−Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Beaman was originally called Wadiloupe. The present name is for H. H. Beaman, the original owner of the town site.

A post office was established as Wadiloup in 1867, renamed Beaman in 1875, and remains in operation.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 191 people, 78 households, and 50 families residing in the city. The population density was 1005.3 PD/sqmi. There were 85 housing units at an average density of 447.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.5% Asian, 2.1% Pacific Islander, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 78 households, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.9% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.9% male and 46.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 210 people, 86 households, and 58 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,138.0 PD/sqmi. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 476.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.52% White and 0.48% Native American.

There were 86 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,750, and the median income for a family was $46,500. Males had a median income of $31,964 versus $21,042 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,960. None of the families and 0.5% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Geography
Beaman is located at 42.22°N, -92.82306°W (42.219997, −92.822985).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 sqmi, of which 0.19 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Climate
Designated as having a humid continental climate, this region typically has a large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is relatively well distributed year-round in many areas with this climate. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfa". (Hot Summer Continental Climate).

Government and infrastructure
The city maintains its own fire department, with a fire station built in 1990. The Grundy County Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement services under contract to Beaman. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are provided both by the Beaman Conrad Emergency Response Team, a volunteer first responder service housed in the nearby city of Conrad's fire department, and the Marshalltown Area Paramedic Service which is stationed in Marshalltown.

Education
BCLUW Community School District operates public schools serving Beaman. The schools are BCLUW Elementary School in Conrad, BCLUW Middle School in Union, and BCLUW High School in Conrad.

The Beaman-Conrad-Lipscomb school district served Beaman until July 1, 1992, when it merged into BCLUW.

The city operates the Beaman Community Memorial Library. The library includes the Beaman Heritage Center, which serves as a community museum.

Parks and recreation
The Beaman City Park is located in the city's downtown. The Beaman Gym serves as a recreational space; the city government had purchased it from the school district in the 1980s. The Beaman Memorial Hall serves as a meeting space for area organizations. The Beaman Arboretum in eastern Beaman serves as a nature area; it has 5 acre of space. The Tennis Court Park includes a facility that serves as a basketball and tennis court in warmer months and an ice skating rink in the winter.

The Wolf Creek Recreation Area, 1.5 mi southeast of Beaman, is the largest park located in Grundy County.

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Conrad, Iowa

Conrad is a city in Grundy County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,093 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. Conrad holds the honor of being known as the "Black Dirt Capital of the World."

History
A post office called Conrad has been in operation since 1880. The city took its name from nearby Conrad's Grove, a feature named for John Conrad, an early settler.

Notable people

 * Paul Franzenburg (1916-2004), Iowa State Treasurer and businessman, was born in Conrad.
 * Teri Johnston (b. 1951), current mayor of Key West, Florida, born and raised in Conrad.

Geography
Conrad is located at 42.225°N, -92.87222°W (42.225095, -92.872270).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.20 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,108 people, 464 households, and 309 families residing in the city. The population density was 923.3 PD/sqmi. There were 507 housing units at an average density of 422.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 464 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.4% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 41.4 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 22.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,055 people, 439 households, and 292 families residing in the city. The population density was 871.7 PD/sqmi. There were 483 housing units at an average density of 399.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.96% White, 0.19% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 439 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% 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 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,396, and the median income for a family was $52,574. Males had a median income of $34,083 versus $25,655 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,220. About 3.6% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
BCLUW Community School District operates public schools serving Conrad. The schools are BCLUW Elementary School in Conrad, BCLUW Middle School in Union, and BCLUW High School in Conrad.

The Beaman-Conrad-Liscomb school district served Conrad until July 1, 1992, when it merged into BCLUW.

title: Conrad, Iowa


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Dike, Iowa

Dike is a city in Grundy County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,304 at the 2020 census, an increase of 38% over the total of 944 residents in 2000. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Chester Thomas Dike, a railroad construction engineer, inspired the name Dike. Dike chose the site and laid out the town in 1900. The community was incorporated on January 16, 1901.

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

Demographics

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,209 people, 475 households, and 365 families residing in the city. The population density was 863.6 PD/sqmi. There were 497 housing units at an average density of 355.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 475 households, of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.2% were non-families. 19.4% 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 2.55 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 42.1 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16% 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 944 people, 379 households, and 275 families residing in the city. The population density was 723.5 PD/sqmi. There were 393 housing units at an average density of 301.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.62% White, 1.21% African American, 0.32% Asian, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population.

There were 379 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.97.

Age spread: 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $65,750, and the median income for a family was $55,518. Males had a median income of $45,000 versus $28,321 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,532. About 2.2% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Dike–New Hartford Community School District is the local school district. It was established on July 1, 1996, by the merger of the Dike and New Hartford school districts.

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Grundy Center, Iowa

Grundy Center is a city in Grundy County, Iowa. The population was 2,796 at the time of the 2020 census, a 7.7% increase from 2,596 at the 2000 census. Grundy Center is also the county seat of Grundy County. Grundy Center is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Places of interest
Often simply called "Grundy", the town has three public education centers. Kindergarten through fourth grade is in the primary building, while grade levels 5-12 are located at the Jr-Sr High School. The community preschool is located in the former middle school building just next to the current primary building. The YMCA and early childhood center also share that building. The city of Grundy Center also has three public parks, Bel Pre, Orion, and Liberty Park. Located just south of the Liberty Park is the city swimming pool, that is open only in the summer months. The Herbert Quick School House is a historic building in Grundy Center, located within Orion city park.

History
Grundy Center was incorporated on April 17, 1877, and was named for the county, which was named for Felix Grundy, congressman and senator from Tennessee.

Education
Grundy Center Community School District operates area public schools. In 2023, Grundy Center Middle School was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School winner. Grundy Center Middle School is recognized as an Iowa High Performing School in a number of federal and state performance measures.

Athletics
Since 2019, the Spartans have made five consecutive state title-game appearances and have won two state championships over the past two years, last year's was in Class A before moving up to 1A in 2023. In 2023, Grundy Center Freshman Judd Jirovsky made history in Iowa High School golf with an impressive state performance. During the first round, Jirovsky shot an incredible 8 under par 63, followed by a 3 under par 68, earning him the 2A State medalist honors. This outstanding achievement set an all-class record of 11 under par 131. In addition to Jirovsky's individual victory, the Grundy Center boys' team also took home the Class 2A State title, with a record-breaking score of 597. This marks the fourth State team title for the Spartans in school history. Also in 2023, the girls' golf team from Grundy Center won the 15th overall state championship, with Abbie Lindeman taking the individual medalist title.

Geography
Grundy Center is located at 42.36111°N, -92.77361°W (42.361058, -92.773550).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.53 sqmi, all land.

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 2,706 people in 1,162 households, including 739 families, in the city. The population density was 1069.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,256 housing units at an average density of 496.4 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4%.

Of the 1,162 households 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 32.4% of households were one person and 17.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age was 42.9 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 2,596 people in 1,103 households, including 737 families, in the city. The population density was 1,058.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,176 housing units at an average density of 479.7 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 99.23% White, 0.04% African American, 0.15% Asian, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54%.

Of the 1,103 households 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 30.5% of households were one person and 18.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.83.

22.4% are under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.5% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.

The median household income was $37,222 and the median family income was $46,223. Males had a median income of $32,414 versus $23,788 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,859. About 3.8% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

Media
The Grundy Register was formed in 1923, and is a weekly newspaper published in Grundy Center.

Notable people

 * Robert Hugh Willoughby, classical flutist
 * Ed Wilson, chief meteorologist for WHO-DT
 * Joe Crisman, American football guard/American football center for Tampa Bay Buccaneers
 * Ziggy Hasbrook, American professional baseball player for Chicago White Sox
 * Clarence Slifer, Academy Award-winning American special effects artist
 * Harvey Tschirgi, United States Marine with the rank of brigadier general
 * J. Morris Rea, Iowa Senator
 * W. L. Mooty, Lieutenant Governor of Iowa from 1961 until 1965
 * Daniel Kerr, politician
 * T. Cooper Evans, politician
 * Elisha Avery Crary, United States district judge

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Holland, Iowa

Holland is a city in Grundy County, Iowa, United States. The population was 269 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Holland is located at 42.39972°N, -92.79944°W (42.399708, -92.799487).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 282 people, 107 households, and 77 families living in the city. The population density was 1128.0 PD/sqmi. There were 113 housing units at an average density of 452.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.6% White and 0.4% from two or more races.

There were 107 households, of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.0% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 250 people, 105 households, and 76 families living in the city. The population density was 1,001.5 PD/sqmi. There were 109 housing units at an average density of 436.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.60% White and 0.40% Asian.

There were 105 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,886, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $20,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,370. About 7.5% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.3% of those 65 or over. The mayor of Holland IA is Scott Borchardt(2017)

Education
Grundy Center Community School District operates area public schools.

title: Holland, Iowa


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Morrison, Iowa

Morrison is a city in Grundy County, Iowa, United States. The population was 98 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. In the 2019 city election, the city of Morrison reelected David Hach as Mayor to his third term. He has brought significant reforms to the city, including paving roads, flood water mitigation and leading through reconstruction following the devastating derecho of 2020 which caused damage to numerous homes and trees throughout the community.

Geography
Morrison is located at 42.34333°N, -92.67444°W (42.343390, -92.674434).

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

The Black Hawk Creek flows north of the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 94 people, 40 households, and 26 families living in the city. The population density was 940.0 PD/sqmi. There were 40 housing units at an average density of 400.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 2.1% African American, 1.1% Asian, and 4.3% from two or more races.

There were 40 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% 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 2.88.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 97 people, 43 households, and 30 families living in the city. The population density was 947.1 PD/sqmi. There were 47 housing units at an average density of 458.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.97% White, and 1.03% from two or more races.

There were 43 households, out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 25.6% 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 2.26 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 18.6% from 25 to 44, 34.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 142.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 146.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $21,500 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,538. There were no families and 11.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 16.0% of those over 64.

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Reinbeck, Iowa

Reinbeck is a city in Grundy County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,662 at the 2020 census—a five percent decrease from the population of 1,751 in 2000. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area and is in the Cedar Valley.

Geography
Reinbeck is located at 42.32222°N, -92.59861°W (42.322218, -92.598696), along Iowa Highway 175.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.82 sqmi, all land.

Recreation
Reinbeck is host to a golf course, various sports fields, a bike trail and hunting range, and a swimming pool. The pool features a zero depth entry zone, a high board and a low board, a water slide, in addition to changing rooms and a concession stand.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,664 people, 738 households, and 468 families living in the city. The population density was 914.3 PD/sqmi. There were 802 housing units at an average density of 440.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 738 households, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the city was 45.1 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 24% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,751 people, 730 households, and 492 families living in the city. The population density was 962.5 PD/sqmi. There were 769 housing units at an average density of 422.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.60% White, 0.11% African American, 0.17% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 730 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.87.

23.5% were under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,667, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $32,829 versus $21,618 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,814. About 3.3% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The city is served by the Gladbrook–Reinbeck Community School District, known as Gladbrook–Reinbeck school district or "G-R" as the locals refer to it. The G-R mascot is the Rebel.

The city was served by the Reinbeck Community School District until it consolidated on July 1, 1988.

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Stout, Iowa

Stout is a city in Grundy County, Iowa, United States. The population was 191 in the 2020 census, a decrease from the population of 217 in 2000. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
A post office called Stout has been in operation since 1900. The city was named for A. V. Stout, the original owner of the town site.

Geography
Stout is located at 42.52722°N, -92.71139°W (42.527131, -92.711383).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 224 people, 80 households, and 65 families residing in the city. The population density was 746.7 PD/sqmi. There were 84 housing units at an average density of 280.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.6% White and 0.4% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 80 households, of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 18.8% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 37.2 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 217 people, 75 households, and 60 families residing in the city. The population density was 697.3 PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 247.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.08% White, and 0.92% from two or more races.

There were 75 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.7% were non-families. 14.7% 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 2.89 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,781, and the median income for a family was $41,042. Males had a median income of $28,958 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,504. About 8.5% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education
Dike–New Hartford Community School District is the local school district. It was established on July 1, 1996, by the merger of the Dike and New Hartford school districts.

title: Stout, Iowa


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Wellsburg, Iowa

Wellsburg is a city in Grundy County, Iowa, United States. The population was 720 at the 2020 census, a slight increase from 716 in 2000. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is named for George Wells, an early settler in the region.

Geography
Wellsburg is located at 42.43361°N, -92.92806°W (42.433723, -92.928172).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.09 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 707 people, 333 households, and 201 families residing in the city. The population density was 648.6 PD/sqmi. There were 367 housing units at an average density of 336.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.3% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 333 households, of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 34.2% 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 2.12 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the city was 45.3 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 23.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 716 people, 338 households, and 201 families residing in the city. The population density was 725.6 PD/sqmi. There were 363 housing units at an average density of 367.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.88% White, 0.42% Asian, and 0.70% from two or more races.

There were 338 households, out of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.5% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.6% 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 2.81.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 28.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,417, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $30,724 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,636. About 4.5% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
AGWSR Community School District operates area public schools. The district formed on July 1, 2001, with the merger of the Wellsburg-Steamboat Rock Community School District and the Ackley–Geneva Community School District. The former was established on July 1, 1992, by the merger of the Steamboat Rock and Wellsburg school districts.

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Bagley, Iowa

Bagley is a town in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 233 in the 2020 census, a decline from 354 in 2000 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Bagley had its start in the year 1881 by the building of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad through that territory.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 303 people, 123 households, and 81 families living in the city. The population density was 977.4 PD/sqmi. There were 147 housing units at an average density of 474.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.4% White, 1.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 2.3% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.3% of the population.

There were 123 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 41.4 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 354 people, 144 households, and 96 families living in the city. The population density was 1,158.2 PD/sqmi. There were 157 housing units at an average density of 513.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.89% White, 0.28% African American, 2.26% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.93% of the population.

There were 144 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 30.6% 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 2.46 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,219, and the median income for a family was $38,036. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $16,429 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,754. About 9.7% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government
As of July 2023 Ruth Riley is mayor along with the council members of Deanna Gibson, Ken Beaudet, Lexee Bonus, Daphne Clark, and John Richardson.

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

Notable people

 * Jordan Carstens (1981– ) American football player for the NFL's Carolina Panthers

title: Bagley, Iowa