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Avoca is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, 1,683 people lived there. History. Avoca was created in 1869 when the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad built a railroad near the area. It is named after Avoca in Ireland. It quickly became a regional service center for the nearby farms. Geography. Avoca is at (41.4790, -95.3373). The city is between the West Nishnabotna River and its East Branch. The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land. People. 2020 census. In 2020, there were 1,683 people living in Avoca. These people made up 704 households. 92.0% of the people were White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 4.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the people. The median age in the city was 42.1 years old. 49.3% of the people were male, and 50.7% of the people were female. Education. The community is served by the AHSTW Community School District. It used to be in the Hancock-Avoca Community School District until July 1, 1996. This was when the district merged into the A-H-S-T Community School District. In turn, that merged into AHSTW on July 1, 2016.
Belmond is a city in Iowa in the United States. According to the 2020 census, there are 2,463 people living in Belmond and the town's area is 2.8 miles, all of it land. The largest racial ethnic group that exists are Whites forming around 82% of the total population. History. On October 14, 1966, at about 2:55pm, Belmond was hit by an F5 tornado which killed six people and destroyed 650 homes.
Bevington is a city in Iowa in the United States. The population was 57 at the 2020 census. The Middle River runs alongside Bevington. Madison County contains the majority of the city.  The city's total area is 0.46 square miles (1.19 km2), of which 0.45 square miles (1.17 km2) are land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) are water, according to the US Census Bureau. Bevington is situated on State Highway 92, just next to Interstate 35.
Blakesburg is a city in Iowa, one of the United States. Geography. Blakesburg has a total area of .3 square miles.
Brandon is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 341 at the 2020 census. Roadside attraction. Brandon is home to Iowa's Largest Frying Pan. Built in 2001, the frying pan weighs over 1,000 pounds.
Carter Lake is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. It is a suburb of Omaha, Nebraska. In 2020, 3,791 people lived there. History. Carter Lake is an example of the border irregularities of the United States. It is the only city in Iowa that is west of the Missouri River. In March 1877, a flood changed the course of the river 1.25 mi (2 km) to the southeast. The parts of the old river course, called Saratoga Bend, became an oxbow lake. It is named Carter Lake. After the creation of the lake, the place became a recreational area. It included "a boathouse at the foot of Locust street, hotels and club houses were numerous and the lake was the scene of many a pleasant rowing and fishing party." In 1892, after a lot of litigation between Iowa and Nebraska, the Supreme Court of the United States said that Carter Lake is part of Iowa in "Nebraska v. Iowa", 143 U.S. 359 (1892). The general rule is that state borders follow small changes in the course of a river. However, the Court said that an there's an exception when a river avulses one of its bends. In 1972, the Supreme Court made another ruling about Carter Lake when it ruled on a border dispute between the two states in "Nebraska v. Iowa", 406 U.S. 117 (1972). Geography. Carter Lake is at (41.292647, -95.913989). The city is surrounded on three sides by Omaha, Nebraska, and on the fourth by the Missouri River. The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . Of that, is land and is water. People. 2020 census. The 2020 census says that there were 3,791 people living in Carter Lake. These people made up 1,438 households. Politics. The current mayor of Carter Lake is Ron Cumberledge. He was elected on November 7th, 2017.
Clearfield is a city in Iowa in the United States. The population of Clearfield was 278 people in 2020.
Davenport is a city of eastern Iowa in the United States. The city is on the Mississippi River next to Moline and Rock Island, Illinois. Davenport is the largest of the Quad Cities.
Davis City is a city in Iowa in the United States. History. Davis City was made in 1855.
Dayton is a city in Iowa in the United States. Geography. Dayton has a total area of 0.85 square miles.
Derby is a city in Lucas County, Iowa, United States. 90 people lived here in 2020, when the census was taken. It was founded in 1872. The city is about 0.26 square miles big. Demographics. 2020 Census. During the 2020 census, there were 90 people, organized into 37 households. This is 21.7% less than at the 2010 census. The median age was 41.0 years. The breakdown by age was 28.9% under 18 years, 48.9% from 18 to 65, and 22.2% over 65 years. Males make up 46.7% and females make up 53.3% of the people. The breakdown by race was 94.4% Whites (non-Latino), 4.4% Hispanics or Latinos, and 1.1% others. Of the 37 households, 29 were "family households", 20 had a married couple living together, and 14 had children under 18. The average household size is 2.43 people. Of these households, 86.5% were owner-occupied, while 13.5% were renters. General. The population reached its highest point in 1920, where there were 334 people living in Derby. Today, the population is over 70% lower.
Dixon is a city in Iowa in the United States. 202 people lived there in 2020. The city is about 0.15 square miles. Demographics. 2020 census. During the 2020 census, there were 202 people, organized into 87 households. This is 18.2% less than at the 2010 census. The median age was 41.5 years. The breakdown by age was 24.3% under 18 years, 59.9% from 18 to 65, and 15.8% over 65 years. Males make up 52.0% and females make up 48.0% of the people. The breakdown by race was 86.1% White (non-Latino), 12.4% two or more races (non-Latino), and 1.5% Hispanic or Latino. Of the 87 households, 48 were "family households", 37 had a married couple living together, and 23 had children under 18. The average household size is 2.32 people. Of these households, 81.6% were owner-occupied, while 18.4% were renters. The median income for a household in Dixon was about $71,250 in 2022.
Dubuque is a city in Iowa in the United States. It is by the Mississippi River. It is the largest city in the area, with 59,667 people. History. Dubuque was lived in by Europeans in 1785. The town was named after the first one Julien Dubuque.
Earlham is a city in Madison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,410 at the 2020 census. History. The city was started on April 26, 1870, and as named for a Quaker college in Richmond, Indiana.
Eldon is a city in Wapello County, Iowa, United States. The population when the 2020 census was taken was 783. It is the place of the small Carpenter Gothic house that came to be known as the "American Gothic" House. Artist Grant Wood used this home for the background in his famous 1930 painting "American Gothic". Eldon today is a regional tourist spot with tourists coming to see the American Gothic House, the Historic Rock Island Railway depot, and the Historic McHaffey Opera House. History. Eldon got its start in the year 1870, after construction of the Keokuk and Des Moines Railway through the territory. It was incorporated in 1872. Roseanne Barr and Tom Arnold, who was born in nearby Ottumwa, operated Roseanne and Tom's Big Food Diner in Eldon from 1993 to 1995. Eldon is also the home of the Wapello County Fair which started in 1868.  Geography. Eldon is in the southeast corner of Wapello County eleven miles southeast of Ottumwa on the northeast bank of the Des Moines River across the river from the Soap Creek. Iowa Highway 16 goes through the community. The Eldon Water Management Area is across the river in adjacent Davis County two miles to the southwest along Soap Creek. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of , of which is land and is water. Education. The Cardinal Community School District serves Eldon, which has its campus located 2.5 miles north of the town in rural Wapello County. Eldon is consolidated with the towns of Agency, Batavia, and the unincorporated communities of Selma and Bladensburg within the Cardinal Community School District. Cardinal Schools' mascot is the "Comet". The Cardinal athletic teams participate in the South Central Conference. Demographics. 2010 census. At the 2010 census 927 people, 406 households, and 260 families were living in the city. About 835.1 inhabitants lived there per square mile (322.4/km2). The 448 houses had a density of . The racial makeup
Elgin is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. 783 people lived there at the time of the 2020 census. Geography. Elgin is positioned at (42.955965, -91.636394) at the meeting of Otter Creek with the Turkey River. The United States Census Bureau says the city has a total area of , all land. Elgin and the neighboring towns of Clermont and Wadena made up the Valley Community School district. Due to smaller class sizes and less aid from the state of Iowa, Valley combined services in 2013 with the nearby North Fayette School district, which comprises the towns of West Union, Hawkeye and Fayette. The combined district is now called North Fayette Valley, with the middle school being in Elgin and the high school in West Union. The school's mascot is now called the Elmer Trinidad (from a combination of the two schools' mascots, the Elmer and the Trinidaddy, respectively). History. The Sioux and Winnebago Indians had lived there before 1846. After the 1846 Winnebago Treaty, Indians were forced from the area by the US military and moved to Minnesota. In the summer of 1848, a flood of white settlers arrived. Matthew Conner built a log cabin and general store and the settlement was first called "Shin Bone Valley." Surveyor M. V. Burdick renamed the town "Elgin" in 1851 in honor of his hometown, Elgin, Illinois. Benjamin Dimond became the postmaster at Elgin in 1852. Later, the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Minnesota Railway came through in 1872, and the "Elgin Times" newspaper was established in 1875. The town later was a good spot for Swiss immigrants. Demographics. 2010 census. As of the census of 2010, there were 683 people, 318 households, and 191 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 343 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.1% African American, 0
Exira is a city in Audubon County, Iowa, United States, along the East Nishnabotna River and U.S. Route 71. The population was 787 at the time of the 2020 census. History. The oldest town in Audubon County, Exira was founded in 1857. The town was named for Exira Eckman, daughter of Judge John Eckman from Ohio, who agreed to purchase a lot of property in the town if the town was named for his daughter. The main industries in and around Exira are agriculture and agribusiness. Exira has a school, completed in 1959. There are four churches in the town. On July 2, 1958, Exira was destroyed by the flooding of the East Nishnabotna River. Nineteen persons in the area died, 75 homes were destroyed and almost 20 businesses in the western part of Exira were damaged. Exira is well known for its Fourth of July parties, which have been celebrated since 1861. The morning parade and the evening fireworks draw thousands of visitors to the town. Other attractions in the area include the Plow in the Oak Park, south of Exira on Highway 71, and Littlefield Recreation Area, southeast of Exira, which features a lake, prairie restoration area and a live bison pair. Geography. Exira is located at (41.591617, -94.878247). The United States Census Bureau states that the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics. 2020 census. As of the census of 2020, there were 787 people, 358 households, and 188 families living in the city. The population density was 763.1 people per square mile (294.6/km2). There were 392 housing units at an average density of 380.1 per square mile (146.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.0%
Exline is a city in Iowa in the United States. The community was first called Bob community or Caldwell City. The town had to choose an official name after a post office opened in 1877.During the coal boom, Exline expanded significantly. In Exline, United Mine Workers local 812 was established in 1899, and by 1907, it had 200 members.
Farnhamville is a city in Iowa in the United States. 383 people lived there in 2020. History. Farnhamville was created in 1881. It was called Farnham at first. Some authorities didn't agree with the name, so it was changed to Farnhamville.
Floris is a city in Davis County, Iowa, United States. The population was 116 at the 2020 census. History. A post office was opened at Floris in 1847.
Fonda is a city in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 636 at the time of the 2020 census. History. The city of Fonda was originally called Marvin. Marvin, however, was too similar to Manson, Iowa and since kept mail being mixed up, town officials changed the name to Fonda in 1874. The nearest municipality sharing the name, "Fonda", is Fonda, New York. Geography. Fonda is located at (42.582819, -94.845810). The United States Census Bureau states that the city has a total area of , all land. The town is placed at the western edge of the Des Moines Lobe, the more recently glaciated section of Iowa. The Des Moines Lobe is part of the prairie pothole region of the Midwest. The topography is not normal in its softly rolling terrain. Wetlands, glacial erratics, bands of ridges, and large flat areas characterize the land surrounding Fonda. In its natural state, the land is poorly drained, although humans have added an extensive network of tiles to move water from the potholes to local tributaries. The tiles surrounding Fonda empty into Big Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Raccoon River. This waterway, which underwent channelization in the early 1900s, flows past the town on its west end. Evidence of its winding original path still exists, particularly in the Fonda Golf Course and in the schoolyard behind Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Four miles (6  km) northwest of town, Sunken Grove Wildlife Management Area (WMA) exists as a reminder of the past. Large undrained wetlands are surrounded by forests and prairies. The area is home to large populations of migrating birds and permanent populations of wildlife. This public parcel has recently expanded and is adjacent to the Leo Shimon WMA. Together, the two areas comprise of land, a total of slightly less than two square miles. The remainder of the area surrounding Fonda is agricultural. Vast corn and soybean fields are interspersed by acreages and hog confinements
Garden Grove is a city in Decatur County, in Iowa in the United States. There were 174 people at the time of the 2020 census. Geography. Garden Grove is located at 40°49′35″N 93°36′28″W (40.826479, -93.607732). History. A strong EF2 tornado hit the town on March 5, 2022. Demographics. 2010 census. At the 2010 census there were 211 people in 49 families, in 78 houses in the city.  The medium age was 38.1 years. 2000 census. At the 2000 census there were 250 people in 96 houses, in 64 families.
Gowrie is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 952 at the 2020 census. Geography. Gowrie is located at (42.279715, -94.291520). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.
Grant is a city in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States. The population was 86 at the time of the 2020 census. History. Grant is named for Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States. Its commercial district, which was developed(made) from 1871 to 1952, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. Geography. Grant is located at (41.142207, -94.985369). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics. 2010 census. As of the census of 2010, there were 92 people, 41 households, and 27 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 54 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. There were 41 households, of which 17.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 19.5% 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 2.24 and the average family size was 2.59. The median age in the city was 52 years. 13% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 35.9% were from 45 to 64; and 25% 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 102 people, 46 households, and 32 families living in the city. The population density was . There
Granville is a city in Iowa in the United States. The population was 310 at the 2020 census. History. Granville was first found on the map in 1882. It was named after Richard Grenville. He is an English explorer. A post office called Granville began service from 1884 onwards. Geography. Granville is located at (42.984552, -95.875737). The city has a total area of . This is based on the United States Census Bureau. All of the area is land.
Greenville is a city in the U.S. state of Iowa. Geography. Greenville has a total area of .2 square miles.
Joice is a city in Worth County, Iowa, United States. At the 2020 census, 208 people lived there. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area. Geography. Joice is at (43.363223, -93.455881). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land. People and housing. At the census of 2020, there were 208 people. The population density was 194.8 people per square mile (75.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.8% White, 8.2% from other races. Hispanic or Latino were 9.1% of the people living in Joice. There were 80 households. 31.3% of these had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% had married couples living together, 12.5% had unmarried couples living together, 23.8% had a woman living there with no husband, and 18.8% had a man living there with no wife. 31.3% of all houses were made up of just one person. 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 people. Of the people living in Joice, 24.0% were under the age of 18, 8.2% were from 18 to 24, 20.2% were from 25 to 44, 30.3% were from 45 to 64, and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.5 years. There were 100 females and 108 males. In 2021, the median amount of money made by a household in the city was about $41,000.
Kiron is a city in Iowa in the United States. Kiron was founded in 1899, built around the railroad that used to go through Kiron. Today, Kiron is a very small community, and in 2020 the population was 267. Kiron has 2 parks, the "Living Memory Park" (located on the south side of town) and the "North Park" (located on the north side of town). Kiron also has a small fire department, but no police station. The fire department also has an ambulance.
Knoxville is a city in Iowa in the United States. It is the county seat of Marion County. Knoxville is home of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame &amp; Museum.
Larchwood is a city in Iowa in the United States. History. Larchwood was created in 1872.
Larrabee is a city in Cherokee County, Iowa in the United States. The population was 123 at the 2020 U.S. Census. Zip Code: 51029
Le Claire is a city in Iowa in the United States. The city takes its name from Antoine LeClaire, a trader who owned the land. The town was officially founded in 1855, but it had been a settlement since the 1830s. It is also the birthplace of William Frederick Cody, widely known as Buffalo Bill. Culture. Tugfest. An annual three-day event in August in which a rope is pulled back and forth across the Mississippi River by two teams of 20. Tugfest is celebrated by both Port Byron, the city opposite Le Claire, and Le Claire itself. Events include a fireworks show, live bands, running race, food stands, and a carnival. Many of these events are shared by both Port Byron and Le Claire. Buffalo Bill Museum. A museum built to recognize Buffalo Bill, who grew up in Le Claire. American Pickers. Le Claire is known nationally for being the home of the antique store "Antique Archaeology" featured on the reality television show American Pickers, which is aired by the History Channel.
Le Grand is a city in Iowa in the United States. In 2020, there were 975 people living in Le Grand. The town was first settled in 1847. It was named after LeGrand Byington (1845-1909?), a politician from Iowa City, who had helped several early settlers. The first post office started in 1853. In 1874, a number of fossil crinoids were found in the local quarry. These are small sea animals that look like flowers. Many of these have been sent to museums around the world.
Little Sioux is a city in Iowa in the United States. The Lewis and Clark expedition went through the area in 1804, and named it Little Sioux River. The first European settlers arrived in the 1850s. History. The first post office in Little Sioux opened in July, 1857. This was the same year that the first school opened. A two storey brick school was in use by 1885. In 2008, a boy scout camp near Little Sioux was hit by a tornado. Four boys were killed, and another 48 were injured.
Lu Verne is a city in Iowa in the United States.&lt;br&gt; It is part of two different counties, Humboldt County, Iowa and Kossuth County, Iowa&lt;br&gt; In the 2020 census, they said the population was 258.
A Death's-head hawkmoth may be one of three types of moth. The ("A. atropos", "A. styx" and "A. lachesis"), and are in the genus Acherontia. The most common usage of the name is for the Europen species. "A. atropos" are usually in Europe, but "A. styx" and "A. lachesis" live in Asia. The name comes from skull-shaped pattern of markings on the thorax. All three species are about the same in size, coloration, and life cycle. These moths have many unusual features. All three species can make a loud squeak if irritated. The sound is made by moving air from the pharynx, often along with the flashing of the brightly-colored abdomen in a further attempt to deter predators. All three species raid beehives of different species of honey bee for honey, but "A. atropos" only attacks colonies of the well-known western honey bee, "Apis mellifera". They are able to move about in hives unhurt because they mimic the scent of the bees. Development. Eggs are laid one by one under old leaves of the hostplant, and are green or grey-blue. None of the three species are forced to use a single family of host plant. Many of the types of plants used are in the families Solanaceae, Verbenaceae, Oleaceae, Bignoniaceae, and others. The larvae are strong, reaching 120-130 mm, with a tail horn that stands out or can be seen easily. All three species have three larval color forms: usually green, brown, or yellow. Larvae do not move much, and will click their mandibles or even bite if threatened. When mature, they burrow underground and excavate a small chamber where they pupate. Folklore. This moth was used in the movie "The Silence of the Lambs". It was also referenced in "I'm the King of the Castle."
Martinsburg is a city in Iowa in the United States. A half-mile long row of homes, primarily on the north side of the road, was known as Martinsburg in 1861. There were two general stores, a hotel, and a Presbyterian church in Martinsburg in 1874. Along with a wagonmaker who also owned a vineyard, there were two doctors. Also residing in town were the owners of a nearby grain mill and sawmill.