page_title: Kingsley, Iowa
section_title: Current site
hierarchical_section_title: Kingsley, Iowa / History / Current site
caption_attribution_description: English: The current Kingsley, Iowa water tower.
context_page_description: Kingsley is a city in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States which is located within Garfield Township. The population was 1,411 at the 2010 census. The city was originally known as the village Quorn, which was founded by two brothers, Frederick and William B. Close. Quorn was named after the Quorn Hunt in England. The village was later relocated to a different part of Iowa and named Kingsley due to a railroad not running through the original area. The railroad was designed by the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company. Kingsley was founded on January 15, 1884 and the centennial celebration was held in June 1984. Kingsley includes organizations, recreational activities, and a local government consisting of a mayor and a city council. The schools are an elementary school and a high school, with the middle school being located in Pierson.
  Recreational additions include a golf course and a public swimming pool. The city has a public library and published a newspaper titled The Kingsley News-Times, now combined with other newspapers to form The Record. There are many businesses and houses within the city limits.
context_section_description: Founded on January 15, 1884, Kingsley was named after Nahum P. Kingsley who had laid out the city on June 4, 1883. A centennial celebration was held on three days in June 1984. Former United States President Ronald Reagan wrote of the centennial, "The spirit which has built and sustained your community reflects the energy which has forged America into a land of wonder. As a community held by fellowship and goodwill, Kingsley has become home to many who love it dearly". In June 1894, a 1,500 gallon water tower was used to pump water. In October 1905, the water tower collapsed so a new steel tower was built in January 1906. In 1915, yet another new water tower was built to replace the 1906 water tower. In 1912, a sewer system and 2,775 feet of pipe were laid. The sewer system was expanded on in 1968.
  In June 1990, a public swimming pool named the Loring Aquatic Center was opened. The 1893 grain elevator was burned down in 1996 and used as practice by firefighters.  In June 2000, new playground equipment was added to Kingsley's park. Kingsley received high speed internet in May 2002. In December 2003, a final water tower was built and was completed on May 24, 2004. In 2005 through 2006, a walking trail was completed.  In June 2008, a new water main was built. On August 17, 2009, it was reported that Kingsley had 80 businesses. From 2001 to 2009, almost 70 houses have been built.
caption: The current water tower
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