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Our Communities
Butler County is unique, in that we are 10 incorporated cities, and two un-incorporated towns (Kesley and Austinville) and all are relatively the same size. We invite you to experience the hospitality and amenities of these communities as you travel, or as you look for a new community to call home. Below you will find a taste of what they have to offer.  The communities that are underlined are linked to their community website.  Click and explore our communities!
 

ALLISON
Population 1,006 City Hall (319) 267-2245
Allison is the county seat. The community offers the only motel in the county. You will also find a newly constructed attractive public library. Main Street offers a grocery store, pharmacy, auto parts store, service stations, convenience store, and more to make your visit enjoyable. Wilder City Park is located on Highway 3, just east of town. The Rolling Prairie Bike Trail is connected to the park.
 


Public Library - Allison

APLINGTON
Population 1,054 City Hall (319) 347-2425
Aplington calls itself “Northeast Iowa’s Best Kept Secret”. Located near Highway 20, this community offers a grocery store, well known furniture store, tea room, convenience store, auto repair, and more for the traveler. The city park is located at 7th and Howard Street. You will find two shelter houses, a playground, volleyball area, and plenty of shade trees for your picnic.
 


Tea Room - Aplington

AREDALE
Population 89 City Hall (641) 894-3425
Aredale is a small farming community. Main Street has a bank, farm elevator, two eateries, and other farm related businesses. The Aredale city park offers a shelter house and playground area. This small town throws a big party every August with Aredale Day that attracts visitors from all over the area for an outdoor concert.

BRISTOW
Population 202 City Hall (641) 775-3262
Bristow is a small farming community. The Memorial Park features a shelter house, new attractive playground area, plus basketball courts and a ball diamond near by. The Little Valley Church is also located in Bristow. Bristow is the home of Paul “Ed” Yost, the father of the “Modern Hot Air Balloon”. You will find a large grain elevator business and other farm related services.

CLARKSVILLE
Population 1,441 City Hall (319) 278-4531
Clarksville residents enjoy the newly developed Volunteer Park which offers two shelter houses (summer 2005), sand volleyball court, baseball diamonds, and access to the Rolling Prairie Bike Trail. The popcorn stand uptown is a tradition during weekend evenings in the summer. Businesses include a grocery store, meat market, pharmacy, several eateries, convenience stores, and auto repair.

DUMONT
Population 676 City Hall (641) 857-3411
Dumont recently completed the expansion of their public library. The business district includes a grocery store, pharmacy, convenience store, bowling alley, antique shop, and more. The city park offers a shelter house, playground, and restrooms, plus lots of beautiful shade for your picnic. During weekend evenings in the summer you can visit an old fashioned popcorn stand downtown.
 


Lions Popcorn Stand - Dumont

GREENE
Population 1,099 City Hall (641) 816-4631
Greene residents enjoy the picturesque Shell Rock River as it winds it’s way through town. Perrin Park is located along the river near downtown and offers 2 shelter houses, gazebo, tennis courts, and a boat ramp. The charming business district offers a landmark department store, grocery store, variety store, pharmacy, auto parts, hardware, convenience stores, and more for your visit.

NEW
HARTFORD
Population 659 City Hall (319) 983-2548
The town of New Hartford is only a few minutes from Waterloo/Cedar Falls. The Community Park has a shelter house, playground area, baseball diamonds, and lots of shade for your picnic and to relax. New Harford is also the home of U.S. Senator Charles Grassley. The business district offers a hardware store, greenhouse, convenience store, farm related businesses, a public library, and more.
 


Hardware Store - New Hartford

PARKERSBURG
Population 1,889 City Hall (319) 346-2262
Visitors to Parkersburg can enjoy the city park that boasts three shelter houses, a playground, and plenty of shade. Depot Park offers picnic areas, wild flower plantings, and the historic railroad depot and caboose. Parkersburg has a vibrant business district with a grocery store, hardware, convenience stores, discount store, restaurants, and others businesses that are handy for travelers.

SHELL ROCK
Population 1,298 City Hall (319) 885-6555
Shell Rock visitors will enjoy the beauty of the Shell Rock River. McCague Memorial Park has tennis courts, ball diamonds, and a shelter house. Hoyt Elliot Memorial Park is near the river dam. You will find a shelter house, and a deck overlooking the river. Jeffrey Paul Rasmussen Memorial Park boasts a paved trail. Businesses include a convenience store, camping outfitter, and more.

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Butler County Development Corporation
P.O. Box 403 • Allison, Iowa 50602 • (319) 267-2858
bcrdg@netins.net www.butlercountyiowa.com
 

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