Ida Grove, Iowa facts for kids
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Ida Grove, Iowa
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| Nickname(s):
The Grove
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| Motto(s):
"The Castle Town"
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Location of Ida Grove, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Ida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.20 sq mi (5.71 km2) |
| • Land | 2.20 sq mi (5.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,237 ft (377 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,051 |
| • Density | 933.97/sq mi (360.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51445
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-38010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457744 |
Ida Grove is a city located in Ida County, Iowa, in the United States. It's known as the county seat of Ida County, which means it's where the main government offices for the county are. In 2020, about 2,051 people lived there.
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History of Ida Grove
Ida Grove was first settled in 1871. The original town, sometimes called "Old Ida Grove," was on the north side of the river. However, when a railroad was built on the south side in 1877, the town moved to be closer to the train tracks.
The city officially became a town on May 31, 1878. It was named after Ida County, which got its name from Mount Ida in Greece.
Inside the Ida Grove post office, there is a special painting. It's an oil mural called Preparation for the First County Fair in Ida Grove–1872. This painting was created in 1940 by an artist named Andrene Kauffman. It was part of a program by the U.S. government to create art during that time.
Geography and Location
Ida Grove is located where two roads meet: US Route 59 and Iowa Highway 175. It's also where Odebolt Creek flows into the Maple River.
Just north of the city, across the Maple River, you can find the Moorehead Pioneer Park. This park also has a reservoir, which is like a small lake.
The city covers a total area of about 2.11 square miles (5.46 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 30 | — |
| 1880 | 759 | +2430.0% |
| 1890 | 1,563 | +105.9% |
| 1900 | 1,967 | +25.8% |
| 1910 | 1,874 | −4.7% |
| 1920 | 2,020 | +7.8% |
| 1930 | 2,206 | +9.2% |
| 1940 | 2,238 | +1.5% |
| 1950 | 2,202 | −1.6% |
| 1960 | 2,265 | +2.9% |
| 1970 | 2,261 | −0.2% |
| 1980 | 2,285 | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 2,357 | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 2,350 | −0.3% |
| 2010 | 2,142 | −8.9% |
| 2020 | 2,051 | −4.2% |
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Ida Grove in 2020
According to the census in 2020, Ida Grove had 2,051 people living there. There were 930 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
The city had about 934 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Ida Grove were White (96.6%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Ida Grove was 45 years old. About 24% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 23.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (51.7%) than males (48.3%).
Education in Ida Grove
Ida Grove is part of the Odebolt–Arthur–Battle Creek–Ida Grove Community School District. This school district was formed by combining several smaller districts over time.
Students in Ida Grove attend OABCIG Elementary Ida Grove for younger grades. Middle school students go to OABCIG Middle School in Odebolt. High school students attend OABCIG High School right in Ida Grove. The sports teams and students are known as the Falcons.
Economy and Businesses
Since 1982, Ida Grove has been home to Gomaco Trolley. This unique company specializes in restoring old tramcars, which are like streetcars. They also build new copies of these historic vehicles for public transportation systems across North America.
Notable People from Ida Grove
Many interesting people have come from Ida Grove, including:
- Cooper DeJean: A talented cornerback and punt returner who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League.
- Joel Dreessen: A former tight end who played for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League.
- Edith Heath: She was the founder of Heath Ceramics, a famous company known for its pottery and tiles.
- Harold Hughes: He served as the Governor of Iowa from 1963 to 1969. Later, he became a U.S. Senator and even ran for president in 1972.
- Mildred Lillie: A respected judge who served as a Presiding Justice on the California Court of Appeal. She was also considered by President Richard Nixon to be the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court.
- George Pipgras: A professional Major League Baseball player and umpire. He was part of the 1923 World Series champion New York Yankees team.
- Floy Schoenfelder: Known for being a polio survivor and an advocate for others.
See also
In Spanish: Ida Grove (Iowa) para niños
