Poweshiek Iowa Communities
Poweshiek County, Iowa
Poweshiek County is the perfect place to live, work and play. And it's the perfect location for any business seeking a central location, a skilled, motivated workforce, and an opportunity to grow. For more information on Poweshiek County Iowa visit the Poweshiek Iowa Development web site. US Census Data for Poweshiek County.
Brooklyn, Iowa
Located in East Central Iowa just 2 miles off I-80 mid-way of Des Moines and Iowa City. 45 miles from Iowa City, 60 miles from Waterloo-Cedar Falls, 65 miles from Des Moines, and 30 miles from the Amana Colonies, Brooklyn has the benefits of small town living within an hour's drive to the larger cities in Eastern Central Iowa.
Brooklyn is also a proven sustainable agriculture community with variety of retail businesses, industry and services being provided.
Approximate Population: 1,381
Schools: Brooklyn Elementary and Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom JR-SR High School
For more information on Brooklyn, Iowa visit:
• The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce web site-Brooklyn Iowa Community of Flags
• BGM School District
Holiday Lake - Brooklyn, Iowa
The Holiday Lake area is approximately 755 acres; 122 acres of water, 21 miles of graveled roads, 3 boat ramps, a large swimming beach and bathhouse. There are parks, campground and playground areas for the use by all lot owners and their guests.
There are currently 870 lot owners in the subdivision and 300 families who live here permanently. For more information, visit the Holiday Lake web site.
Grinnell, Iowa
Take Exit 182 on Interstate 80, and spend some time in our community, listed among the top American communities in Norman Crampton's publication "The 100 Best Small Towns in America." Grinnell's cultural resources include: a historical museum, an art gallery, a community theatre, a public library, and a municipal band that performs in Central Park every other Thursday evening starting in mid June and running through the end of July. In addition, Grinnell College has an extensive calendar of cultural exhibits, symposiums and performances open to the public.
Approximate Population: 9,213
Schools: 3 Elementary Schools, Grinnell Community Middle School and Grinnell High School
For more information on Grinnell, Iowa, visit
• The City of Grinnell web site
• Grinnell Chamber of Commerce
• Grinnell - Newburg Community Schools
Montezuma, Iowa
Montezuma is located in east-central Iowa at the junction of U.S. Highway 63 and Iowa Highway 85, just eight miles south of Interstate 80. Montezuma is the county seat of Poweshiek County. Montezuma is a unique blend of people, living, working and playing together in an area that includes something for everyone and is as diverse as its people. It has fertile farms, lakefront, small-town and rural living, and recreational areas.
Approximate Population: 1,457
Schools: Montezuma Elementary, Montezuma Middle School and Montezuma High School
For more information on our city visit the Montezuma, Iowa web site.
Malcom, Iowa
Malcom is a short drive east of Grinnell Malcom is located just north of Interstate 80 on U.S. Highway 63 in the middle of Poweshiek County. Malcom is the home of the historic P. P. Raymond Mansion. and ITWC Inc., a solutions oriented, full service provider to the urethane industry.
Approximate Population: 328
Schools: Brooklyn Elementary and Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom JR-SR High School
Victor, Iowa
Victor is located in Iowa County.
Approximate Population: 952
Schools: H-L-V Elementary, H-L-V Junior/Senior High School
Colleges In The Poweshiek County Area
Grinnell College - Grinnell, Iowa
Private 4-year college
Major bachelor degree programs: Social sciences, biological sciences, English, physical sciences, visual and performing arts
For more information visit the Grinnell College web site.
