Decatur City, Iowa

City of Decatur City, IOWA 50067

Population 177

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LOCATION:
We are located just off I-35, # 12 exit, at the Leon/Mt. Ayr exit, on Hwy. 2.

TELEPHONE COMPANY & SERVICES:
Grand River Mutual Telephone Corporation is a progressive local exchange carrier with a service area covering 4,064 square miles in southern Iowa and Northern Missouri. Grand River Mutual serves a total of 21 countries in the two states-with 44 exchanges, 12 in Iowa and 32 in Missouri.

Grand River Mutual utilizes state-of-the-art digital switches interconnected with 339 miles of fiber optic cable to bring its members the best in communications technology. Some of the services that Grand River Mutual offers are highly reliable private lines, business telephone systems, equal access, distance learning, local dial-up and dedicated Internet access, and switched 56 KB service ISDN will be available in the near future.

Grand River Mutual Telephone is a member-owned cooperative which progressively brings superior service and the latest technologies to its customers.

SCHOOLS:
We have an elementary school with grades 5 & 6 located in our community which is part of the Central Decatur School District.

WELCOME MESSAGE:
We welcome you to our progressive and proud community.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION:
A country western Jam Session is held every Thursday night at the Barnum Community Center, located on the north east corner of the square. Our community holds a community potluck every 3^rd Tuesday to get together with neighbors and friends.

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY:
Our businesses include Automotive Truck Service & Repair, Country Auto Service, Decatur County Development Network, Epps Masonry Inc., Farm Pro, G & G Sales, Haven’s / Johnson Plumbing and Heating, The Hobby Shop, M & M Welding, Martin Marietta Aggregates, Good Times, and Yutzy Organic Greenhouse, Me & My Dad’s Bait Shop, Country Corners Truckstop & Restaurant, Young Antiques, Jim Rouse Construction, Porter Electric, and Gingerich Construction.

AGRICULTURE:
There are several grain and stock farms in our area.

LODGING & RESTAURANTS:
County Corners Restaurant and Southern Iowa Grill, offer a variety of home-cooked meals, with daily noon specials.

RV parking pads are located at Me & My Dad’s Bait Shop at the edge of Decatur on Hwy. 2.

LOCAL LEGENDS & HISTORY:
In the early 1900’s, a circus elephant was buried on a farm just south of Decatur.

The United Methodist Church was the first Methodist Church built in Decatur County. The Church was built in 1891.

FESTIVALS & CELEBRATIONS:
Decatur City Reunion Days is celebrated in the park, normally the third Saturday in June. This festival includes a parade, carnival games, crafts, antiques, flea market, songfest, kiddy tractor pull, garden tractor pull, hog roast and jam session.

REAL ESTATE:
City lots are available for new construction, along with some homes for sale.

CHURCHES:
Assembly of God, Decatur City Restoration, and United Methodist are located in our community.

LIBRARY:
The library is located in the Barnum Community Center and is open weekday afternoons for those who would like to browse. We have a variety of books for young and old alike.

Submitted by: Decatur County Development Network, 515-446-4991

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