good/nice/lazy towns in iowa

[Mason Peargate]

Originally Posted by jonny d

im looking for a small lazy town in Iowa were everyone knows everyone,and everybody is nice to everyone. i was born and raised in a small rural town in florida, but then me and my family moved to a big city in maryland. and iv always been longing to move out to a rural town or area. i work now in consturction but i can also work on a farm. i need some names of towns were i can find all of this, thanks.

I have always been partial to Colo or Zearing.... nice small towns... very pleasent.... centrally located!

Real little farm towns!!!

Mason Peargate, III

[Periwinkle04]

Manchester is perfect - right in the middle of Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, and Waterloo (about 45 miles each way) and only 70 miles north of Iowa City. 5000 nice people, large parks, one with a first-rate new swimming pool, and Backbone State Park only 15 miles to the north.

Manchester has a quaint downtown that still has thriving businesses, even though there's been a WalMart on the outskirts of town for several years. It has a couple of golf courses and good schools, including a good Catholic elementary school.

There are some beautiful homes there from all architectural eras. Nice place.

[Stevie]

I agree with Mason about Colo. I also like State Center as well. It's just a little further east of Colo and just a little bit bigger.

[The_Road]

Hampton and Latimer are also good places. Very laid back and friendly and surrounded by family-owned farms.

[AmeliaJohn]

Originally Posted by The_Road

Hampton and Latimer are also good places. Very laid back and friendly and surrounded by family-owned farms.

Funny you'd say Latimer without sister city Coulter... across #3 and couple more miles.