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Old 09-10-2007, 09:56 PM
 
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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.
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Old 09-10-2007, 11:44 PM
 
Location: Iowa City/Dubuque, IA
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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.
Look up Dyersville, Epworth, or Farley in western Dubuque County, Iowa. All small (Dyersville is the biggest at 4,000), all lazy and friendly. Some construction happening in each, but there is an easy commute to major growth areas in Peosta, Asbury, and Dubuque. All are surrounded by farms. Take a look. Good luck!
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Old 09-11-2007, 07:05 AM
 
Location: in the general vicinity of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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There are lots of little, lazy towns in Dallas County, which, paradoxically, is the fasted growing county in Iowa... so live in Adel, Minburn, Woodward, Perry, Dexter, etc. but be a stone's throw from all Des Moines has to offer, plus you gotta think your property values will be steady... at least!
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Old 09-11-2007, 03:06 PM
 
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thanks alot
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Old 09-12-2007, 03:19 PM
 
Location: Des Moines, IA
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Just grab a map, close your eyes and then point and odds are you'll get one.
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Old 09-16-2007, 04:05 AM
 
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Personally, I like Preston IA.

Jackson Co., near Illinois, Clinton IA, Maquoketa IA, and Dubuque, IA, Town of no more than 1000, just kinda sits on the top of the plateau before the river valley in eastern Iowa
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Old 09-16-2007, 03:12 PM
 
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Cresco Iowa

Cresco, Iowa - Introduction & History (http://www.howard-county.com/cresco/index.html - broken link)
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Old 09-16-2007, 11:24 PM
 
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You might want to ask the folks that live in these small towns. Try over at HeyIowa.com (http://www.heyiowa.com/forum - broken link)

My preference is Newton, Iowa.
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Old 09-17-2007, 11:34 AM
 
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You might want to ask the folks that live in these small towns. Try over at HeyIowa.com (http://www.heyiowa.com/forum - broken link)

My preference is Newton, Iowa.
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Old 09-18-2007, 01:48 AM
 
Location: Des Moines, IA
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You might want to ask the folks that live in these small towns. Try over at HeyIowa.com (http://www.heyiowa.com/forum - broken link)

My preference is Newton, Iowa.
You can probably get some sweet deals on decent houses there now that Maytag is closing shop.
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