Iowa State Center Wiki: Pocahontas County, Iowa

Pocahontas County, Iowa

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Pages about Pocahontas county:

Agricultural Data for Decision Makers: Pocahontas County - Tables of data on farms in Pocahontas County, including size, crops, livestock, farm operators, tenure, market value of products sold, and net cash return. Prepared in September 1999 by Iowa State University, data includes comparisons to past years and to state averages [pdf format].

Data for Decision Makers: Pocahontas County - Tables and graphs of data on population, education, farm size and value, retail sales, personal income, labor force and occupations, housing, and families in Pocahontas County, compared to state averages. Prepared by Iowa State University in September 1997 [pdf format].

Employment and Earnings Date for Decision Makers: Pocahontas County - Tables of date on the labor force, employment rate, employment by industry, and earnings by industry for Pocahontas County in 1980, 1990 and 1998, and compared to state averages. Prepared by Iowa State University in December 2000 [pdf format].

Evertek - Provides communications services, including wireless Internet, cable TV and telephone service. Includes a company profile, service area, terms and pricing.

Gunder-friend Productions - Helen Gunderson, Rolfe native, photographer, videographer and local historian, offers notecards, videos ("Portrait of Main Street - Pocahontas, Iowa," "Rolfe High School Memories," others) and services.

Iowa Court Information System - Pocahontas County Courthouse - Includes a photograph and brief history.

Northwest Communications - Offers dialup and Excellernet wireless high speed Internet access in northwest Iowa, Web design and hosting, tech support, and workshops. Includes announcements and employment opportunities.

Northwest Telephone Cooperative Association - Providing telephone services to Curlew, Havelock, Plover, and West Bend, as well as serving many other communications needs in Northwest Iowa. Includes services, support, online directory search, links and contact information.

Pocahontas County Conservation Board - Includes information on board members and staff, parks and recreation areas, and newsletter.

Pocahontas County Economic Development Commission - Includes "Community Quick References" for all county towns, available commercial and industrial sites and buildings, employers, events calendar, and relevant links.

Pocahontas County Extension - Includes list of staff, including local and statewide field specialists, local 4-H clubs, Pocahontas County facts, and links to ISU Extension sites.

Retail Data for Decision Makers: Pocahontas County - Tables and graphs of date on retail sales, including breakdown by towns and trend of "leakage" -- county residents shopping elsewhere; also income and age distribution. Prepared by Iowa State University in August 2001 [pdf format].

Trails from Rails - Three Rivers Trail - Map and accommodations along Three Rivers Trail, a 32-mile crushed limestone path for hiking, biking and snowmobiling which goes from Rolfe to Eagle Grove. Part of larger Trails from Rails Web site.

Cities:

Fonda

Fonda Community Quick Reference - Part of the larger Pocahontas County Economic Development Commission's site, includes local contacts, population, labor force, proximity to markets, wage rates, available buildings, local employers, utilities, telecommunications, municipal services, tax structure, transportation services, commercial and industrial services, education, climate, dependent care, cultural and recreational facilities, and health facilities.

Fonda Local News: Topix.net - Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web.

Weather Underground: Fonda, Iowa Forecast - An exceptionally clean and useful site, offering conditions and forecast for the Pocahontas area and any other location worldwide; local allergy information; regional and U.S. radar and satellite images; advisories; astronomy, ski and marine forecasts; hurricane archive. Also offers a subscription to e-mail advisories.

Weather.com - Local Weather - Fonda, IA (50540) - Gives current conditions, local outlook, school day forecast with temperature graph, monthly and daily averages and records; "recreation" includes a list of area golf courses with conditions.

DMOZ about Fonda

Gilmore City

Calcium Products, Inc. - Product information for processed limestone in a practical granular form for agricultural use. Company history and annual results provided.

Gilmore City Community Quick Reference - Part of the larger Pocahontas County Economic Development Commission's site, includes local contacts, population, labor force, proximity to markets, wage rates, available buildings, local employers, utilities, telecommunications, municipal services, tax structure, transportation services, commercial and industrial services, education, climate, dependent care, cultural and recreational facilities, and health facilities.

Gilmore City Local News: Topix.net - Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web.

Weather Underground: Gilmore City, Iowa Forecast - An exceptionally clean and useful site, offering conditions and forecast for the Pocahontas area and any other location worldwide; local allergy information; regional and U.S. radar and satellite images; advisories; astronomy, ski and marine forecasts; hurricane archive. Also offers a subscription to e-mail advisories.

Weather.com - Local Weather - Gilmore City, IA (50541) - Gives current conditions, local outlook, school day forecast with temperature graph, monthly and daily averages and records; "recreation" includes a list of area golf courses with conditions.

DMOZ about Gilmore City

Havelock

Havelock Community Quick Reference - Part of the larger Pocahontas County Economic Development Commission's site, includes local contacts, population, labor force, proximity to markets, wage rates, available buildings, local employers, utilities, telecommunications, municipal services, tax structure, transportation services, commercial and industrial services, education, climate, dependent care, cultural and recreational facilities, and health facilities.

Havelock Local News: Topix.net - Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web.

Northwest Communications - Offers dialup and Excellernet wireless high speed Internet access in northwest Iowa, Web design and hosting, tech support, and workshops. Includes announcements and employment opportunities.

Weather Underground: Havelock, Iowa Forecast - An exceptionally clean and useful site, offering conditions and forecast for the Pocahontas area and any other location worldwide; local allergy information; regional and U.S. radar and satellite images; advisories; astronomy, ski and marine forecasts; hurricane archive. Also offers a subscription to e-mail advisories.

Weather.com - Local Weather - Havelock, IA (50546) - Gives current conditions, local outlook, school day forecast with temperature graph, monthly and daily averages and records; "recreation" includes a list of area golf courses with conditions.

DMOZ about Havelock

Laurens

Fehr Chiropractic - Includes information about Dr. Brett Fehr, office hours in Laurens and Fonda, chart of effects of spinal misalignments, and "Back Talk."

Heart 'n Home - Dried and silk flower arrangements, picture matting and framing, Polish crystal eggs, antiques, and custom interior decorating.

Laurens Community Quick Reference - Part of the larger Pocahontas County Economic Development Commission's site, includes local contacts, population, labor force, proximity to markets, wage rates, available buildings, local employers, utilities, telecommunications, municipal services, tax structure, transportation services, commercial and industrial services, education, climate, dependent care, cultural and recreational facilities, and health facilities.

Laurens Equipment - Includes list of used farm machinery, location and contact information.

Laurens Local News: Topix.net - Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web.

Laurens Municipal Power and Communications - Presents information on telephone, Internet (dial-up and cable modem), cable TV, and electric power service. Includes a history of LMPC.

Laurens Public Library - Includes library hours and contact information, and a wide-ranging set of "good places to go on the Web," including library sites.

Laurens United Methodist Church - Calendar of events, activities, staff, contact information, and pastor Tony Pulatie's column.

Pocahontas County - Laurens Genealogical Society - Contains description of group and its goals, map and list of cemeteries of Pocahontas County, list of genealogical resources at Laurens Public Library, and research policy.

Positech - Designs, manufactures and sells a broad range of material handling, lifting, and positioning products; includes product illustrations and descriptions, current job openings (under "News"), background, and contact information.

Weather Underground: Laurens, Iowa Forecast - An exceptionally clean and useful site, offering conditions and forecast for the Pocahontas area and any other location worldwide; local allergy information; regional and U.S. radar and satellite images; advisories; astronomy, ski and marine forecasts; hurricane archive. Also offers a subscription to e-mail advisories.

Weather.com - Local Weather - Laurens, IA (50554) - Gives current conditions, local outlook, school day forecast with temperature graph, monthly and daily averages and records; "recreation" includes a list of area golf courses with conditions.

Woodley Insurance and Real Estate - Independent insurance agency; includes information about types of insurance programs offered, companies represented, staff, and contacts.

DMOZ about Laurens

Palmer

Faith Lutheran Church - Features a message from the pastor, a statement of faith, and ministries.

Ignite the Fire! - Homeschooling mom Terri Camp explains her philosophy (Freedom Is Real Education) and offers books, tapes, and an exhaustive set of homeschooling links.

Palmer Local News: Topix.net - Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web.

Palmer Mutual Telephone Company - Offers local telecommunications service, long distance, paging, dial-up Internet, high-speed DSL Internet and cable television. Includes directory, links, location and contact information.

Pomeroy-Palmer Community School - Presents the district's philosophy, the school calendar, a faculty-staff directory, information on activities, technology, and athletics, and links to the buildings.

Weather Underground: Palmer, Iowa Forecast - offering conditions and forecast for the Pocahontas area, regional and U.S. radar and satellite images, advisories, astronomy, ski and marine forecasts, and hurricane archives.

Weather.com - Local Weather - Palmer, IA (50571) - Gives current conditions, local outlook, school day forecast with temperature graph, monthly and daily averages and records; "recreation" includes a list of area golf courses with conditions.

DMOZ about Palmer

Plover

Eberle Auction Service - Includes listings and sometimes pictures of upcoming auctions, contact information, and background information on Plover native Tom Eberle and his business.

Plover Local News: Topix.net - Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web.

Plover Quick Community Reference - Part of the larger Pocahontas County Economic Development Commission's site, includes local contacts, population, labor force, proximity to markets, wage rates, available buildings, local employers, utilities, telecommunications, municipal services, tax structure, transportation services, commercial and industrial services, education, climate, dependent care, cultural and recreational facilities, and health facilities.

Weather Underground: Plover, Iowa Forecast - An exceptionally clean and useful site, offering conditions and forecast for the Pocahontas area and any other location worldwide; local allergy information; regional and U.S. radar and satellite images; advisories; astronomy, ski and marine forecasts; hurricane archive. Also offers a subscription to e-mail advisories.

Weather.com - Local Weather - Plover, IA (50573) - Gives current conditions, local outlook, school day forecast with temperature graph, monthly and daily averages and records; "recreation" includes a list of area golf courses with conditions.

DMOZ about Plover

Pocahontas

Allied Precision - Manufacturer of new and rebuilt parts for tractors; includes gear ratio table and information on filter extension, heavy duty clutch, and speed gears.

Citizens State Bank - Online banking, account types, loans, services, First Choice Financial Services (insurance, investments and real estate), and handy links to financial and other sites.

Hopkins Insurance, Inc. - Offers crop, hail, property, casualty, health, and life insurance. Offers [AgriVantage]Create?'s complimentary risk management service.

Pocahontas Area Community School - Students, faculty, library, and calendar of events for this Iowa high school.

Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center - An alternative path to high school graduation for ages 15 - 21; includes mission, philosophy, admission policy, and other policies.

Pocahontas Catholic School - K - 6th grade, mission statement, history, philosophy, curriculum, and staff.

Pocahontas Ford Lincoln Mercury - Staff, parts, service, new and used cars, trucks and vans; also displays photos of community and school events and sports.

Pocahontas High School Indians - Dedicated to the classmates, family and friends. Includes a search by class year, a bulletin board, photos, reunion news, events and links.

Pocahontas Local News: Topix.net - Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web.

Pocahontas Pharmacy - Includes information on services, including online prescription refills and over-the-counter products, and link to Valu-Rite health information database.

Pocahontas Public Library - Includes staff list, hours, special events, kids' pages, services offered, genealogy department, donation information, community and contact details.

Pocahontas State Bank - A full-service site with login for Internet banking customers. Bank events, school calendars, financial tools (credit report, calculator for payments, and stock quotes) products, interest rates, and privacy policy. Headline news and a shopping gateway.

Quilting On Main - Quilting fabrics, kits, patterns, classes, news and events, and quilts for sale; also dry cleaning and tuxedo rental agent.

Weather Underground: Pocahontas, Iowa Forecast - Offers current conditions, a five-day forecast, regional and U.S. radar and satellite images, advisories, astronomy, ski and marine forecasts, and a hurricane archive.

Weather.com - Local Weather - Pocahontas, IA (50574) - Gives current conditions, local outlook, school day forecast with temperature graph, monthly and daily averages and records; "recreation" includes a list of area golf courses with conditions.

Winegarden and McCartan Auctioneering - Listings of upcoming auctions of farm machinery, antiques, business and household goods; indoor auction facility; and real estate.

DMOZ about Pocahontas

Rolfe

Chris Cakes of Iowa - Pancakes cooked on a huge custom grill for special occasions; includes promotional video, history of company, photos of flying pancakes, and online booking for events.

Martin Sales & Service - Information on Conklin products (including agronomic, building and household supplies and air purifiers), health products, and services of roofing, painting and hauling.

The Road I Grew Up On - A rural history project documenting change on the road she grew up on, by Helen Gunderson, Rolfe native, archived at the Iowa State University Special Collections Department. Includes Gunderson biography, collection summary, maps, and a selection of photographs and oral history from the project.

Rolfe Community Quick Reference - Part of the larger Pocahontas County Economic Development Commission's site, includes local contacts, population, labor force, proximity to markets, wage rates, available buildings, local employers, utilities, telecommunications, municipal services, tax structure, transportation services, commercial and industrial services, education, climate, dependent care, cultural and recreational facilities, and health facilities.

Rolfe High School Class of 1955 - Includes class pictures, brief history and dedication, and link to Rolfe Alumni page.

Rolfe Local News: Topix.net - Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web.

Rolfe State Bank - Checking, savings, time certificates, money markets, statement of condition, hours and staff, RSB Realty, and Master Card.

Sara Beckord in IATC Hall of Fame - Includes detailed record of Sara (Beckord) Swails, Rolfe native, an outstanding track and cross country athlete. Part of the Iowa Association of Track Coaches Hall of Fame site.

Trails from Rails - Three Rivers Trail - Map and accommodations along Three Rivers Trail, a 32-mile crushed limestone path for hiking, biking and snowmobiling which goes from Rolfe to Eagle Grove. Part of larger Trails from Rails Web site.

Weather Underground: Rolfe, Iowa Forecast - An exceptionally clean and useful site, offering conditions and forecast for the Pocahontas area and any other location worldwide; local allergy information; regional and U.S. radar and satellite images; advisories; astronomy, ski and marine forecasts; hurricane archive. Also offers a subscription to e-mail advisories.

Weather.com - Local Weather - Rolfe, IA (50581) - Gives current conditions, local outlook, school day forecast with temperature graph, monthly and daily averages and records; "recreation" includes a list of area golf courses with conditions.

Wild Faces Gallery & Frame - Portraits of wildlife and horses by Mona Majorowicz. Information about the artist, gallery of paintings, price and ordering information for original artwork, reproductions and cards.

DMOZ about Rolfe

Varina

The Freedom Quilt Project - Describes project Betty Nielsen is coordinating to deliver quilts to the families of victims of the 9-11 attacks.

Varina - Community Quick Reference - Demographic overview provided by Pocahontas County Economic Development Commission.

Varina Local News: Topix.net - Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web.

Weather Underground: Varina, Iowa Forecast - An exceptionally clean and useful site, offering conditions and forecast for the Pocahontas area and any other location worldwide; local allergy information; regional and U.S. radar and satellite images; advisories; astronomy, ski and marine forecasts; hurricane archive. Also offers a subscription to e-mail advisories.

Weather.com - Local Weather - Varina, IA (50593) - Gives current conditions, local outlook, school day forecast with temperature graph, monthly and daily averages and records; "recreation" includes a list of area golf courses with conditions.

DMOZ about Varina

Regional: North America: United States: Iowa: Regions: Northwest

Iowa Great Lakes Region - Offers a perspective into the features, history, recreation, events and attractions of the area, including Spirit Lake, Okoboji and Arnolds Park. With photos and a map.

IowaOne.net Internet Services - Offering 56k dialup, high speed wireless and cable Internet access. Includes details of plans and locations.

Northwest Iowa Genealogical Society - Provides meeting dates, information about dues and a database of surnames. Located in Le Mars.

Northwest Iowa Health Center - Offers a hospital, medical clinics, a senior care facility, a wellness center and an occupational health program. Includes services, events, a staff directory and volunteer news. Located in Sheldon.

Northwest Iowa Library Services - Providing direction and support to the area's libraries. Includes interlibrary loan services, continuing education, and consulting on many aspects of library management. Located in Sioux City.

Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra - Comprised of nearly 100 musicians in northwest Iowa and southeast South Dakota. Features a season schedule, the conductor's profile, audition information, a ticket request form, a list of sponsors, and a rehearsal schedule. Located in Sioux Center.

Northwest Iowa Tours - Offers domestic motorcoach vacations as well as international cruises and charter tours. Includes the company's history, safety ratings and hours. Located in Fort Dodge.

NorthwestIowa.com - Regional portal providing access to movies, auto shopping, real estate, events, lodging, and dining. Includes classified ads.

NW Iowa Artisans Road Trip - Works to advance the area's art, educating and helping to develop local markets and tourism. Includes a directory of artists, maps, a list of sponsors and a prospectus.

Town and Country Bed and Breakfasts of Northwest Iowa - Presents listings and details of area bed and breakfast inns. Includes a recipe page.

Vern Anderson, Inc - [CaseIH]Create? dealership offers used equipment, parts and service. Includes an inventory search. Located in Kingsley, Le Mars, Anthon and Cherokee.

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