Our Communities
MOUNT PLEASANT
Respectful of our heritage and preparing for the future, this describes the City of Mount Pleasant. Located at the hub of Southeast Iowa, we are at the crossroads of two four-lane highways connecting major cities of the Midwest. This city is flush with hardworking and loyal employees, dedicated community leaders, numerous volunteers and interested citizens, all aspiring to make Mount Pleasant unique. We have worked to preserve our heritage, from Iowa Wesleyan University the oldest private coed college west of the Mississippi River; to the President Abraham Lincoln connection with Mount Pleasant Senator James Harlan; to the preservation of the boyhood home of world-renowned scientist Dr. James Van Allen. Splendid old homes and buildings are found throughout the older parts of town. The Midwest Old Threshers Theatre and Museum, the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion, and The Midwest Central Railroad bring the past to life, encouraging the celebration of our rural and small-town heritage during special occasions and every Labor Day Weekend.
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NEW LONDON
New London is a quiet community nestled in between Mount Pleasant and Burlington and is the perfect place to settle for those looking to call a small-town home. The city has a great school district offering grades K-12 and just completed renovations to Clark Elementary, the locker rooms, football field, grandstands, press box and added an all-weather track. New London has several small businesses to meet all your needs from our general store to our chiropractor and everything in between including our meat market, local hair stylists, gas stations, medical office, optometrist, home décor store and post office. The city loves welcoming new businesses and we want to help them find the right building and location for their endeavor. New London recently developed five new residential lots that sold very quickly and with the success of that project the city is moving forward with developing an additional 28 acres for residential housing. New London is everything you could want in a small town and so much more, the most invaluable part of the city is the sense of community you get when your visit here or become a part of it.
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WAYLAND
Wayland is a small, progressive community in Southeast Iowa where residents take pride in small town values. It’s a place where you can walk down the street and know your neighbors, where folks pull together in times of need, and where children can grow up in a safe and friendly community. We promote economic growth by offering various financial tools that foster entrepreneurial and business expansion. A short commute just 10 miles north to Washington, 20 miles to Mount Pleasant (County Seat) or 40 miles to Burlington or Iowa City allows small town living with nearby city amenities. There are many events to fill your time from WACO Community School Activities to volunteering for various clubs and organizations to keeping healthy at the Fitness Center or the All-Weather Track. Our annual Independence Day Celebration boasts a large parade and activities for all ages. We invite you to visit our vibrant Community – A great place to live and grow!
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WINFIELD
The City of Winfield is a family-focused, volunteer-minded community, strategically connected, secure and poised for growth. A community supported heavily by agriculture and the K-12 Winfield-Mt. Union Community school district. Incorporated in 1882, Winfield has grown to become a supporting player to its neighboring cities offering affordable housing, low cost of living, and low crime rates. Located in southeast Iowa, just 15 miles northeast of Mount Pleasant (County Seat), 45 miles south of Iowa City, 25 miles southeast of Washington. Winfield is a great location to be able to enjoy the small-town values without giving up big city amenities. We promote economic growth by offering various financial tools that foster entrepreneurial and business expansion. The City of Winfield and Winfield Community Development Group invite you to come and be a part of our expanding future!
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