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'''Hawarden''' is a city in ], ], ]. The population was 2,478 at the 2000 census.
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| nickname =
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| image_caption = Current City Hall
| motto = "Move Forward In Hawarden Iowa"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cityofhawarden.com/|title=City of Hawarden, Iowa|publisher=City of Hawarden, Iowa|access-date=August 31, 2012}}</ref>
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| government_type = Mayor-Council
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Larry Gregg
| leader_title1 = Administrator
| leader_name1 = Jacob Stoner
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| established_date = March 18, 1887<ref>{{cite web|title=Hawarden, Iowa|url=http://www.city-data.com/city/Hawarden-Iowa.html|publisher=City-Data|access-date=March 13, 2014}}</ref>
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| population_total = 2700
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'''Hawarden''' is a city in ], ], United States. The population was 2,700 at the time of the ].<ref name=cen2020>{{cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref> It is located on the ].

==History==
Hawarden was ]ted in 1882.<ref>{{cite book|author=Chicago and North Western Railway Company|title=A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OspBAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA82|year=1908|page=82}}</ref> It was named for ], the Welsh home of statesman ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=7380|title=Profile for Hawarden, Iowa|publisher=ePodunk|access-date=August 31, 2012}}</ref> Hawarden was incorporated as a city on March 18, 1887.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.city-data.com/city/Hawarden-Iowa.html|title=Hawarden, Iowa|publisher=Hawarden, Iowa|access-date=August 30, 2012}}</ref>


==Geography== ==Geography==
Hawarden is located at {{coord|43|0|4|N|96|29|4|W|type:city}} (43.001145, -96.484541),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> along the ].<ref>] (1998). ''Iowa Atlas & Gazetteer''. Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme. {{ISBN|0-89933-214-5}}</ref>
]
Hawarden is located at {{coor dms|43|0|4|N|96|29|4|W|city}} (43.001145, -96.484541){{GR|1}}, along the ].<ref>] (1998). ''Iowa Atlas & Gazetteer''. Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme. ISBN 0-89933-214-5</ref>


According to the ], the city has a total area of 7.8 ] (3.0 ]). 7.5 km² (2.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (4.32%) is water. According to the ], the city has a total area of {{convert|3.02|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|2.89|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.13|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=]|access-date=May 11, 2012}}</ref>

===Climate===
Hawarden is located very near to the center of the North American continent, far removed from any major bodies of water. This lends the area a ], with hot, humid summers, cold snowy winters, and wide temperature extremes. Summers can bring daytime temperatures that climb into the 90s Fahrenheit, and winter lows can be well below zero.
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| location = Hawarden
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| Jan record high F = 71
| Feb record high F = 71
| Mar record high F = 91
| Apr record high F = 97
| May record high F = 102
| Jun record high F = 108
| Jul record high F = 108
| Aug record high F = 104
| Sep record high F = 103
| Oct record high F = 94
| Nov record high F = 81
| Dec record high F = 70
| Jan high F = 28.7
| Feb high F = 35
| Mar high F = 47.3
| Apr high F = 61.7
| May high F = 73.2
| Jun high F = 82.5
| Jul high F = 86.2
| Aug high F = 83.7
| Sep high F = 76
| Oct high F = 63.7
| Nov high F = 44.8
| Dec high F = 31.7
| Jan low F = 8.5
| Feb low F = 15.3
| Mar low F = 25.7
| Apr low F = 37.3
| May low F = 49.2
| Jun low F = 58.5
| Jul low F = 62.9
| Aug low F = 60.6
| Sep low F = 50.1
| Oct low F = 38
| Nov low F = 24.8
| Dec low F = 12.8
| Jan avg record low F = -26
| Feb avg record low F = -26
| Mar avg record low F = -22
| Apr avg record low F = -2
| May avg record low F = 25
| Jun avg record low F = 38
| Jul avg record low F = 42
| Aug avg record low F = 37
| Sep avg record low F = 24
| Oct avg record low F = 12
| Nov avg record low F = -9
| Dec avg record low F = -24
| Jan precipitation inch = 0.59
| Feb precipitation inch = 0.62
| Mar precipitation inch = 2
| Apr precipitation inch = 2.75
| May precipitation inch = 3.75
| Jun precipitation inch = 3.61
| Jul precipitation inch = 3.3
| Aug precipitation inch = 2.9
| Sep precipitation inch = 2.42
| Oct precipitation inch = 1.99
| Nov precipitation inch = 1.4
| Dec precipitation inch = 0.66
| source = USTravelWeather.com
}}


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
{{Historical populations
As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 2,478 people, 1,032 households, and 664 families residing in the city. The ] was 332.2/km² (860.6/mi²). There were 1,098 housing units at an average density of 147.2/km² (381.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.83% ], 0.32% ], 0.56% ], 0.28% ], 3.67% from ], and 1.33% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 6.38% of the population.
|title= Historical populations
|type= USA
|align= left
|1890|744
|1900|1810
|1910|2107
|1920|2491
|1930|2459
|1940|2681
|1950|2625
|1960|2544
|1970|2789
|1980|2722
|1990|2439
|2000|2478
|2010|2546
|2020|2700
|source={{center|U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name=cen2020/>}}|footnote=Source:{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=March 29, 2020}} and
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]


===2020 census===
There were 1,032 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were ] living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.93.
As of the ] of 2020,<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> there were 2,700 people, 1,036 households, and 670 families residing in the city. The ] was 970.7 inhabitants per square mile (374.8/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 1,123 housing units at an average density of 403.7 per square mile (155.9/km<sup>2</sup>). The ] makeup of the city was 73.9% ], 0.2% ], 1.1% ], 0.1% ], 0.0% ], 13.9% from other races and 10.8% from two or more races. ] persons of any race comprised 26.9% of the population.


Of the 1,036 households, 31.4% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were ] living together, 5.7% were cohabitating couples, 28.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 18.2% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.3% of all households were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
Populaton spread: 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 30.2% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.5% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 and 44; 22.3% were from 45 and 64; and 19.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

===2010 census===
As of the census<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 11, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,546 people, 1,020 households, and 667 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|881.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,152 housing units at an average density of {{convert|398.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 86.8% ], 0.5% ], 0.9% ], 0.3% ], 10.6% from ], and 0.9% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 20.0% of the population.

There were 1,020 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 39 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

===2000 census===
As of the census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 2,478 people, 1,032 households, and 664 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|860.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,098 housing units at an average density of {{convert|381.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.83% ], 0.32% ], 0.56% ], 0.28% ], 3.67% from ], and 1.33% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 6.38% of the population.

There were 1,032 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.93.

24.5% are under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $34,360, and the median income for a family was $44,938. Males had a median income of $30,466 versus $19,669 for females. The ] for the city was $17,459. About 4.2% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the ], including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over. The median income for a household in the city was $34,360, and the median income for a family was $44,938. Males had a median income of $30,466 versus $19,669 for females. The ] for the city was $17,459. About 4.2% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the ], including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.


==Economy==
American Identity, which makes baseball caps, employes 150 here. Iowa Lamb Processing--the state's only sheep ]--employs about 100. Timber Roots, located on Birch Avenue, makes roof trusses.
Other local factories include Dakota Treats, LLC a manufacturer of dog treats, For-Most, Inc. a manufacturer of cattle handling equipment, and Plasticology, LLC a plastic injection molding facility. Other large employers are Hawarden Regional Healthcare, Cooperative Farmers Elevator (CFE), Peoples Bank & Agency and Rivers Edge Bank. There are two K-12 schools in the city, West Sioux Elementary and West Sioux High/Middle School.{{cn|date=February 2023}}


==Education==
The population and demographics of Hawarden have not changed appreciably in the last 50 years. Economic development in Hawarden is almost nonexistent, and the city is becoming increasingly dependent upon the large urban areas of ] and ] for its survival. While many are employed within the town, as many must rely upon outside employment in the economically deprived community. The number of high school graduates from the local ] who travel great distances to escape Hawarden far exceeds the number who find happiness and reasonable employment within the town. Those who are left behind can largely be considered the victims of the failing socio-economic structure in Hawarden. The rate of college graduates who return to Hawarden is depressingly low, as is the general education level of those within the town.
], Hawarden, ], and surrounding rural areas formed the ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/FY20_WEST%20SIOUX.pdf|title=West Sioux|publisher=]|access-date=2020-04-05}}</ref> in the fall of 1959.


==Arts and culture==
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Recent Hispanic immigration to the city has provided the singular hope for ] within Hawarden, however, a shortsighted and largely ignorant population has led to the proliferation of rampant racism throughout the city. While some positive steps are being taken to promote cultural activities and acceptance of the Hispanic community, the vast majority brood upon their hatred.


===Annual events===
Hawarden, somewhat surprisingly, has produced a number of success stories, though it is no surprise that the majority of these successes remain distantly removed from Hawarden.
The city hosts "Big Sioux River Days" over Labor Day Weekend.


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* ], actress<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nndb.com/people/214/000078977/|title=Hope Emerson|publisher=Soylent Communications|access-date=August 30, 2012}}</ref>
* ], Current Lieutenant Governor of Iowa
* ], member of the U.S. House of Representatives
* ], former ] ] in the ]<ref name="A Hawarden hero">{{cite web|url=http://siouxcityjournal.com/special-section/siouxland_life/article_ad6eda9f-3d0e-5667-bff7-2d6dac467688.html|title=A Hawarden hero|publisher=Sioux City Journal.com|access-date=August 30, 2012}}</ref>
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* ], politician
* ], author<ref name="A Hawarden hero"/>
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==See also==
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Hawarden was formerly the home of a junior college, ], which closed in the 1980s.

Hawarden annexed the incorporated town of ] in 1893.


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City in Iowa, USA
Hawarden, Iowa
City
Current City HallCurrent City Hall
Motto: "Move Forward In Hawarden Iowa"
Location of Hawarden, IowaLocation of Hawarden, Iowa
Coordinates: 43°0′4″N 96°29′4″W / 43.00111°N 96.48444°W / 43.00111; -96.48444
Country USA
State Iowa
CountySioux
IncorporatedMarch 18, 1887
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • MayorLarry Gregg
 • AdministratorJacob Stoner
Area
 • Total2.92 sq mi (7.56 km)
 • Land2.78 sq mi (7.20 km)
 • Water0.14 sq mi (0.35 km)
Elevation1,181 ft (360 m)
Population
 • Total2,700
 • Density970.87/sq mi (374.79/km)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes51011, 51023
Area code712
FIPS code19-35265
GNIS feature ID0457324
WebsiteCity of Hawarden, Iowa

Hawarden is a city in Sioux County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,700 at the time of the 2020 census. It is located on the Big Sioux River.

History

Hawarden was platted in 1882. It was named for Hawarden Castle, the Welsh home of statesman William Gladstone. Hawarden was incorporated as a city on March 18, 1887.

Geography

Hawarden is located at 43°0′4″N 96°29′4″W / 43.00111°N 96.48444°W / 43.00111; -96.48444 (43.001145, -96.484541), along the Big Sioux River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.02 square miles (7.82 km), of which 2.89 square miles (7.49 km) is land and 0.13 square miles (0.34 km) is water.

Climate

Hawarden is located very near to the center of the North American continent, far removed from any major bodies of water. This lends the area a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers, cold snowy winters, and wide temperature extremes. Summers can bring daytime temperatures that climb into the 90s Fahrenheit, and winter lows can be well below zero.

Climate data for Hawarden
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 71
(22) 		71
(22) 		91
(33) 		97
(36) 		102
(39) 		108
(42) 		108
(42) 		104
(40) 		103
(39) 		94
(34) 		81
(27) 		70
(21) 		108
(42)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 28.7
(−1.8) 		35
(2) 		47.3
(8.5) 		61.7
(16.5) 		73.2
(22.9) 		82.5
(28.1) 		86.2
(30.1) 		83.7
(28.7) 		76
(24) 		63.7
(17.6) 		44.8
(7.1) 		31.7
(−0.2) 		59.5
(15.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 8.5
(−13.1) 		15.3
(−9.3) 		25.7
(−3.5) 		37.3
(2.9) 		49.2
(9.6) 		58.5
(14.7) 		62.9
(17.2) 		60.6
(15.9) 		50.1
(10.1) 		38
(3) 		24.8
(−4.0) 		12.8
(−10.7) 		37.0
(2.7)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −26
(−32) 		−26
(−32) 		−22
(−30) 		−2
(−19) 		25
(−4) 		38
(3) 		42
(6) 		37
(3) 		24
(−4) 		12
(−11) 		−9
(−23) 		−24
(−31) 		−26
(−32)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.59
(15) 		0.62
(16) 		2
(51) 		2.75
(70) 		3.75
(95) 		3.61
(92) 		3.3
(84) 		2.9
(74) 		2.42
(61) 		1.99
(51) 		1.4
(36) 		0.66
(17) 		25.99
(662)
Source: USTravelWeather.com

Demographics

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1890744—    
19001,810+143.3%
19102,107+16.4%
19202,491+18.2%
19302,459−1.3%
19402,681+9.0%
19502,625−2.1%
19602,544−3.1%
19702,789+9.6%
19802,722−2.4%
19902,439−10.4%
20002,478+1.6%
20102,546+2.7%
20202,700+6.0%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center
Source: U.S. Decennial Census
The population of Hawarden, Iowa from US census data
The population of Hawarden, Iowa from US census data

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, there were 2,700 people, 1,036 households, and 670 families residing in the city. The population density was 970.7 inhabitants per square mile (374.8/km). There were 1,123 housing units at an average density of 403.7 per square mile (155.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 73.9% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 13.9% from other races and 10.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 26.9% of the population.

Of the 1,036 households, 31.4% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 5.7% were cohabitating couples, 28.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 18.2% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.3% of all households were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 30.2% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.5% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 and 44; 22.3% were from 45 and 64; and 19.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,546 people, 1,020 households, and 667 families living in the city. The population density was 881.0 inhabitants per square mile (340.2/km). There were 1,152 housing units at an average density of 398.6 per square mile (153.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 86.8% White, 0.5% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 10.6% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.0% of the population.

There were 1,020 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 39 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,478 people, 1,032 households, and 664 families living in the city. The population density was 860.6 inhabitants per square mile (332.3/km). There were 1,098 housing units at an average density of 381.3 per square mile (147.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 93.83% White, 0.32% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 3.67% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.38% of the population.

There were 1,032 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.93.

24.5% are under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,360, and the median income for a family was $44,938. Males had a median income of $30,466 versus $19,669 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,459. About 4.2% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Other local factories include Dakota Treats, LLC a manufacturer of dog treats, For-Most, Inc. a manufacturer of cattle handling equipment, and Plasticology, LLC a plastic injection molding facility. Other large employers are Hawarden Regional Healthcare, Cooperative Farmers Elevator (CFE), Peoples Bank & Agency and Rivers Edge Bank. There are two K-12 schools in the city, West Sioux Elementary and West Sioux High/Middle School.

Education

Ireton, Hawarden, Chatsworth, and surrounding rural areas formed the West Sioux Community School District in the fall of 1959.

Arts and culture

Annual events

The city hosts "Big Sioux River Days" over Labor Day Weekend.

Notable people

See also

Hawarden was formerly the home of a junior college, Sioux Empire College, which closed in the 1980s.

Hawarden annexed the incorporated town of Calliope in 1893.

References

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External links

  • City website Portal style website, Government, Business, Library, and more
  • City-Data Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Hawarden
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