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词条 Nora Springs, Iowa
释义

  1. History

  2. Geography

  3. Demographics

     2010 Census  2000 Census 

  4. Parks and Recreation

  5. Nora Springs Buffalo Days

  6. Education

  7. Notable people

  8. See also

  9. References

  10. External links

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Nora Springs is a city that is partially in Cerro Gordo and Floyd counties in the U.S. state of Iowa, along the Shell Rock River. The population was 1,431 at the 2010 census.

The Cerro Gordo County portion of Nora Springs is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Nora Springs was founded in 1857 and was incorporated in 1875.

Geography

Nora Springs is located at {{coord|43|8|38|N|93|0|32|W|type:city}} (43.144010, −93.008929).[2]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|2.22|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|2.19|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.03|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.[3]

Demographics

{{Historical populations
|title= Historical populations
|type= USA
|align= left
|1880|617
|1890|846
|1900|1209
|1910|985
|1920|1055
|1930|1070
|1940|1198
|1950|1257
|1960|1275
|1970|1337
|1980|1572
|1990|1505
|2000|1532
|2010|1431
|2016|1379
|source=
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

|footnote=Source:{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|title=American FactFinder}} and Iowa Data Center
}}

2010 Census

As of the census[5] of 2010, there were 1,431 people, 577 households, and 388 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|653.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 636 housing units at an average density of {{convert|290.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 577 households of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.8% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 41.2 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 Census

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 1,532 people, 597 households, and 401 families residing in the city. The population density was 700.5 people per square mile (270.1/km²). There were 629 housing units at an average density of 287.6 per square mile (110.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.54% White, 0.07% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.07% from other races, and 0.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 597 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.95.

24.0% are under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,926, and the median income for a family was $43,516. Males had a median income of $28,043 versus $21,536 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,246. About 3.0% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Parks and Recreation

Boulder City Park sits on the corner of 2nd St NW and N Boulder Ave and gets its name from a large granite boulder that was deposited by glaciers. Located at the park is a basketball court, playground equipment, Butterfly Garden, along with a shelter.

Lookout Point Park sits up on the hill overlooking the Mill Pond on 8th St NW . This park hosts part of the Old Town Loop Trail and there is playground equipment, and a shelter.

Mill Pond City Park sits off of Shell Rock Ave and is home to the mile long Old Town Loop Trail. The park is a great place to fish, being home to Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. This park also offers canoes and kayaks a landing site. It also has the Pedestrian Bridge which overlooks the dam and connects to the Shell Rock River City Park.

Shell Rock River City Park, is located on N Hooker Ave. The Mill Pond dam is located across this area of river. The pedestrian bridge spans over the dam. A shelter is located here and the park offers ample space for friendly get togethers. This stretch of river is also a great place to drop a line and enjoy a day of fishing.

[7]

Nora Springs Aquatic Center the Aquatic Center has a rock climbing wall, two water-slides, basketball hoop, a volleyball net, diving boards, and a splash pad. The skate park is also located by the pool.

[8]

Nora Springs Buffalo Days

The last week of June always marks a large celebration, Nora Springs Buffalo Days. Festivities include an impressive parade, entertainment at Boulder Park such as food vendors, and inflatable rides. Other activities include a 5K Run/Walk and Bingo. At the Fire Department the Fireman's Ball is held from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.[9]

Education

Its public schools are operated by the Central Springs Community School District,[10] established on July 1, 2011 by the merger of North Central Community School District and Nora Springs-Rock Falls Community School District.[11] The athletic teams are the Central Springs Panthers.[12]

The high school, and half of the elementary students originating in the Manly, Hanlontown, and Plymouth region go to school in Manly from preschool to 3rd grade. While the middle schoolers, from Manly, Nora Springs, and the other half of the elementary kids originating near the Nora Springs, Rock Falls, and Portland area go to school in the Nora Springs building. Until 8th grade then they go to Manly where the High School is located.[13] The school colors are black and blue, the mascot being a panther.[14]

Notable people

  • Louis Bauman Brethren, minister, writer, and Bible conference speaker, and was born in Nora Springs.
  • Arthur Gratias, Iowa State Senator, farmer, and educator, was born in Nora Springs.[15]
  • John P. Gregg LSU college football coach, Wisconsin quarterback, and died in Nora Springs.
  • Yodelin' Tommy Floyd Yodeler, Television Pioneer, Disc Jockey, was born Nora Springs.[16]

See also

{{Portal|Iowa}}National Register of Historic Places listings in Floyd County, Iowa

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}
3. ^{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-05-11|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130131081456/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archivedate=2013-01-31|df=}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}
5. ^{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-05-11}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}
7. ^https://www.citynorasprings.com/parks.html
8. ^https://www.facebook.com/noraspringsaquaticcenter/
9. ^http://globegazette.com/entertainment/local_entertainment/buffalo-days-set-for-saturday-in-nora-springs/article_3d4f0ff8-bb68-11e1-acb2-001a4bcf887a.html
10. ^"[https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/SDRP2017_CENTRAL%20SPRINGS.pdf Central Springs]." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on January 6, 2019.
11. ^"[https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/District%20Reorganization%20History%20final.pdf REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66]." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on January 6, 2019.
12. ^Central Springs School District {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100905195416/http://www.centralsprings.net/education/components/layout/default.php?sectionid=1 |date=2010-09-05 }}
13. ^{{cite news|url=http://globegazette.com/news/local/central-springs-considers-building-changes/article_4a53501c-8e9a-57e9-ae7d-067a2bc7a2b3.html |title=Central Springs considers building changes |first=Ashley |last=Miller |date=January 16, 2015 |newspaper=Globe Gazette}}
14. ^{{cite news|url=http://globegazette.com/news/opinion/central-springs-looks-like-a-winner-already-globe-gazette-editorial/article_43d33995-79b1-51d3-9e33-8b393edcf883.html |title=Central Springs looks like a winner already (Globe Gazette Editorial) |date=January 26, 2007 |newspaper=Globe Gazette}}
15. ^Iowa General Assembly-Arthur L. Gratias
16. ^ 

External links

{{Commons}}
  • Nora Springs Homepage
  • City-Data Comprehensive statistical data and more about Nora Springs
  • History of Iowa From the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the Twentieth Century – Floyd County

{{Cerro Gordo County, Iowa}}{{Floyd County, Iowa}}

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