Hiawatha, Iowa
Encyclopedia
Hiawatha is a city in Linn County
, Iowa
, United States
. It is a suburb located north of Cedar Rapids
and is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area
. The population was 7,024 in the 2010 census, an increase from 6,480 in 2000.
of several ventures located in Linn County north of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, had a vision of houses and a highway running through a new city. In 1950 Clark and another 45 residents signed a petition seeking to become the 17th incorporated town
in Linn County. The town would be named after Clark’s trailer company. That same year he and Henry Katz of Marion
established the Linn County Fire Association to help provide fire protection to rural communities. Clark served as mayor
of Hiawatha from 1950 to 1958, and again from 1961 to 1963. Clark died in 1991 at the age of 84.
Hiawatha residents celebrated the dedication of their new City Hall on May 17, 2008.
Hiawatha celebrated its 60th Anniversary in May 2010.
according to the United States Census Bureau
the city has a total area of 4.225 mi2, an increase from 3.5 mi2 in 2000, all of it land.
The elevation
of Hiawatha is 850 feet (259.1 m) above sea level
.
Hiawatha's population density is estimated at 1884 people per square mile which is considered low for urban areas.
of 2000, there were 6,480 people, 2,859 households, and 1,663 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,834.3 people per square mile (708.8/km²). There were 2,979 housing units at an average density of 843.3 per square mile (325.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.24% White, 2.16% African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.53% Asian, 0.37% from other races
, and 1.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.
There were 2,859 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples
living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,799, and the median income for a family was $47,135. Males had a median income of $37,277 versus $25,394 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $22,664. About 3.4% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.
Located on Boyson Road in Hiawatha is a trailhead
for the Cedar Valley Nature Trail
. The trailhead is furnished with picnic tables, restrooms, maps and information about the trail, and parking.
The main trail is a continuous path just under 52 miles (83.7 km) long running northwest from Hiawatha to Evansdale, Iowa
with the first 4 miles (6.4 km) going north from Hiawatha is paved with asphalt. The first 16 miles (25.7 km) going south from Evansdale is also paved with asphalt, the remaining trail is crushed and packed limestone. The trail has wildflowers and pockets of native remnant prairie
grasses that have been enlarged through the process of burning surrounding brush and non-native plants. The trail is also known to have abundant wildlife and birds to observe. Although a fee was charged on the southern part of the trail , the entire trail is now free.
Other trails
A connecting segment of trail continues south from the Cedar Valley Nature Trail head through Hiawatha to connect with the Cedar River trail a 12.6 miles (20.3 km) trail in neighboring Cedar Rapids. The city also maintains smaller unconnected looped walking trails at all three city parks.
s from the area set up their own displays and sell home grown and home made products. These include (but not limited) to fresh vegetables, fruits, and flowers, an assortment of baked products, preserved food products, arts, and crafts.
The recently built City Hall
(dedicated in 2007) is located at 101 Emmons Street Hiawatha, Iowa 52233. The building was designed to include not only the city government and various departments but also includes a Community center
and public meeting rooms.
Public Schools
Hiawatha Elementary School (home of the Cougars) is located at 603 Emmonds street in Hiawatha and opened its doors in 1958. Currently (see reference for date) the school has approximately 440 students in kindergarten through fifth grade and a staff of 70.
Nixon Elementary School (home of the Bobcats) is located at 200 Nixon Drive in Hiawatha and opened its doors in 1970. The school's philosophy utilizes self-contained classrooms in kindergarten through fifth grade. Currently (see reference for date) Nixon has approximately 330 students and a staff of 58.
Private Schools
Essential Montessori School is located at 1350 Blairs Ferry Road Suite A. Currently (see reference for date) the school has an enrollment of 46 from prekindergarten to kindergarten.
For metropolitan notables see
Cedar Rapids Notable people and/or Marion Notable people
Linn County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 211,226 in the county, with a population density of . There were 92,251 housing units, of which 86,134 were occupied.-2000 census:...
, Iowa
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It is a suburb located north of Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa and is the county seat of Linn County. The city lies on both banks of the Cedar River, north of Iowa City and east of Des Moines, the state's capital and largest city...
and is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area
Cedar Rapids metropolitan area
The Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of three counties in Iowa, anchored by the city of Cedar Rapids...
. The population was 7,024 in the 2010 census, an increase from 6,480 in 2000.
History
In 1946, Fay Clark, an entrepreneurEntrepreneur
An entrepreneur is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and initiative.The term was originally a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon. Entrepreneur in English is a term applied to a person who is willing to...
of several ventures located in Linn County north of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, had a vision of houses and a highway running through a new city. In 1950 Clark and another 45 residents signed a petition seeking to become the 17th incorporated town
Incorporated town
-Canada:Incorporated towns are a form of local government in Canada, which is a responsibility of provincial rather than federal government.-United States:...
in Linn County. The town would be named after Clark’s trailer company. That same year he and Henry Katz of Marion
Marion, Iowa
Marion is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 26,294 at the 2000 census and was estimated at 32,172 in 2007. The city is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :...
established the Linn County Fire Association to help provide fire protection to rural communities. Clark served as mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Hiawatha from 1950 to 1958, and again from 1961 to 1963. Clark died in 1991 at the age of 84.
Hiawatha residents celebrated the dedication of their new City Hall on May 17, 2008.
Hiawatha celebrated its 60th Anniversary in May 2010.
Geography
Hiawatha's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 42.044409, -91.681025.according to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
the city has a total area of 4.225 mi2, an increase from 3.5 mi2 in 2000, all of it land.
The elevation
Elevation
The elevation of a geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point, most commonly a reference geoid, a mathematical model of the Earth's sea level as an equipotential gravitational surface ....
of Hiawatha is 850 feet (259.1 m) above sea level
Sea level
Mean sea level is a measure of the average height of the ocean's surface ; used as a standard in reckoning land elevation...
.
Hiawatha's population density is estimated at 1884 people per square mile which is considered low for urban areas.
Climate
| Monthly Normal, Record High and Low Temperatures, and precipitation | ||||||||||||
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec High °F | 68 | 73 | 88 | 94 | 104 | 103 | 110 | 108 | 105 | 94 | 80 | 69 |
| Norm High °F | 28 | 35 | 47 | 62 | 73 | 82 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 64 | 46 | 33 |
| Norm Low °F | 12 | 18 | 25 | 39 | 50 | 60 | 64 | 62 | 54 | 42 | 30 | 17 |
| Rec Low °F | -27 | -28 | -17 | 3 | 24 | 36 | 42 | 37 | 22 | -2 | -10 | -28 |
| Precip (in) | 1.13 | 1.10 | 2.08 | 3.46 | 4.50 | 4.80 | 4.47 | 4.73 | 3.79 | 2.58 | 2.50 | 1.48 |
| Source: Weather.com | ||||||||||||
Demographics
2000 census
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 6,480 people, 2,859 households, and 1,663 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,834.3 people per square mile (708.8/km²). There were 2,979 housing units at an average density of 843.3 per square mile (325.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.24% White, 2.16% African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.53% Asian, 0.37% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.
There were 2,859 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,799, and the median income for a family was $47,135. Males had a median income of $37,277 versus $25,394 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $22,664. About 3.4% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.
Parks and recreation
The city of Hiawatha maintains three parks.- Guthridge Park Located on Emmons Street between 7th and 10th
- Tucker Park Located on B Avenue
- Clark Park ParkLocated off N. 18th Avenue
Nature trails
Cedar Valley Nature TrailLocated on Boyson Road in Hiawatha is a trailhead
Trailhead
A trailhead is the point at which a trail begins, where the trail is often intended for hiking, biking, horseback riding, or off-road vehicles...
for the Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Cedar Valley Trail
Cedar Valley Trail is a rail trail running from Hiawatha, Iowa to Waterloo, Iowa.It runs through the counties of Linn, Benton, and Black Hawk...
. The trailhead is furnished with picnic tables, restrooms, maps and information about the trail, and parking.
The main trail is a continuous path just under 52 miles (83.7 km) long running northwest from Hiawatha to Evansdale, Iowa
Evansdale, Iowa
Evansdale is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,751 in the 2010 census, an increase from 4,526 in the 2000 census. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
with the first 4 miles (6.4 km) going north from Hiawatha is paved with asphalt. The first 16 miles (25.7 km) going south from Evansdale is also paved with asphalt, the remaining trail is crushed and packed limestone. The trail has wildflowers and pockets of native remnant prairie
Prairie
Prairies are considered part of the temperate grasslands, savannas, and shrublands biome by ecologists, based on similar temperate climates, moderate rainfall, and grasses, herbs, and shrubs, rather than trees, as the dominant vegetation type...
grasses that have been enlarged through the process of burning surrounding brush and non-native plants. The trail is also known to have abundant wildlife and birds to observe. Although a fee was charged on the southern part of the trail , the entire trail is now free.
Other trails
A connecting segment of trail continues south from the Cedar Valley Nature Trail head through Hiawatha to connect with the Cedar River trail a 12.6 miles (20.3 km) trail in neighboring Cedar Rapids. The city also maintains smaller unconnected looped walking trails at all three city parks.
Farmers market
The Hiawatha farmers market is located in the 10th avenue parking lot of Guthridge Park. For the 2011 year the market will be open beginning April 24 and running through October 30 on Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm (local time) . Depending on the day 25 or more entrepreneurEntrepreneur
An entrepreneur is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and initiative.The term was originally a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon. Entrepreneur in English is a term applied to a person who is willing to...
s from the area set up their own displays and sell home grown and home made products. These include (but not limited) to fresh vegetables, fruits, and flowers, an assortment of baked products, preserved food products, arts, and crafts.
Government
Hiawatha is governed by the Mayor with city council form of government, utilizing several departments, boards, and commissions.The recently built City Hall
Seat of local government
In local government, a city hall, town hall or a municipal building or civic centre, is the chief administrative building of a city...
(dedicated in 2007) is located at 101 Emmons Street Hiawatha, Iowa 52233. The building was designed to include not only the city government and various departments but also includes a Community center
Community centre
Community centres or community centers or jumping recreation centers are public locations where members of a community tend to gather for group activities, social support, public information, and other purposes. They may sometimes be open for the whole community or for a specialised group within...
and public meeting rooms.
Police department
The Hiawatha Police Department is located in the lower level of the City Hall building. The department has 12 full-time sworn officers, an administrative assistant, 4 reserve police officers and special agent “Mod” a K-9 unit (at this time check references for date).Fire department
The Hiawatha Fire Department is located at 60 10th Avenue Hiawatha, Iowa 52233. The department's personnel is structured with three paid full time position; the Fire Chief and two Deputy Chiefs. The remaining positions are all volunteer and they include two Assistant Chiefs, five Lieutenants, and forty-six firefighters. The Hiawatha Fire Department has the only fire-based ambulance service in the area. In 2010, HFD has nearly 1000 fire and EMS runs!Education
Being part of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area Hiawatha citizens have access to all of the education opportunities that are available in the area. See the Cedar Rapids Education section for more details. Hiawatha is included in the Ceder Rapids Community School District system.Public Schools
Hiawatha Elementary School (home of the Cougars) is located at 603 Emmonds street in Hiawatha and opened its doors in 1958. Currently (see reference for date) the school has approximately 440 students in kindergarten through fifth grade and a staff of 70.
Nixon Elementary School (home of the Bobcats) is located at 200 Nixon Drive in Hiawatha and opened its doors in 1970. The school's philosophy utilizes self-contained classrooms in kindergarten through fifth grade. Currently (see reference for date) Nixon has approximately 330 students and a staff of 58.
Private Schools
Essential Montessori School is located at 1350 Blairs Ferry Road Suite A. Currently (see reference for date) the school has an enrollment of 46 from prekindergarten to kindergarten.
Notable people
- Salvatore GiuntaSalvatore GiuntaSalvatore Giunta is a retired Italian football player who played for, among others, AC Milan and Albacete Balompié, as well as the Italian under-21 side.Giunta played for AS Cannes in French Ligue 2 during the 1998-99 season....
(born 1985) US ArmyUnited States ArmyThe United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
, first living recipient of the Medal of HonorMedal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
since the Vietnam WarVietnam WarThe Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of...
. - Kraig PaulsenKraig PaulsenKraig Paulsen is the Iowa State Representative from the 35th District.He has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2002.He received his BBA from Iowa State University, his MBA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and his JD from the University of Iowa College of Law.-Electoral...
(born 1964) Iowa State RepresentativeIowa House of RepresentativesThe Iowa House of Representatives is the lower house of the Iowa General Assembly. There are 100 members of the House of Representatives, representing 100 single-member districts across the state with populations of approximately 29,750 for each constituency...
, RepublicanRepublican Party of IowaThe Republican Party of Iowa is the affiliate of the United States Republican Party in Iowa. The State Central Committee is led by Chairman Matt Strawn and Co-Chairman Bill Schickel...
Majority leaderMajority leaderIn U.S. politics, the majority floor leader is a partisan position in a legislative body.In the federal Congress, the role differs slightly in the two houses. In the House of Representatives, which chooses its own presiding officer, the leader of the majority party is elected the Speaker of the...
for the 84th Iowa General Assembly.
For metropolitan notables see
Cedar Rapids Notable people and/or Marion Notable people
External links
- Hiawatha Iowa Official Website Home page
- Business Directory for Hiawatha
- City Data Comprehensive statistical data and more about Hiawatha
- Hiawatha Advocate Hiawatha's online news source
- American Towns News, organizations, restaurants, and things to do,