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* [[Travis Geopfert]], American [[decathlon|decathlete]] and [[track and field]] [[coach]] |
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** Two time [[Drake Relays]] [[decathlon]] champion (2004, 2006) |
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** Head track and field/cross country coach at the [[University of Northern Iowa]] from July 3, 2008, until September 30, 2009<ref>[http://www.unipanthers.com/sports/c-track/mtt/geopfert_travis00.html University of Northern Iowa Athletics profile: Travis Geopfert]</ref> |
** Head track and field/cross country coach at the [[University of Northern Iowa]] from July 3, 2008, until September 30, 2009<ref>[http://www.unipanthers.com/sports/c-track/mtt/geopfert_travis00.html University of Northern Iowa Athletics profile: Travis Geopfert]</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:21, 30 August 2011
Linden, Iowa | |
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 Location of Linden, Iowa | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Dallas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| • Land | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 226 |
| • Density | 286.1/sq mi (110.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 50146 |
| Area code | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-45390 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458403 |
Linden is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 226 at the 2000 census and 199 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Linden is located at 41°38′37″N 94°16′13″W / 41.64361°N 94.27028°WInvalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (41.643709, -94.270294)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.0 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 226 people, 91 households, and 74 families residing in the city. The population density was 286.1 people per square mile (110.5/km²). There were 101 housing units at an average density of 127.9 per square mile (49.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.12% White, and 0.88% from two or more races.
There were 91 households out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.6% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 115.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $32,917. Males had a median income of $29,821 versus $21,354 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,392. About 6.7% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 13.8% of those sixty five or over.
As of the census of 2010, there were 199 people residing in the city.[1]
Festivals
Annually, Linden hosts Linden Daze in September. Linden Daze includes a parade and street dance.[2]
Parks and recreation
Linden has a well maintained city park, community building, and baseball field. A shelterhouse, a water fountain, and seasonal restroom facilities are located along the Raccoon River Valley Trail.[3][4] Camping is available at Camp Riverside.[5]
For outdoors and water enthusiasts, Linden has two nearby access points to the Middle Raccoon River: the Middle Raccoon River Access and the Cowles Access.[6] The Middle Raccoon River Access is a hand carry down primitive access point to the river. Cowles Access is a hard-surface boat ramp.[6] Camp Riverside is located at the Cowles Access.[5][7]
Government
As of 2009[update] the current mayor is Albert Daggett.[8]
Notable natives
- Travis Geopfert, American decathlete and track and field coach
- Two time Drake Relays decathlon champion (2004, 2006)
- Head track and field/cross country coach at the University of Northern Iowa from July 3, 2008, until September 30, 2009[9]
- Assistant track and field coach (Field Events) at the University of Arkansas from October 2009[10]
See also
References
- ^ Iowa Data Center website: 2010 census, page 15 of 29
- ^ Linden Daze 2005 website
- ^ Raccoon River Valley Trail Association website
- ^ Dallas County Raccoon River Valley Trail website
- ^ a b River Access website: Kayak Rental Floats
- ^ a b Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website: North Raccoon River, South Raccoon River, Middle Raccoon River, and Raccoon River Expedition & Fishing Guide
- ^ Outdoors Iowa website: Middle Raccoon River - P28 to Cowles Access
- ^ [1] November 2009 Election Results Guthrie Center Times November 5, 2009, retrieved August 30, 2011
- ^ University of Northern Iowa Athletics profile: Travis Geopfert
- ^ University of Arkansas Razorbacks Athletics profile: Travis Geopfert
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