Communities

Lowden

Welcome Message
"Our town cannot be judged solely by its size. Though we have a little over 700 citizens, the community has quite a few business for its size. We are noted for our cleanliness and friendliness. Lowden's geographic location is halfway from everywhere. Five metropolitan areas are available within one hour's travel time. We personally invite you to seriously consider Lowden for your future -- A great place to live and do business."

Slogan
"Preserving the Past, Pursuing our Future"

Website
www.CityofLowden.org

PHOTOS: Click on thumbnails to see larger images.
Welcome sign.	Library.	Memorial Park playground.	Downtown.

Population
794

Location
In Cedar County along U.S. Highway 30. Twenty miles north of Interstate 80, 43 miles east of Cedar Rapids and 42 miles northwest of Davenport.

School
North Cedar Elementary School (grades K-5, high school in Stanwood, middle school in Clarence, elementary school also in Mechanicsville).

Business & Industry
More than 50 businesses offering services from banking, groceries and construction to floral.

Healthcare
Medical clinic, dental office, eye care and chiropractic services.

Restaurants
Arrow Cafe
Good Times
Mona's Corner Cafe
3/30 Country Club

Churches
Trinity Lutheran Church
Zion United Church of Christ

Tourists Attractions & Recreation
Main Street intersects the historic Old Lincoln Highway and the Hoover Highway. The Lincoln Hotel has been restored and is on the National Registry of Historic Places.

A restored train depot is located in the City Park on Main Street, which is home to the Lowden Historical Society.

3/30 Golf & Country Club (9-hole golf course, clubhouse with restaurant, bar and swimming pool)

Lowden Memorial Park (30 acres with lighted softball field, lighted baseball field, state-of-the-art playground equipment, horseshoe pits and volleyball courts, four picnic pavilions)

Library
Lowden Public Library located in a newly remodeled building on Main Street. Wide range of services with more than 8,000 volumes, 3 computers with Internet access and more.

Festivals and Celebrations
Park Days (June)
Biannual Garden Walk (June)
Christmas Display (December)

Other
Lowden can be described as a small town with strong community spirit. It offers affordable housing, areas for new construction, clean streets and well kept yards, low crime, health care services, strong Main Street businesses, progressive leaders and low taxes and utility rates. Lowden also features an attractive FMHA Senior Housing Complex located close to the business district.

A special thanks to the city clerk for providing information and photos to complete this community section.