Storm Lake and Buena Vista: a thriving Iowa frontier
A glowing portrayal of Buena Vista County and Storm Lake, Iowa, praising rich soil, mild climate, and literacy. The piece extols Storm Lake as county seat, its progressive growth, and the lure of farm land for respectful citizens seeking a thriving community and opportunities in agriculture and town industry. It notes relentless east-to-west land migration and rising land values.
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Buena Vista County
Storm Lake
Iowa
Buena Vista
Ilinois
Imperial
Old
New England
Population Growth in Storm Lake Since 1870
Storm Lake grew from 256 inhabitants in 1870 to 8,991 by 1970 census, near the top among northwest Iowa cities. The city annexed parts of Storm Lake township in 1940 and 1947 and added Emerald Park in 1968. Projections show reaching 10,000 by 1980 would require a major population surge.
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P.G. Jarnagin
Storm Lake
Iowa
United States Bureau of Census
Storm Lake Township
Emerald Park
Storm Lake Register
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