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About Nora Springs, IA
Nora Springs is a rural town located along the Shell Rock River in North Iowa. It is eight miles east of Mason City on Highway 122. Founded in 1857 and incorporated in 1875 it is known for its Buffalo Days celebration in the park under the old water tower.
Originally Nora Springs was a grove of trees high above the Shellrock River, often noted at Iowa’s “Forgotten River” as many have never heard of it. A huge boulder deposited by a retreating glacier lay in the grove and was said to have been a favorite Indian camping spot. More than 100 springs were a natural attraction for the early white settlers, who built a dam and mill. This mill became a commercial mill and made fine “patent” flour by a process imported from Europe. Nora Junction was the crossing of the Milwaukee and Rock Island railroad lines and was located just a short distance west of Nora Springs. These railroad lines carried the wheat into the mill and carried flour and bran out. The railroad lines changed the location of businesses in town and increased activity. Gradually most of the businesses moved south to the new main street, Hawkeye Ave.
Nora Springs is home to many businesses including an aquatic center, golf course, post office, nursing home, assisted living center, dental office, bank, restaurant, photography studio and more. The community parks system has grown with new playground equipment being installed and the trail system has expanded with the help of the Pedestrian Bridge that connects the west side of the river to the east; bringing a town together. On lazy summer days many community members enjoy spending time out at the Nora Springs Aquatic Center. Journalist Otto Knauth once wrote, "Nora Springs is the kind of town you know you'd like to live in as soon as you see it."
Businesses of Nora Springs, IA
The businesses of our towns are truly the lifeblood of each community, click on any businesses below to learn about them, to learn how to add your business to your town and county page CLICK HERE!
Community Organizations of Nora Springs, IA
Small towns and rural communities throughout the Midwest are looking for ways to strengthen their economies, provide better quality of life, and build on local assets. Here you will find the organizations that stabilize, preserve, and revitalize the small towns and rural areas alike. To submit your organization to be included on your town and county page CLICK HERE!
Events of Nora Springs, IA
The small towns of the Midwest have long shared pride in their communities through festivals and events! Citizens from each community, working together, continue to offer entertainment options that not only appeal to their citizens, but visitors to their community! Below you will find festivals and events you are sure to want to attend! If you would like to have (DST) include an annual festival or event on your town and county page CLICK HERE!
Faith Organizations of Nora Springs, IA
Throughout the years faith organizations have not only been an essential part of a town's religious life, but its community life. Below you will find stories about these organizations, If you would like to induct a faith organization to be added to your town and county page CLICK HERE!
Points of Interest of Nora Springs, IA
The communities of the Midwest have a lifestyle unique to their region — rich in history and points of interest like no other! Below you will find points of interest you are sure to want to visit! To nominate a landmark, historic location, museum, etc. as a point of interest on your county and region page CLICK HERE!
Floyd County, IA
Visit our county page and you will find information about our town and county's points of interest, festivals/events and faith community. You also will learn about the community organizations that have built and continue to build strong communities (chambers, community groups, and departments, etc) and much more when you visit the Floyd County, IA page.
Veterans of Floyd County, IA
Veterans come from many walks of life and whether a veteran has severed two decades ago or two days ago, they have made our freedoms possible. Below you will find stories about many who have served. If you would like to nominate a veteran to be included on your town and county page CLICK HERE!
