Iowa Counties

Dubuque County claims Iowa’s oldest city as its seat (which is Dubuque). This city hugs the Mississippi River with riverfront development.

Emmet County sits at Iowa’s northern edge, next to Minnesota. Estherville’s claim to fame was how a meteor exploded over town in 1879.

Fayette County rolls across northeast Iowa. Oelwein, the largest town, was once a major railroad hub. But West Union is the county seat.

Floyd County sits in north-central Iowa. Charles City, the county seat, is known for its whitewater kayaking course on the Cedar River.

Franklin County spreads across north-central Iowa. Hampton is the county seat. Historically, coal mining was a significant industry.

Fremont County, located in the far southwestern corner of Iowa, borders both Nebraska and Missouri. Sidney is the county seat.

Greene County rolls across central Iowa. Jefferson, the county seat, boasts an incredible bell tower. The population is around 9,000 people.

Grundy County sits in northeast Iowa’s farm country. Grundy Center, the county seat, hosts a neat Felix Grundy Festival each summer.

Hamilton County, in central Iowa, is where the Boone River winds through fertile farmland and small towns. Webster City is the county seat.

Hancock County is located in north-central Iowa and is shaped as almost a perfect square. It’s anchored by Garner, its county seat.

Located in central Iowa, Hardin County is bisected by the Iowa River. The county is home to Iowa Falls, a town that hugs the Iowa River.

Harrison County is in western Iowa and it’s known for the scenic Loess Hills and the Missouri River. It’s next to Nebraska to the west.

Situated in southeast Iowa, Henry County is home to Mount Pleasant, the county seat. Iowa Wesleyan University is located here.

Howard County is located in the northeast corner of Iowa, bordering Minnesota. The Turkey River is a prominent geographical feature.

Humboldt County is situated in north-central Iowa. It’s a rural area with Humboldt as its county seat. The area is known for its agriculture.