Editing Montezuma, Iowa

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|leader_name              = Colin Watts
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| leader_name1                    = [[Dean Fisher]] ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]])
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| leader_name2                    = [[Annette Sweeney]] (R)
| leader_title3                   = [[Iowa's 1st congressional district|U.S. Congress]]
| leader_name3                    = [[Ashley Hinson]] (R)
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|established_date         = 1848 (Incorporated 1868)

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'''Montezuma''' is a city and the [[county seat]] of [[Poweshiek County, Iowa]], United States. The population was 1,442 at the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name=cen2020>{{cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref><ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref>

==Geography==
Montezuma's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 41.584737, -92.525258.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.49|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|2.48|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-05-11|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archivedate=2012-07-02}}</ref>

==History==
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Montezuma was first established in 1848, when local veterans of the [[Mexican–American War]] named the city after [[Moctezuma II]], the second to last [[Aztecs|Aztec]] emperor of Mexico. Once a hub of regional railroad transport, Montezuma has continued to evolve and grow in a variety of ways. Montezuma was also a major stop on the stagecoach line between [[Iowa City, Iowa|Iowa City]] and [[Des Moines, Iowa|Des Moines]] on the original [[Diamond Trail]].

Located on the southwest corner of Montezuma's square is the Poweshiek County Historical and Genealogical Society, located in the historic Carnegie library. Housed in the former Poweshiek County Jail is the Poweshiek County History Museum.

The Scott Township School No. 7, also known as the Fitzsimmons School was moved from the original country landscape to the campus of the Poweshiek County Historical Society.

During the summer of 1934, Pentecostal evangelist Morris Plotts<ref>{{cite web |title=Morris Plotts' revival in Montezuma |url=https://pentecostalarchives.org/?a=d&d=AGH200506-SUMMER-FALL.1.41&e=-------en-20--1--img-txIN------------ |website=Assemblies of God Heritage}}</ref> held tent revivals throughout south central Iowa, establishing churches in Oskaloosa, New Sharon, Grinnell, Montezuma, and Lynnville. While in Montezuma, Plotts was cited with public disturbance and jailed. He continued to minister from his cell and revival broke out in the jail. Plotts' six-month sentence was suspended for good behavior.

==Demographics==
{{Historical populations
|title= Historical populations
|type= USA
|align= left
|1860|564
|1870|555
|1880|921
|1890|1062
|1900|1210
|1910|1172
|1920|1273
|1930|1257
|1940|1477
|1950|1460
|1960|1416
|1970|1353
|1980|1485
|1990|1651
|2000|1440
|2010|1462
|2020|1442
|source={{center|U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name=cen2020/>}}|footnote=Source:{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=March 29, 2020}} and [http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf Iowa Data Center]
}}

===2020 census===
As of the [[United States census|census]] of 2020,<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> there were 1,442 people, 615 households, and 379 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 583.7 inhabitants per square mile (225.4/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 669 housing units at an average density of 270.8 per square mile (104.6/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|racial]] makeup of the city was 96.0% [[White Americans|White]], 0.1% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 0.3% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.1% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.0% [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]], 0.7% from other races and 2.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] persons of any race comprised 2.0% of the population.

Of the 615 households, 28.9% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.2% were cohabitating couples, 25.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 18.0% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 38.4% of all households were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 39.1 years. 25.1% of the residents were under the age of 20; 5.3% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 and 44; 20.5% were from 45 and 64; and 22.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-05-11}}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,462 people, 632 households, and 399 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|589.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 692 housing units at an average density of {{convert|279.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.3% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 632 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,440 people, 601 households, and 390 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|586.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 641 housing units at an average density of {{convert|261.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.75% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.28% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.07% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.35% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.56% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.42% of the population.

There were 601 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.91.

23.6% were under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,820, and the median income for a family was $43,083. Males had a median income of $31,483 versus $21,450 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,806. About 3.8% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
Montezuma is home to the [[Montezuma Community School District]], a K-12 school district. The mascots are the Braves and Bravettes and the school colors are blue and white.

Girls State Basketball Champions: [[Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union#State Champions|1969, 1970]]

Boys State Basketball Champions: 1971, 1990, 2021<ref>https://www.iahsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2020-21-Basketball-Stat-Book-12.4.20.pdf</ref>

==Attractions==
Montezuma's agricultural heritage is celebrated in barn quilt art and renewed interest in local preservation has inspired many to continue living out that history. Montezuma is the inaugural home to the first town square Bill of Rights monument in the United States.

'''Poweshiek County Freedom Rock'''

Freedom Rock painter Raymond “Bubba” Sorensen II of Greenfield finished the Poweshiek County Freedom Rock in 2016, and is located on the southeast corner of the courthouse square.

'''Recreational and residential lakes'''

The development of Diamond Lake, Lake Ponderosa, and Lake Silverado add to the recreational options of the area.{{citation needed|date=November 2023}} Green spaces and wildlife areas like Fox Forest offer hiking and equestrian trails, as well as observation of native vegetation and wildflowers.{{citation needed|date=November 2023}} Nearby Fleming Woods State Preserve offers sanctuary to several species of other indigenous plant life and animals.{{citation needed|date=November 2023}} It is believed that Chief Poweshiek and other Native Americans once lived in these areas.{{citation needed|date=November 2023}}

==Media==
Montezuma is served by [http://montezumarecord.com The Record], a weekly newspaper that started in Deep River, Iowa, in 1899. It was resurrected and relocated  to Montezuma in 2010, after longtime newspaper the ''Montezuma Republican'' merged with the ''Brooklyn Chronicle'' in 2009, to form the ''Poweshiek County Chronicle-Republican'' or ''CR'' in Grinnell. The Record is an official newspaper for [[Poweshiek County, Iowa|Poweshiek County]], [http://montezumaiowa.org City of Montezuma], [[Deep River, Iowa|City of Deep River]], [https://www.brooklyniowa.com City of Brooklyn], and [http://montezuma-schools.org Montezuma Community School District].

=== Churches and denominations ===
Montezuma is home to several churches. These include the Community Hope Assembly of God, First Evangelical Presbyterian, United Methodist Church, Jackson Church of Christ, Faith Christian Center and West Liberty Church.<ref>[https://www.communityhope.org/ Community Hope Assembly of God]</ref><ref>[http://www.montepresbych.org/MontePresbyCh/Welcome.html First Evangelical Presbyterian]</ref><ref>[https://www.monteumc.org/ United Methodist Church]</ref><ref>[https://www.faithinmonte.com/ Faith Christian Center]</ref>

Several of these congregations offer Sunday and mid-week services as well as weekly Bible study groups, children's education programs, youth group activities, and missions work opportunities.{{citation needed|date=November 2023}}

==Infrastructure==
===Self-Sustaining Municipalities===
Montezuma has its own [http://montezumaiowa.org/departmentsmonte/water_department.php Water Department],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://montezumaiowa.org/departmentsmonte/water_department.php |website=City of Montezuma |title=Water Department }}</ref> with water sourced by nearby Diamond Lake.

In February 2024, Montezuma was selected as the nation's first [https://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2024/02/26/microgrid microgrid community],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2024/02/26/microgrid |website=Iowa State News |title=Advisory: US Department of Energy selects ISU-led project to build rural Iowa's first 'microgrid' • News Service • Iowa State University }}</ref> in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy and Iowa State University.

===Transportation===
Montezuma is located approximately 8 miles south of the exit 191 on [[Interstate 80 in Iowa|Interstate 80]] on [[U.S. Route 63]]. The city is also serviced by [[Iowa Highway 85]] and county road F57.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapq.st/m0tXsf|title= Montezuma, Iowa|publisher=mapquest|accessdate= May 16, 2011}}</ref>

===Healthcare===
Montezuma residents have access to UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Montezuma Medical Clinic, located at 101 West Washington. When hospitalization is required the closest and most convenient hospital for residents is [[Grinnell Regional Medical Center]], located at 210 4th Avenue in [[Grinnell, Iowa|Grinnell]], Iowa.

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*[[Robin Brown (politician)|Robin Brown]] (born 1961) teacher and member of the [[Minnesota House of Representatives]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=15261|title=Brown Robin|publisher=Minnesota Legislative Reference Library|accessdate=May 16, 2011}}</ref>
*[[Pete Brownell]] (American businessman) (born 1969) is the CEO of Brownells, founded by his grandfather, in Montezuma, Iowa.<ref>{{cite news |title=CEO of Iowa-based Brownells elected NRA president |url=https://www.thegazette.com/news/ceo-of-iowa-based-brownells-elected-nra-president/ |access-date=6 October 2023 |work=The Gazette |publisher=Folience |date=May 10, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231006093303/https://www.thegazette.com/news/ceo-of-iowa-based-brownells-elected-nra-president/ |archive-date=6 October 2023 |language=en-us}}</ref>
*[[Thomas Jefferson Cowie]] (1857–1936) [[Rear admiral]] in the [[United States Navy]] with the destroyer {{USS|Cowie|DD-632}} named in his honor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/tjcowie.htm|title=Thomas Jefferson Cowie|publisher= Arlington National Cemetery |accessdate=May 16, 2011}}</ref>
*[[Marsena E. Cutts]] (1833–1883) teacher, lawyer, and politician serving in both the Iowa [[Iowa House of Representatives|House]] and [[Iowa Senate|Senate]] and the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=C001032|title= CUTTS, Marsena Edgar|publisher= Biographical Directory of the United States Congress|accessdate=May 16, 2011}}</ref>
*[[Dan Johnston (politician)|Dan Johnston]] (1938-2016), Iowa lawyer and state legislator<ref>'Attorney in Tinker free speech case dies,' '''Des Moines Register,''' MacKenzie Elmer, October 21, 2016</ref>
*[[Thomas Harris MacDonald]] (1881–1957) highway advocate and bureaucrat, chief of the [[Iowa State Highway Commission]] and both chief and commissioner of the [[Bureau of Public Roads]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://highways.dot.gov/public-roads/summer-1996/1916-1939-federal-state-partnership-work-sidebars|title=Man of the Century|publisher=United States Department of Transportation|last=Weingroff|first=Richard F.|year=1996|access-date=2011-08-22}}</ref>
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==See also==
{{Portal|Iowa}}
*[[10th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment]] was an [[infantry]] [[regiment]] that served in the [[Union Army]] during the [[American Civil War]].
*[[Poweshiek County Courthouse]]
*[[Central Iowa Railway]]

==References==
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==External links==
{{NIE Poster|Montezuma (Iowa)|year=1905|Montezuma, Iowa}}
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*[http://montezumaiowa.org/ City of Montezuma] Portal style website, Government, Businesses, Recreation and more
*[http://www.city-data.com/city/Montezuma-Iowa.html City-Data] Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Montezuma

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