Editing Peosta, Iowa

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| motto                    = ''"Crossroads to the Future"''
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| postal_code              = 52068
| area_code                = [[Area code 563|563]]
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'''Peosta''' is a city in [[Dubuque County, Iowa|Dubuque County]], [[Iowa]], United States, and an [[Commuter town|exurb]] of the city of [[Dubuque, Iowa|Dubuque]]. It is part of the Dubuque, Iowa [[Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. The population was 1,908 in the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], an increase of 193% from 651 in [[2000 United States Census|2000]].<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> Peosta experienced a 70% increase in population (estimated) from 2000 to 2007, making it the state's 10th fastest-growing city during that period.<ref>{{cite web|title = 2007 population estimates for Iowa municipalities |accessdate = July 11, 2008|url = http://data.desmoinesregister.com/results/index.php?info=census_iamuni07&BRSR=0&displayStyle=2&submit=&Community=&July0607DiffPerc=&July0007DiffPerc=&July2007Est=&July2006Est=&July2000Est=&sort=July0007DiffPerc&desc=desc&update=Sort#tbl}}</ref> Peosta is currently the sixth-largest city in Dubuque County. The community is home to the 2015 ASA D Northern Nationals Men's Slow Pitch Champions, Kass & Company, a large industrial park, the largest campus of [[Northeast Iowa Community College]], and a handful of new commercial businesses. However, the city is increasingly becoming a [[bedroom community]], much like nearby [[Asbury, Iowa|Asbury]], made up of suburban [[Subdivision (land)|subdivisions]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2019}}

==History==
Peosta is named after the leader of a local [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] people that once lived in Dubuque County. Chief Peosta, of the [[Meskwaki]] people, was a close friend of [[Julien Dubuque]], one of the first European settlers in the area. Dubuque was also the founder of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and was allegedly married to Chief Peosta's daughter, who was reportedly named "Potosa".

For most of its history, and even as recently as 1990, Peosta was a quiet rural town of approximately 100 people. A post office opened in Peosta in 1858.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/NUKCNA|accessdate=2024-10-31|title=US Post Offices|publisher=Blevins, Cameron; Helbock, Richard W.|date=2021|doi=10.7910/DVN/NUKCNA |last1=Blevins |first1=Cameron |last2=Helbock |first2=Richard W. }}</ref> The groundwork for later growth was laid in the 1960s, when the new four-lane [[U.S. Route 20 in Iowa|U.S. Route 20]] opened along the city's southern edge, providing quick access to Dubuque. The city was also aided by the opening of Northeast Iowa Technical Institute (later [[Northeast Iowa Community College|NICC]]) in 1979. However, it was only when the city's industrial park began to flourish in the 1990s that the population began to soar. Peosta grew from 128 people in 1990 to over 1,300 today, and it continues to climb rapidly. This 1000% growth in 20 years has helped attract new businesses and services to Peosta as well. The city now boasts two elementary schools, its own community center, hotel, [[Church (building)|church]], industrial park and expanding neighborhoods.

==Law and government==
Peosta has a [[Mayor–council government|mayor–council]] form of government, employing a full-time city clerk, and part-time city council (mayor and five [[at-large]] city council members). The city administrator is Annette Ernst, the city clerk is Marcie Winkelman, and the current mayor is Russell Pfab, and the council members are: Gerry Hess, John Kraft, Justin Lau, Alexis Lundgren and Brian Schatz. The city council meets at 6 P.M. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Peosta Community Centre.<ref>{{cite web|title = Peosta city council information |accessdate = January 20, 2015|url = http://www.cityofpeosta.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=2D947F70-B4E1-4C8B-A1B6-0E905F2F5FD8 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20071010235602/http://www.cityofpeosta.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b2D947F70-B4E1-4C8B-A1B6-0E905F2F5FD8 <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = October 10, 2007}}</ref>

Peosta has three city departments: Public Safety (police and [[Fire station|fire]]), [[Public Works]], and Parks & Recreation. The Parks & Recreation Dept. operates the Peosta Community Centre and Peosta's city park.

In the [[Iowa General Assembly]], Peosta is represented by Senator Carrie Koelker (R) in the [[Iowa Senate]], and Representative Shannon Lundgren (R) in the [[Iowa House of Representatives]]. At the federal level, Peosta is located within [[Iowa's 1st congressional district]], represented by [[Ashley Hinson]] (R) in the [[U.S. House of Representatives]]. Peosta, and all of Iowa, are represented by U.S. Senators [[Chuck Grassley]] (R) and [[Joni Ernst]] (R).

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.97|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<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/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archivedate=2012-01-25}}</ref>

==Economy==
Peosta is home to a large and growing industrial park. The city's [[manufacturing]], [[warehousing]], and [[shipping]] companies form the main part of the economy. Most of the companies in the city are relatively new, which has led to a significant number of commuters driving to Peosta's employers from Dubuque, Asbury, or [[Dyersville, Iowa|Dyersville]]. Some of the larger employers in the city include: Berry Plastics, First Gear, Mi-T-M, Bodine Electric, and [[Colony Brands]]. Also, Northeast Iowa Community College employs hundreds of people at its Peosta Campus.

==Demographics==
[[Image:PeostaPopulation.JPG|375px|thumb|right|{{center|Population history of Peosta, Iowa (1940-2006).}}]]
{{US Census population
|1940= 45
|1950= 60
|1960= 50
|1970= 57
|1980= 120
|1990= 128
|2000= 651
|2010= 1377
|2020= 1908
|footnote=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/>
}}

===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 1,908 people, 630 households, and 505 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 767.6 inhabitants per square mile (296.4/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 656 housing units at an average density of 263.9 per square mile (101.9/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|racial]] makeup of the city was 93.3% [[White Americans|White]], 2.7% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 0.1% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.7% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.0% [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]], 0.3% from other races and 2.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] persons of any race comprised 1.5% of the population.

Of the 630 households, 52.1% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.7% were cohabitating couples, 14.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 11.1% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 19.8% of all households were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 32.6 years. 37.5% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.1% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 and 44; 21.3% were from 45 and 64; and 9.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% 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 1,377 people, 438 households, and 369 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|699.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 456 housing units at an average density of {{convert|231.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.0% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 438 households, of which 61.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 15.8% were non-families. 11.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.46.

The median age in the city was 30.2 years. 38.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 35.8% were from 25 to 44; 16.1% were from 45 to 64; and 4.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% 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 651 people, 223 households, and 183 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|482.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 223 housing units at an average density of {{convert|165.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.92% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.15% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.31% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.61% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 223 households, out of which 49.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.5% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.24.

Age/gender spread: 34.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 38.2% from 25 to 44, 14.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $56,250, and the median income for a family was $56,797. Males had a median income of $38,500 versus $23,516 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,499. About 1.2% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
All public school students living in Peosta are zoned to schools in the [[Western Dubuque Community School District]].<ref>"[https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/SDRP2017_WESTERN%20DUBUQUE.pdf Western Dubuque] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180427044939/https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/SDRP2017_WESTERN%20DUBUQUE.pdf |date=2018-04-27 }}." [[Iowa Department of Education]]. Retrieved on July 24, 2018.</ref> [[Primary education|Elementary school]] students are zoned to Peosta Elementary School (in Peosta) for grades K-4.<ref>"[http://www.wdbqschools.org/Downloads/Peosta%20Elementary%20Boundary%20Change%20Map.pdf Peosta Elementary Boundary Change Map]." [[Western Dubuque Community School District]]. Retrieved on July 24, 2018. [http://www.wdbqschools.org/Downloads/2017%20elem%20boundary%20map2.bmp See overall elementary boundaries]</ref> [[Middle school]] students are zoned to Drexler Middle School in [[Farley, Iowa|Farley]], and [[High school (North America)|high school]] students are zoned to [[Western Dubuque High School]], in nearby [[Epworth, Iowa|Epworth]].<ref>"[http://www.wdbqschools.org/Downloads/WDHS%20Boundary%20Map.pdf WDHS Boundary map]." [[Western Dubuque Community School District]]. Retrieved on July 24, 2018.</ref>

Like many other rural communities in Iowa, Peosta also has a private school. Peosta is one of two buildings that comprise Seton Catholic Elementary School, and is affiliated with the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dubuque]]. For grades PreK-5, students attend the building in Peosta, and for grades 6–8, students attend the building in Farley. For high school, parochial students attend Beckman High School in [[Dyersville, Iowa]] or [[Wahlert High School]] in [[Dubuque, Iowa]].

For higher education, Peosta benefits from a campus of [[Northeast Iowa Community College]], which includes large nursing, welding, business, and computer programs, among other majors. Most of the students at the school transfer to other 4-year colleges, including many to the 3 small colleges in Dubuque: [[Clarke University|Clarke College]], [[Loras College]], and [[University of Dubuque]].

==See also==
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* [[Northeast Iowa Community College]]

==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.cityofpeosta.org/ Official City Website]
*[http://www.city-data.com/city/Peosta-Iowa.html City-Data] Comprehensive statistical data and more about Peosta

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