Live in Central City

Central City is home to an excellent school, numerous places of worship, beautiful parks and other places to play, and a wide variety of businesses and restaurants.

Education

Central City Community Schools

The Central City Community School District serves around 450 Preschool – 12th grade students and boasts a ten-to-one student-to-teacher ratio. The campus features 3-& 4-year-old preschool options, an integrated K-12 facility and the Alex Evans athletic complex. Each student in grades 5-12 receives a personal laptop for use at home and school, and high school students have the option to attend college classes.

Apple Kids

Apple Kids in Central City offers daycare for children ages six weeks and older.  In partnership with the Central City Community School District, it also offers before & after school care for school-aged children.  Separate classrooms for each age group with state-mandated ratios are maintained.

Central City Public Library

The Central City Public Library, located in the Falcon Civic Center, is open to all residents of Linn County and offers a variety of services including:

  • Interlibrary Loan
  • 24-hour book return, renewal by phone or email
  • Internet & Wi-Fi Access, Public Access Computers
  • Large Print Books, Books on CD, DVDs, music CDs
  • Libby App for electronic access to e-books, magazines and audio books
  • Color Photocopier/Printer, Scanning & Emailing Services
  • kanopy for streaming movies, television and more
  • brainfuse HelpNow for live tutoring sessions to help with homework or review papers
  • JobNow and VetNow services for help with resume writing, job resources, interview tips, career prep & more

The Civic Center is also home to the City of Central City’s Administrative offices and the Senior Dining Program.

Churches

Riverview Bible Church

216 Commercial Street
Central City, IA
319.438.3022

St. Stephen’s Catholic Church

4700 Valley Farm Road
Central City, IA
319.438.6625

United Church of Christ

38 North 5th Street
Central City, IA
319.438.1136

Parks and Playgrounds of Central City

“The Puddle” Splash Pad & Play Area

“The Puddle” located on South 4th Street in Central City is a modern splash pad with a large water play area, playground equipment, and a picnic area.

Brendel Park

Brendel Park features a modern playground and covered pavilion available for public use.

Riverside Park

Located right on the Central City Trail, Riverside Park has a picturesque gazebo with an adjacent playground, and easy access for riverside fishing.

Veteran's Memorial Park

Veteran’s Memorial Park is home to many of the city’s summertime activities including Farmer’s Markets, live music, and movies in the park.

Pinicon Ridge County Park

Explore miles of trails, check out the Observation Tower and Mary Lundby Bridge, go fishing at one of the many fishing jetties, bring your own boat or rent a kayak, canoe, or paddle boat and get on the water in this 1,018-acre park along the Wapsipinicon River.

Wakpicada Natural Area

Pronounced with a silent “K”, Wakpicada is a 352-acre natural area along the Wapsipinicon River. The area features oxbow wetlands and several ponds for excellent fishing. It’s also home to several primitive camping sites, and a small boat launch for access to the river south of town.

Central City Sporting Attractions

Meadowview Country Club

Meadowview Country Club is a 9-hole public golf course located on the east edge of Central City. The course features bent grass greens and narrow, bluegrass fairways. Well-placed sand, trees and water features create challenges for even the most experienced players.

North Linn Fish & Game

North Linn Fish & Game has been in operation for more than 60 years and is supported by annual memberships. The sportsman’s club offers a modern clubhouse, covered shooting ranges, automatic trap shooting, archery tower and competitive rifle matches. The range is open for trap shooting every Wednesday night throughout the year.

Veterans Organizations

The American Legion and AMVETS organizations have branches in Central City, providing gathering places, support systems and event opportunities for veterans and their spouses in our area.

American Legion

6 Central City Road
Central City, IA
319.438.2246

AMVETS

15 1/2 4th Street South
Central City, IA
319.438.3131

Venues

Falcon Civic Center

Lynn Dunn Memorial Building

Farm Bureau Pavilion

Garden Building

Gazebo

Horseshoe Falls Lodge

Woodpecker Lodge

Wapsi Bluff Shelter

Open Air Shelters