Banking · Dows
United Bank & Trust Company — Dows
Dows branch of United Bank & Trust.
101 W Ellsworth St · 515-852-4151
DISCOVER OUR COMMUNITIES
Dows, Iowa.
Small-town living at the western edge of Franklin County.
MEET DOWS
A place to belong.
Dows offers a north central Iowa community setting with access to employers, schools, health care and parks across Franklin County. Small-town living at the western edge of Franklin County. All 2020 Census totals refer to the whole community, including the portion outside Franklin County.
Dows — a story of community
The community was platted September 28, 1880 as a railroad settlement and took its name from railroad officials, according to the Heartland Museum’s local history. Dows later preserved landmarks including its historic rail depot and downtown Fillmore Block. The city extends across both Franklin and Wright counties.
Discover locally: Historic depot and the Fillmore Block.
History source: Local history and city records ↗
Image / locality source ↗01 / EDUCATION
Schools & training
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district; higher education and workforce training is available through NIACC.
NIACC Career Center →02 / GOVERNMENT
Local government
For local council contacts and municipal questions, consult the county and chamber directories or local municipal office.
County services →03 / LIVING
Homes & relocation
Explore current housing searches, local real estate assistance, schools, utilities and moving resources tailored for Franklin County households.
Homes in Dows →04 / SAFETY
Emergency services
Emergency: 911. For non-emergency sheriff, public health, preparedness, dispatch and hospital resources see the countywide guide.
Safety & services →LOCAL ECONOMY
All businesses →Business & opportunity.
1Verified starter business profiles loaded for Dows — not all registered businesses
0Active jobs published inside the portal — not the total local labor market
0Authorized feed home listings — feed not connected until MLS/IDX authorization
POPULATION CHANGE
2010 → 2020 Census trends
These are observed decennial counts, not forecasts. City totals include residents outside Franklin County.
2010538
2020521
-3.2% change, 2010–2020
Local banking
Important data note
City growth, housing prices, employment, vacancies and business counts must be tied to a named source and observation period. We do not invent these figures. Browse the external housing market and employment listings for currently published opportunities, or contact a local bank or real estate agent.
Local government: See the Dows mayor, city council and official contact details. For police, fire, parks, libraries and post offices, browse all Franklin County places and services.