Baldwin, Iowa

Baldwin
52207

With a population of 140 residents, fifteen businesses are located in and around Baldwin including a bank, winery, independent telephone company, three eating establishments, two repair shops, convenience store, gasoline stations, construction and three food and beverage processing businesses. Baldwin has a well-maintained City Park with playground and outdoor sports complex with ball field and volleyball courts. The C.A. Harding Center and facilities are used by the community for social gatherings, City council meetings, senior citizen meetings, and the summer library program.

Active community organizations in Baldwin include the co-ed 4-H Club and the Baldwin Federated Women's Club, who raise funds for City projects including the Harding Community Center.

Baldwin is located on Highway 64 -- the Grant wood Scenic Byway -- nine miles West of Maquoketa. There are several business site development opportunities available in downtown Baldwin.

City Government

Mayor: Bill Rohwedder

City Clerk: Karen Watters

Councilpersons: Allison Bock, Steve Daniels, Mary Jean Miller, Sara Bartels, Don Appelby

Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm, C..A. Harding Center. For additional information call City Clerk, Karen Watters at 563-673-4201.

Utilities

Electricity: Alliant Energy 800-822-4348
Sewer: City Treatment Plant
Telephone: Baldwin-Nashville Telephone Company 563-673-2001
Water: Water is provided by two City wells.
Utilities Supervisor: Robert Rohwedder

Eden Valley Park Nature Center

Community Protection - 911 for Emergency

Monmouth First Responders 563-673-6531
Fire: Baldwin Fire Station, non-emergency 563-673-6461 not manned
Police: Jackson County Sheriff, non-emergency 563-652-3312

Education

Maquoketa Community School District - Bus transportation provided.
Clinton Community College in Maquoketa - 800-462-3255.
North East Iowa Community College in Peosta.
Kirkwood Community College in Monticello.

Churches

Medical Services - 911 for Emergency

First Alert: Monmouth First Responders
Physicians: See Maquoketa Physicians and Clinics
Hospital: Jackson County Public Hospital - Maquoketa

Baldwin Marsh

City Parks and Recreation

Baldwin City Park: Located on 51^st Avenue, has playground and picnic facilities. The well-maintained Baldwin outdoor complex has volley ball courts and superb ball diamond.

Eden Valley Nature Center: Located two miles south of Baldwin on County rd. Y34. Hiking, fishing, picnicking and camping facilities are available. The Nature Center is maintained a full-time DNR Board resident staff member and scheduled nature lectures are held at the Center. 563-673-2021.

Mill Rock School House: A restored limestone school maintained by the Jackson County Conservation Board is open for tours by appointment, 563-652-3783.

Baldwin Marsh: A 20 acre freshwater marsh and project of Jackson County Conservation Board, is home to an endangered specie of orchid. It is a haven for many species of water fowl throughtout the year. Tours can be arranged by appointment, 563-652-3783.