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ISU’s historic Marston Water Tower
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Welcome/About Us ............................... 4-5
Community Overview ............................ 6-7
Living in Iowa ............................................ 8-9
School Information .................................. 10-11
Things to do .............................................. 12-15
Moving Guide .......................................... 16-17
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At Hunziker & Associates,
REALTORS®, we are proud to
introduce you to Boone,
Iowa. We have created this
guide with you in mind;
drawing from the questions
and experiences of many
families we have relocated in
the past. Please contact our
relocation department or
your Hunziker agent for
anything you need to make
Boone home.
About Us
Hunziker & Associates, Realtors® is
the largest real estate company in Ames
and a locally owned business since 1952.
We opened an office in Boone in 2006.
Our agents and staff invest their time and
resources into making this community a
great place to live.
We would be honored to assist you with
any of your real estate needs.
A Family Owned Group of Companies
Hunziker & Associates, Realtors®
Residential Homes for Sale
Commercial Property Sale/Lease
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Relocation Assistance
We offer complimentary relocation
assistance through our award winning
relocation department. Contact us for
concierge service from our full-time staff.
We can help you move across town, or
across the nation.
Services Offered City to city comparison reports
Community tours
Realtor® referrals
Personalized help finding an agent to
meet your unique needs (local & national)
Short term housing information
Hotel discounts
Moving company discounts
Hunziker & Associates, REALTORS® Boone Office
700 Story Street
Main Phone: 515-432-8699
Toll Free: 866-553-8699
www.HunzikerRealty.com
Relocation Department:
515-239-8662
relocation@hunziker.com
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Relocation Assistance
Boone retains the charm
of a prosperous Victorian era
boomtown with its well
preserved older homes,
historical buildings and
quaint downtown shops. The
many recreational activities
and close proximity to metro
areas make this the perfect
blend of a friendly American
hometown with easy access
to big city amenities.
Drive in to Boone, Iowa and you will
notice many lovingly preserved Victorian
homes, expansive wooded parks, and residents
out enjoying their community as well as
visiting with each other. Boone boomed during
the railroad days of the later 1800’s, as the
Union Pacific Railroad office brought wealth
into the community. The railroad is still a large
employer in Boone today.
Boone’s population has not changed
much since the turn of the century, which is
not uncommon for Iowa towns. Boone’s
location near growing metro areas has helped
the town remain stable economically as jobs
shifted from agriculture to more diverse
professions over the years. New home
developments and retail stores have been built
near highway 30 in recent years. This has
changed the downtown area, but it is still a
lively shopping district with many quaint
locally owned restaurants, antique shops, and
retail and service businesses.
Although most services needed on a
daily basis are available in Boone, it is only a
20 minute drive to Ames, the home of Iowa
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Birthplace of 1st Lady Mamie Eisenhower
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Boone Pool
Ericson Public Library
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Boone Statistics
Population for the City of Boone: 12,993
Population of Boone County: 26,602
Population Growth Rate: 0.3% Annualized
Average Age of Residents: 38 years old
Households with Children: 29.7%
Adult Education Level: 26.5% College Graduates
Average Travel Time to Work: 20.2 minutes
Average Age of Housing: 53 years
Owner Occupied Homes: 57.5%
Average Price of Homes Sold in 2010: $104,549
Boone’s crime rate is lower than 68% of the cities in Iowa
and lower than 78% of cities in the U.S.
Average Daily High Temperature: 86 in July, 27 in January
Source: eNeighborhoods, Inc. & Central Iowa MLS Data, 2011
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State University. Metropolitan
amenities, including an array
of shopping and dining
experiences, are widely
available in Ames. Many
national concert tours and
world renowned performing
artists are hosted there at
Hilton Coliseum and Stephens
Auditorium, Iowa’s Building
of the Century. Iowa State
athletic events are also widely
attended. The many attractions
in Iowa’s capitol city of Des
Moines and also available and
less than an hour away.
With a low crime rate,
affordable housing, quality
schools, and a wide array of
activities to enjoy, Boone
residents enjoy a tremendous
quality of life. Many people
who have moved to Boone
have been delighted with the
friendly atmosphere and how
easily they became involved in
the community. When you
speak to them, it shows they
are proud to call Boone, Iowa
home!
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Sacred Heart Church
Iowans enjoy a rich
quality of life, with a low cost
of living, stable economy,
ample employment opportu-
nities, safe neighborhoods,
thriving metropolitan areas,
top school systems, friendly
citizens, and a wealth of
recreational and cultural
activities.
Classic Iowan Mentality
Iowans tend to pride themselves on
being practical and down to earth.
Common sense and personal responsibility
are highly valued. This is mixed with a
tremendous openness to new ideas, quick
adoption of new technology, and a
friendly disposition and willingness to help
others.
Politically Influential
Iowa is the first state in the nation to
conduct caucuses to select presidential
candidates. Therefore, Iowa voters
determine who will be viewed as the front
runner or drop out of the race. Presidential
hopefuls begin making appearances in
the state 2 years before the election.
Des Moines
Des Moines, Iowa’s capitol and
largest city, is just 35 miles from Ames. The
greater Des Moines metropolitan area has
a population of 649,000 and it grew at
double the national rate between 2000-
2010. Many Iowa cities are growing, but
most rural counties are stagnant or slowly
declining in population.
Des Moines is a hub for finance and
insurance. It maintained unemployment
rates dramatically lower than the national
average during the last economic
downturn. This is just one reason it was
named by Forbes Magazine as the #1
“Best Place for Business and Careers.”
The Affect of Agriculture
Agriculture is second to manufac-
turing in terms of gross domestic product
and only a small percentage of Iowans
work directly on farms or in Ag related
businesses. However, a high percentage
of Iowans have spent time on a farm
either growing up as a child when smaller
family farms were common, or by visiting a
farm owned by relatives. The two
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Living in Iowa
Des Moines Skyline Photo by Tim Kiser Des Moines Botanical Center*
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Iowa Weather: What to Expect
Iowa fully experiences all four
seasons. The summers are hot and humid,
with an average high of 84° in July. Lots of
sunshine mixed with adequate rainfall
creates a lush green landscape in the
summer along with beautiful blue skies
and as one visitor put it, “perfect clouds.”
Iowans prize summers for outdoor
recreation and entertaining opportunities.
Winters are cold enough to
produce a blanket of snow for several
weeks each winter. Sledding, snowmobi-
ling, or just building snowmen are
common winter pass times. The average
high in January is 27°.
Spring and fall are mild and
picturesque, although temperatures can
swing widely within a day or two while the
seasons are changing. Fall is usually dry
and the fields will turn brown before
harvesting.
Iowa’s severe weather includes
blizzards, thunderstorms, hail and
tornadoes. Snow and ice can cause traffic
slowdowns, but is usually cleared quickly
and road crews apply salt to minimize icy
conditions on the roadways. It is not
uncommon for school to be cancelled
due to blizzards a few times each year.
Tornados often worry newcomers,
but tornado damage affects a very small
percentage of Iowans annually. Commu-
nities sound sirens to give residents
advanced warning to take cover, so loss
of life or property is rare-although you will
likely see damage reported on the news
from somewhere in the state every year.
The most common time for tornadoes is
spring and summer late afternoons and
early evenings, although they can occur
at other times.
Thunderstorms occasionally
produce wind or hail damage, but also
create majestic white thunderheads
topping 25,000 feet, visible from halfway
across the state during the summer.
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Iowa schools are widely recog-
nized as some of the best in the
nation. With high test scores,
small class sizes and a wide
array of extra-curricular activi-
ties, students have many oppor-
tunities to succeed and develop
into well-rounded adults.
Boone Community School District The Boone Community School District
offers a high-quality education to students
from the community. Numerous athletic
programs and extra curricular activities
are available and college credit courses
are also available.
Sacred Heart Catholic School Preschool through 8th Grade Catholic
School with 160 students and a student-
teacher ratio of 10.8 to 1. Sacred Heart
students also have access to extra
curricular activities at the public schools.
Trinity Lutheran School
Preschool through 8th grade Christian
school with students from several
denominations. 101 students and a
student teacher ratio of 13.6 to 1. Students
earn high test scores on standardized tests
and many extra curricular activities and
athletic teams are available.
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Boone Middle School
Trinity Lutheran
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Des Moines Area Community College
D.M.A.C.C.'s Boone campus offers
several associate degree programs
and many students transfer their
credits to a 4 year college. D.M.A.C.C.
also offers high school students
college credit through the Hunziker
Career Academy in Ames. D.M.A.C.C.
Is Iowa’s largest community college.
Its main campus is located 40 minutes
away in Ankeny. Over 75 career
programs are offered.
Iowa State University Iowa State University is located 20
minutes from Boone in Ames. It is
known around the world as a center
for scientific research and develop-
ment and as a high-quality public
institution. Approximately 28,000
students attend I.S.U. The university
offers over 100 degree programs. It is
also the largest employer in the Ames
area, employing over 14,000 people.
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ISU’s Memorial Union
Boone Community School District Statistics
Students: 2,265
Schools: 8
Student-Teacher ratio: 13.6 to 1
Preschool program available
Boone High School
Expenditures per student: $10,268
Average ACT scores: 22
(national average is 21.1)
70% of graduates go on to higher
education
College credit courses available
Data source: eNeighborhoods, 2011
Des Moines Area Community
College Boone Campus
Boone Activities*
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Athletic & Fitness Boone County Family YMCA (515) 432-5925 Boone National Little League (515) 432-7985
Boone Area Soccer Club
Yoga Center of Boone (515) 290-1265
Outdoor Activities
City of Boone Parks Department (515) 432-4211
Boone County Parks
Golf Courses
Honey Creek Golf Club (515) 432-6162
Cedar Pointe Golf Course (515) 432-6002
Civic Groups & Special Interests
Houses of Worship*
Civic Organizations and Clubs*
Boone Community Theater
4H of Boone County
Camp Hantesa (pronounced Han-a-shaw)
Special Events
Boone Convention & Visitors Bureau 515-432-3342
Boone County Activities Calendar
Boone County Fair
Pufferbilly Days
Museums
Boone County Historical Museums *Not necessarily a complete list.
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Athletic Leagues & Lessons
Little League Baseball
Little League Softball
Little League T-Ball
Co-ed Adult Softball
Youth Soccer**
Youth Football
Pilates
Aerobics
Boot Camp
Kettleball
Swimming**
Tae Kwon Do
Yoga**
Dance**
Horseback Riding**
Basketball Camp
Tennis Camp
Gymnastics (Ames)
Figure Skating (Ames)
Hockey (Ames)
Various organizations offer
these activities. Information
about most youth activities
will be sent home from
school. **Available through
more than one organization.
City Recreational Facilities
15 Parks
Swimming Pool
Paved Bike Trail
Disc Golf Course
Skateboard Park
Little League Park
Herman Park Pavilion (Stage)
Tennis & Basket Ball Courts
Wooded Hiking Trails
Ice skating pond with Shelter
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Central Iowa Activities
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Tourism & Event information available at www.TravelIowa.com.
Amusement Parks
Adventureland
Altoona
Train Rides & Museum
Boone Scenic Valley Railroad
Boone
Large Museums
Science Center of Iowa
Des Moines
Living History Farms
Urbandale
Christian Petersen, Art Museums
Ames, ISU Campus
Des Moines Art Museum
Des Moines
Salisbury House
Des Moines
State Historical Museum
Des Moines
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Adventureland* www.Traveliowa.com Boone & Scenic Valley Rail Road*
Des Moines Art Center*
Blank Park Zoo
Cultural Event Centers
Iowa State Center
Ames
Iowa Events Center
Des Moines
Civic Center
Des Moines
Des Moines Playhouse
Des Moines
Des Moines Symphony
Des Moines
Wineries
Snus Hill Winery
Madrid (Boone County)
Prairie Moon Winery
Ames
Shopping Centers
Main Street Cultural District
Downtown Ames
North Grand Mall
Ames
Delaware Shopping District
Ankeny
Jordan Creek Town Center
West Des Moines
Farmer’s Markets
Boone Farmer’s Market
Boone
Ames Farmer’s Market
Ames
Des Moines Farmer’s Market
Downtown Des Moines
Arboretums
Iowa Arboretum
Luther (Boone County)
Reiman Gardens (Butterfly House)
Ames
Botanical Center
Des Moines
Zoo
Blank Park Zoo
Des Moines
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Reiman Gardens, Ames
Hilton Coliseum, Ames
Boone Speedway*
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Sporting Events– College and Semi-Professional
Iowa State University Athletics
Ames
Iowa Barnstormers Arena Football
Des Moines
Buccaneers Hockey
Urbandale
Iowa Cubs Baseball
Des Moines
Iowa Energy Basketball
Des Moines
Des Moines Menace Soccer
West Des Moines
Auto Racing
Boone Speedway (Supernationals)
Boone
Iowa Speedway (NASCAR)
Newton
Trails/ Parks/ Biking/Large Lakes
Don Williams Lake & Golf Course
Ogden (Boone County)
Ledges State Park
Boone
High Trestle Bike Trail
Ankeny/Madrid (Boone County)
Ada Hayden Heritage Park
Ames
Saylorville Lake
Des Moines
Big Creek State Park
Polk City
Central Iowa Bike Trails
Des Moines & Surrounding Areas
Ice Skating Arenas
Ames/ ISU Ice Arena
Ames
Brenton Skating Plaza (Outdoor)
Downtown Des Moines
Casinos
Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino
Altoona
Meskwaki Bingo Casino & Hotel
Tama
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1 of 2 Boone Golf Courses
Jack Trice Stadium, Ames*
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Utilities
Water
City of Boone 923 8th Street (515) 433-0600
Electric & Natural Gas
Alliant Energy (800) 255-4268
Garbage Service
Boone County Landfill 1268 224th Lane (515) 433-0591
Walters Sanitary Service (515) 432-2866
Tom Walters Co (515) 432-3286
Phone/TV/Internet Century Link (800) 244-1111
Mediacom (800) 332-0245
Internet Vista Storm (515) 433-6126
Open Com (866) 447-8638
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Government Contacts Post Office 815 Arden Avenue (515) 432-3203
City Hall 923 8th Street (515) 432-4211
Driver's License Registration 201 State Street (515) 433-0512
Voter Information 201 State Street (515) 433-0502
County Court House 201 State Street (515) 433-0550
Boone County Assessor 201 State Street (515) 433-0508
Transportation
Boone County Public Transportation (Door-door bus service) (515) 432-5038
Executive Express (Des Moines Airport Shuttle)(888) 522-9899
Hospital Boone County Hospital 1015 Union Street (515) 432-3140
News Sources Boone News Republican (800) 270-0090
AM 1590 Radio (515) 432-2046
Ames Tribune (515) 663-6900
Des Moines Register (877) 424-0225
Weather and Forecast
Miscellaneous
Ericson Public Library 702 Greene Street (515) 432-3727
Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral (515) 246-3560
This list is not necessarily a complete list of service providers in the area.
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Contact us to find your new home today!
Thank you for allowing us introduce you to Boone! We would like to provide you with exceptional service in purchasing a home as well. Please contact our Relocation Department or the agent who gave you this guide to schedule a tour of homes anywhere in Boone, Ames, or surrounding areas.
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