THE STORY OF LINCOLN . . .

With the coming of the railroad, a new town was born. Mr. Charles Spencer was the first to locate in the town as he owned most of the land. The town was in need of a name and Mr. Spencer decided to name the new town for himself, but a short time later found out there was already a Spencer so he picked the name “Augusta” in honor of his wife. Again he learned that his choice had been used for another town. Finally it was decided to call the new town “Bellin” for a town in Scotland which his wife loved. The word was misinterpreted and appeared as “Berlin” on the official maps and document. Because it was a German community, the name Berlin was accepted and be-came official. In 1913 Berlin was incorporated. Life continued smoothly for people in this little town until the outbreak of World War I. Soon those of German birth or descent were subject to verbal and physical abuse by those who questioned their loyalties. To demonstrate their support of the United States and to indicate that the majority of the people were loyal to her, the council decided to select another name for the town. It was suggested that “Lincoln” be chosen and on June 12, 1918, the name was approved. The city council strives to keep Lincoln a clean city. A new water and sewer system have recently been installed. Lincoln City Hall 115 South Street, Lincoln, IA 50652 641-473-2793 cityoflincoln@iowatelecom.net www.tamacountyiowa.org/lincoln

POPULATION 182 DEMOGRAPHICS White……………….…...…98.4% African American……………0.0% American Indian:…………….0.0% Asian: ……………………….0.0% Native Hawaiian……………0.0% Other race……………….….1.6% Two or more races…………..0.0% Hispanic or Latino (of any race)....1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000

SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS High school grad or higher…...83% Bachelors degree or higher......10% Civilian veterans….....….……..18% Disability status…………..…...11%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000

WORKFORCE In labor force (age 16+):.....70.0% Ave. travel time to work.....15.9 min Median family income:…..$39,750 Families below poverty level:.13.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000

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GEOGRAPHY/CLIMATE: Gently rolling mid-continent fertile/high yield farmlands. Ave. High Low Precip. Snow Summer 83 61 13 0 Winter 31 14 4 21

Source: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, 2007

EMPLOYMENT: Corn, soybeans, cattle, & hogs anchor the agricultural economy. Larger payrolls: Heartland Coop ……..…………8 Lincoln Savings Bank ….………...4 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Lincoln Savings Bank.….$340 million total deposits

Source: Federal Deposit Ins. Corp., 2008

TAXES: Sales tax:……..….….……… 7% State income tax......0.36%-8.98% (plus a base rate)

Source: Iowa Department of Revenue, 2008

HOUSING median value of single family house….…...$35,900 median mortgage:…………..$510

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000

UTILITIES: Electric……………...Alliant Energy Natural gas………...Alliant Energy Water………….…. City of Lincoln Sewer…….…..…….City of Lincoln Phone………..……...Iowa Telecom Internet..........................Iowa Telecom Internet………....….…...Mediacom TV Cable……….….…...Mediacom EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: Gladbrook-Reinbeck School District Elementary…………….Gladbrook Middle school………….Gladbrook High school……………...Reinbeck Enrollment………………..…688 Graduation rate………....95.45% Curriculum units taught……..54.5 Total units required………...23.0 Marshalltown Comm College..30 mi Iowa State University………...52 mi Univ of Northern Iowa…...…..21 mi University of Iowa………........72 mi

Source: Iowa Department of Education, 2008

HEALTH CARE: Volunteer EMS……..…..…...12 crew PUBLIC LIBRARY: Nearest library is in Gladbrook, five miles away. HOUSES OF WORSHIP Salem Church of Lincoln RECREATION: City park. Swimming, fishing, boating, camping at Union Grove State Park, south of Lincoln.

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