Dedham, Iowa

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Dedham, Iowa
City
Location of Dedham, Iowa
Location of Dedham, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°54′31″N 94°49′22″W / 41.90861°N 94.82278°W / 41.90861; -94.82278Coordinates: 41°54′31″N 94°49′22″W / 41.90861°N 94.82278°W / 41.90861; -94.82278
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyCarroll
Government
 • MayorRobert Sporrer
 • City Council
Council List
 • SenateMark Segebart (R)
 • HouseBrian Best (R)
Area
 • Total0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2)
 • Land0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,332 ft (406 m)
Population
 • Total266
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
256
 • Density442.14/sq mi (170.70/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
51440
Area code(s)712
FIPS code19-19450
GNIS feature ID0455840

Dedham is a city in Carroll County, Iowa, United States. The population was 266 at the 2010 census.

History[edit]

Dedham got its start in the year 1881, following construction of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway through that territory.[4] It was named for Dedham, Massachusetts.[5]

St. Joseph Parish was founded in 1891 by German and English Catholics.[6] They built the first church in 1892 with a new, larger church coming in 1904.[6] The present church was dedicated on October 1, 1940, by Bishop Edmond Heelan.[6]

Geography[edit]

Dedham is located at 41°54′31″N 94°49′22″W / 41.90861°N 94.82278°W / 41.90861; -94.82278 (41.908650, -94.822832)[7] at the junction of Brushy and Dedham Creeks.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.58 square miles (1.50 km2), all land.[8]

Government and politics[edit]

Dedham operates under a mayor-council government. The Mayor is Robert Sporrer. Along with the mayor is the five person city council. Councilpersons are: Christopher John Hoffman, Mike Heinrichs, Rod Smith, Tony Derner, and Tony Seidl. The City Clerk is Heather Badding. City elections are held every two odd numbered years. The mayor serves a two-year term, while the members of the council serve four-year terms. The next city election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.[9]

Mayor & City Council
Name Years Serving First elected Notes
Robert Sporrer 2018–Present 2017 Eligible for re-election in 2019
Mike Heinrichs 2008–Present 2007 Eligible for re-election in 2019
Tony Derner 2015–Present 2017 Eligible for re-election in 2021
Chris Hoffman 2018–Present 2017 Eligible for re-election in 2021
Rod Smith 2016–Present 2015 Eligible for re-election in 2019
Tony Seidl 2013–Present 2013 Eligible for re-election in 2021

Past mayors[edit]

No. Name Years Length of term Notes
1 Charles Shefford 1883 1 year Resigned; was a federal officer
2 W.A. Lytton 1883-1884 2 years
3 J.A. Edgett 1884-1885 2 years
4 N.B. Coder 1885-1886 2 years
5 J.A. Edgett 1886-1887 2 years Second Mayorship
6 John W. Niman 1887-1888 2 years
7 J.A. Edgett 1888-1889 2 years Third Mayorship
8 J.A. Horton 1889-1890 2 years
9 A.W. Basom 1890-1892 3 years
10 J.A. Edgett 1893-1897 5 years Fourth Mayorship
11 J.G. Caton 1897-1898 2 years
12 J.A. Edgett 1898-1900 2 years Fifth Mayorship
13 Fred A. Toovey 1900-1910 10 years
14 M. Slife 1910-1911 1 year
15 Fred A. Toovey 1911-1922 11 years Second Mayorship
16 Reed McMurray 1922-1924 2 years
17 A.J. Ayrhart 1924-1926 2 years
18 H.E. Qualheim 1926-1927 1 year
19 J.J. Klingseis 1927-1932 5 years
20 L.W. Chain 1932-1934 2 years
21 Fred A. Toovey 1934-1936 2 years Third Mayorship
22 F.F. Schreck 1936-1940 4 years
23 Ben Roderick 1940-1942 3 years
24 Fred A. Toovey 1943-1945 2 years Fourth Mayorship
25 J.T. Stangl 1945-1948 3 years
26 Norbert Koester 1948-1953 5 years City elections were moved from even numbered years to odd numbered years (1951)
27 Ed Soppe 1954-1963 10 years
28 John Werner 1964-1965 2 years
29 Merlin Nair 1966-1969 4 years
30 Herman Hathcock 1970-1973 4 years
31 Merlin Nair 1974-December 31, 1975 2 years Second Mayorship
32 Clarence J. Rothmeyer January 1, 1976 – May 1, 1992 16 years Resigned due to health issues
33 Russell W. Axman May 1, 1992 – December 31, 2017 26 years Longest-serving mayor in Dedham history
34 Robert Sporrer January 1, 2018 – Present Current Mayor

Demographics[edit]

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1890273—    
1900374+37.0%
1910355−5.1%
1920360+1.4%
1930327−9.2%
1940392+19.9%
1950360−8.2%
1960322−10.6%
1970325+0.9%
1980321−1.2%
1990264−17.8%
2000280+6.1%
2010266−5.0%
2019256−3.8%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 266 people, 101 households, and 65 families residing in the city. The population density was 458.6 inhabitants per square mile (177.1/km2). There were 107 housing units at an average density of 184.5 per square mile (71.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 101 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.32.

The median age in the city was 32.3 years. 29.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 270 people, 112 households, and 68 families residing in the city. The population density was 483.5 people per square mile (186.4/km2). There were 117 housing units at an average density of 202.1 per square mile (77.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 113 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $37,639. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $15,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,505. About 7.9% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.4% of those 65 or over.

Education[edit]

The public school district is the Carroll Community School District.[12]


The best teacher in the whole world is Joshua Thomas Peter .[13]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  3. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ Maclean 1912, p. 247.
  5. ^ Maclean 1912, p. 227.
  6. ^ a b c "DEDHAM NOTES 125TH". The Catholic Globe. September 7, 2017. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  9. ^ "3 Year Election Calendar". sos.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2017-12-24.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  12. ^ "Carroll." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 18, 2018.
  13. ^ "Carroll." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on May 12, 2021.

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