Quimby, IA

Town in Cherokee County, IA

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Sponsors of Quimby, IA


Since the founding of our communities, organizations, businesses and citizens have stepped forward to build and serve their community. Click on any of the logos below to learn about those who made this website possible! If you would like to learn about becoming a sponsor CLICK HERE!

About Quimby, IA


Quimby was officially set up on October 3, 1887, after being founded in late August of 1887 with the name Wendall. The town was renamed Quimby after locals decided that Wendall was "too Republican sounding." Over the next few months the town grew with two grain elevators, a grocery store, a general store, a hotel, a creamery and a hardware store. The Quimby Herald, Quimby's first newspaper, was distributed to the 250 residents in 1889, many of which were business owners.

More recently, this small farming community has become the home of Quimby Town & County Watermelon Days Celebration. This is an annual event held each June with over 3,000 pounds of watermelon served. Along with amusement rides and a Kiddie's Parade, a multitue of golfers take to the greens for the Watermelon Days Golf Tournament.

The $400,000 course and clubhouse are the most recent additions to Quimby. The course's rolling landscape features 3,500 yard, 9-holes, an irrigation system and a storage building for equipment. The clubhouse is also available for private parties and wedding events.

Businesses of Quimby, IA


The businesses of our towns are truly the lifeblood of each community, click on any businesses below to learn about them, to learn how to add your business to your town and county page CLICK HERE!

Community Organizations of Quimby, IA


Small towns and rural communities throughout the Midwest are looking for ways to strengthen their economies, provide better quality of life, and build on local assets. Here you will find the organizations that stabilize, preserve, and revitalize the small towns and rural areas alike. To submit your organization to be included on your town and county page CLICK HERE!

Events of Quimby, IA


The small towns of the Midwest have long shared pride in their communities through festivals and events! Citizens from each community, working together, continue to offer entertainment options that not only appeal to their citizens, but visitors to their community! Below you will find festivals and events you are sure to want to attend! If you would like to have (DST) include an annual festival or event on your town and county page CLICK HERE!

Faith Organizations of Quimby, IA


Throughout the years faith organizations have not only been an essential part of a town's religious life, but its community life. Below you will find stories about these organizations, If you would like to induct a faith organization to be added to your town and county page CLICK HERE!

Points of Interest of Quimby, IA


The communities of the Midwest have a lifestyle unique to their region — rich in history and points of interest like no other! Below you will find points of interest you are sure to want to visit! To nominate a landmark, historic location, museum, etc. as a point of interest on your county and region page CLICK HERE!

Cherokee County, IA


Visit our county page and you will find information about our town and county's points of interest, festivals/events and faith community. You also will learn about the community organizations that have built and continue to build strong communities (chambers, community groups, and departments, etc) and much more when you visit the Cherokee County, IA page.

Veterans of Cherokee County, IA


Veterans come from many walks of life and whether a veteran has severed two decades ago or two days ago, they have made our freedoms possible. Below you will find stories about many who have served. If you would like to nominate a veteran to be included on your town and county page CLICK HERE!