Population (2010) 999 Introduction Lansing is a consummate river town, with an economy that has historically, for better or worse, been dependent upon the Mississippi River. Even if the Lansing of today has fewer people making a living from river-related jobs, the Mississippi remains central to the town’s identity.
Population (2010) 328 Introduction Harpers Ferry won’t wow you with the beauty of its architecture. Many of the homes are of the mobile variety and are occupied by seasonal residents only. A sleepy village of 300 people in the winter, the population jumps ten-fold in the summer. The area
Population (2010) 871 Introduction McGregor is a special 21st century river town, one in which the past feels connected to the present. Don’t rush yourself here. Take time to stroll Main Street, chat with locals, eat a meal, hike at Pikes Peak State Park, and grab some z’s at
Population (2010) 57,637 Introduction Dubuque is an exciting place to visit these days, as the historic core fills back in with residents and small businesses. There's a lot of energy in this old city, enough to entice visitors back time and again. Visitor Information The
Population (2010) 4,448 Introduction Camanche (pronounced ca-manch even though the street in nearby Clinton with the same spelling is pronounced ca-man-che) is a typical bedroom community. Manufacturing jobs are long gone; proximity to jobs in Clinton and Quad Cities means many people live in Camanche and commute elsewhere.
Population (2010) 3,765 Introduction Le Claire is a storied river town, a classic Mississippi River port that boomed in the mid-19th century before suffering through a bust period as river commerce declined. Le Claire is located at an area along the Mississippi known as the Point, the spot where
