Population (2010) 2,521 Introduction Known for bald eagles and the Grumpy Old Men movies, Wabasha is a pleasant river town and an enjoyable place to kick back and watch the world float by. Wabasha is also among the few towns where the riverfront is undisturbed by railroad tracks, so
Population (2010) 111 Introduction Minneiska has been called “The town that refused to die” because it has survived several major fires (the latest in 1947), a tornado, and highway construction. History Michael Agnes arrived in 1851 from St. Louis; he and two other early settlers
Population (2010) 176 Introduction The self-described "Sportsmen’s Paradise" lives up to its billing, with fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities in abundance nearby. Visitor Information The Ferryville Tourism Council (608.734.9077) is your best bet for information about town. History The settlement
Population (2010) 1,647 Introduction Port Byron is perhaps best known as the town that competes against Le Claire, Iowa in the annual TugFest, but it is also a popular place to grab a bite to eat or a drink at one of the establishments along Main Street.
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) 43 Introduction Clayton, like other river towns, was once a busy steamboat stop, but, unlike many of those other towns, it is still a busy port. Produce from eastern Iowa is trucked in and stored in large bluffside silica mines then shipped downriver. Visitor
