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Introduction to Denison, Iowa
Denison, Iowa, in Crawford county, is located 58 miles NE of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 60 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. Approximately 7,339 people live in Denison.
Denison History
Denison is the county seat of Crawford County, which was established in 1837. The county was named after William Harris Crawford, the U.S. senator from Georgia. The original settlers of Crawford County came from the Mormon migration in 1846. Jesse W. Denison, an agent of the Providence Western Land Company was responsible for beginning a settlement in this area. The city was also named after Denison.
Denison and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Denison
Tourists can visit the Stenoien Ranch museum for its historical value. One can also visit the Crawford County Fairgrounds. There are many parks in Denison which include the Maxwell Park, Sunset Park, Morningside Park, and Leslie M. Shaw State Historical Marker. You can also plan a trip to the Denison Aquatic Fun Center. In addition, the city hosts the Crawford County Fair every year in the month of July.
Denison Transportation
Eppley Airfield is the closest airport.
Denison Higher Education
Buena Vista University, Iowa Western Community College, Western Iowa Tech Community College, and Bellevue University offer facilities for higher studies.
Denison strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
Comparing Denison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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