Official Website for Cedar County, Iowa
Cedar County, Iowa - About Us
Our History
Our History
Cedar County was formed on December 21,1837 from sections of Dubuque County. It was named for the Red Cedar River, which runs through the county, and is the only Iowa county which shares the name of a tree. In 1931 during what many consider to be the darkest part of the Great Depression, farmers in eastern and south - eastern Iowa rose up in violent protest against a state policy that they felt unfairly interfered in their farm operations. Iowa Cow War of 1931.
Some history about our Communities
The community of Clarence, Iowa was originally called "Onion Grove" because of the widespread growth of wild onions in the area. The village was moved in order
to be close to a railroad line and the name was changed to "Clarence" on the suggestion of Clarence, New York native L. B.Gere. Founded in 1840, the City of Tipton, Iowa is rich with history.
A town steeped in rural heritage, Tipton was once named the "agricultural and livestock center of the world". The first large Victorian home in Tipton was built in 1841 for the first Cedar County judge and the house still stands today. Before the Civil War, areas in and around West Branch, IA were stops of the Underground Railroad. Abolitionist John Brown once stayed at the Maxson farm east of West Branch.
Cedar County, Iowa - Census Information
This page contains a link to the U. S Census Bureau with updated information about your county census information.
The United States Census Bureau (Officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title 13 U.S.C. § 11) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce.
It is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. For more information about the 2010 Census, visit www.census.gov/2010census
- 2010 Cedar County Census
- U.S. Census Bureau State and County Quick Facts for Cedar County, Iowa
- ReCAP - Regional Capacity Analysis Program (Formerly SETA - Office of Social and Economic Trend Analysis)
- Wikipedia information for Cedar County, Iowa
Census 2020 Information
Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau is responsible for conducting the nationwide census. While the next census will be taken in 2020, the Census Bureau
is already recruiting to fill important temporary positions. Apply online at 2020census.gov/jobs. ApplyToday
- Need Help Applying or Have Questions ISU Extension Office on Cedar St 2020 Census Pop Up Application Day Saturday, February 8th 10-2 pm
- You can help your community! Apply for one of thousands of temporary 2020 Census Jobs.
- Census results determine the number of seats each state has in the U.S.
- House of Representatives as well as how funds are spent on roads, schools and hospitals.
Local, State and Federal Government Links and Resources
Local Government Links and Resources:
- City of Bennett
- City of Clarence
- City of Durant
- City of Lowden
- City of Mechanicsville
- City of Stanwood
- City of Tipton
- City of West Branch
State Government Links and Resources:
- STATE OF IOWA
- GOVERNOR: Kim Reynolds
- LT. GOVERNOR: Adam Gregg
- IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE Paul Pate
- IOWA STATE TREASURER Michael L. Fitzgerald
- IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- IOWA DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
- IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND FINANCE
- IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- IOWA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- IOWA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
- IOWA HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- US REPRESENTATIVES: Click here to find your Legislators
- US SENATORS: Click here to find your Legislators
- US COURTS
- IOWA Bankruptcy Court
- IOWA Northern District Court
- IOWA Northern Probation/Pretrial Office
- IOWA Southern Bankruptcy Court
- IOWA Southern District Court
- IOWA Southern Federal Public Defender
- IOWA Southern Probation/Pretrial Office
Other Links
- IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
- CEDAR COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE
- IOWA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (ISAC)
- ReCAP - Regional Capacity Analysis Program (formerly SETA – Office of Social and Economic Trend Analysis)
Federal Government Links and Resources:
- President: Joe Biden (D)
- Vice President: Kamala Harris (D)
- First Lady: Jill Biden
- Second Gentleman of the United States
- DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE:
- DEPT. OF COMMERCE:
- DEPT. OF DEFENSE:
- DEPT. OF EDUCATION:
- DEPT. OF ENERGY:
- DEPT. OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
- DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY:
- DEPT. OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
- DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR:
- DEPT. OF JUSTICE:
- DEPT. OF LABOR:
- DEPT. OF STATE:
- DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION:
- DEPT. OF THE TREASURY:
- DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS:
The following positions have the status of Cabinet-rank:
- COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS: Jason Furman
- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY: Andrew Wheeler
- OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET: Mick Mulvaney
- US TRADE REPRESENTATIVE: Robert E. Lighthizer
- US AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED NATIONS: Jonathan Cohen
- WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF: Mick Mulvaney (no website available for this office)
- FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)
- SUPREME COURT of the UNITED STATES
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
- US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
- GEOSPATIAL ONE STOP
- US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS
- USDA - FARM SERVICE AGENCY
- UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE