The City of Dexter, IA
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The city of Dexter is located in the state of Iowa in Dallas County and has a population of 862 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Dexter is West Des Moines, approximately 27 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Dexter, including Dell Oil Limited, Dexter Cafe, Casey's Carry Out Pizza, Stuart Bowl & Lounge and Country Kitchen. For a larger selection of Dexter restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Dexter Museums, Golf Courses and/or Botanical Gardens, including the Forest Park Museum and Arboretum, River Valley Golf Course, Brenton Arboretum, Iowa Aviation Museum and Ponderosa Public Golf Course. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Dexter please click on the Attractions tab above.
Dexter, Iowa Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Dexter
In the month of December, Dexter experiences an average high temperature of 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 15 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.14 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Dexter with daytime temperatures averaging 81 degrees in the summer, and 32 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Dexter to receive an average of 1.05 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.93 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 106 degrees in the summer and as low as -31 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Dexter should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 61 degrees, and nighttime lows of 39.
Dexter, Iowa Attractions
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Brenton Arboretum - Dallas Center, The Brenton Arboretum 121 acres is a new arboretum and botanical garden in early stages of development, located at 2629 Palo Circle, Dallas Center, Iowa in the US. The Arboretum aims to display all Iowa native trees and shrubs suitable to the site, as well as many other tree species which can grow in central Iowa, and currently contains over 1,500 trees and shrubs. The Brenton Arboretum is a non-profit organization and open to the public.
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Coon Rapids Country Club - Coon Rapids, The Coon Rapids Country Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Carroll County Iowa. is open apr 1 to oct 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 712-684-2880. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Hwy 141, Coon Rapids, IA 50058
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East/West Course at Beaver Creek Golf Course - Grimes, The East/West Course at Beaver Creek Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Polk County Iowa. Built in 1991, this Grimes course designed by Jerry Reible is open apr 1 to oct 31. For tee time information call the pro shop at 515-986-3221. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 11200 NW Towner Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
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Executive Course at Jester Park Golf Club - Granger, The Executive Course at Jester Park Golf Club is a 27 hole public golf course in Dallas County Iowa. Built in 1971, this Granger course designed by Dick Phelps is open apr 1 to nov 1. For tee time information call the pro shop at 515-999-2903. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Route 1, Granger, IA 50109
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Forest Park Museum and Arboretum - Perry, Forest Park Museum and Arboretum 17 acres is a museum and arboretum located near Perry, Iowa. It is open seasonally May 1 to October 31 during daylight hours. There is no admission fee.
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Iowa Arboretum - Madrid, The Iowa Arboretum is a nonprofit arboretum located at 1875 Peach Avenue, Madrid, Iowa. It is open daily sunrise to sunset.
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Iowa Aviation Museum - Greenfield, The Iowa Aviation Museum is a museum that can be found at the Greenfield Municipal Airport in Greenfield, Iowa, and is dedicated to preserving Iowa's aviation heritage. The Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame, located at the museum, honors Iowans who have contributed significantly to the growth of aviation.
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Living History Farms Museum - Urbandale, Living History Farms is an open air museum that is situated in Urbandale, Iowa. As its name implies, the museum follows the methodology of living history in depicting the lives of people living on farms in the years of 1700, 1850, and 1900, engaging in various agricultural activities. The museum also features a town area, which recreates a small town in Iowa in the year 1875.
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Ponderosa Public Golf Course - West Des Moines, The Ponderosa Public Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Polk County Iowa. Built in 1967, this West Des Moines course designed by Frank Donavon is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 515-225-1766. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 600 S 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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River Valley Golf Course - Adel, The River Valley Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Dallas County Iowa. Built in 1995, this Adel course designed by Nick Dunn is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 515-993-4029. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 2267 Valley View Trl, Adel, IA 50003
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Dexter, Iowa Hotels
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Dexter, Iowa Restaurants
This is a list of Dexter Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants and Home Cooking Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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