The City of Leighton, IA
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The city of Leighton is located in the state of Iowa and has a population of 165 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Leighton is Ottumwa, approximately 32 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Leighton, including Southside Bar & Grill, Subway Sandwich Shop, Southgate Sports Bar & Grill, Mcdonald's Restaurant and Pizza Hut. For a larger selection of Leighton restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Leighton Golf Courses, Auto Race Tracks, Museums and/or Botanical Gardens, including the Iowa Speedway, Edmundson Golf Course, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, Bos Landen Golf Club and Knoxville Raceway. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Leighton please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Leighton:
- Ottumwa Industrial Airport (OTM)
Leighton, Iowa Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Leighton
In the month of December, Leighton experiences an average high temperature of 34 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 16 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.43 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Leighton with daytime temperatures averaging 81 degrees in the summer, and 33 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Leighton to receive an average of 1.26 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.18 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 112 degrees in the summer and as low as -31 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Leighton should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 62 degrees, and nighttime lows of 39.
Leighton, Iowa Attractions
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Airpower Museum - Ottumwa, The Airpower Museum is a 20,000-square-foot aviation museum that can be found on the 30 acres of an Antique Airfield near Blakesburg, Iowa. The Airpower Museum was founded by Robert L. Taylor and the Antique Aircraft Association in 1965 and features various periods of aviation through models, engines, propellers, photos and original art. about 25 aircraft are on display, including warbirds from World War Two.
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Bos Landen Golf Club - Pella, The Bos Landen Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Marion County Iowa. Built in 1994, this Pella course designed by Dick Phelps is open apr 1 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted up to 30 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 800-916-7888. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 2411 Bos Landen Dr, Pella, IA 50219
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Edmundson Golf Course - Oskaloosa, The Edmundson Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Mahaska County Iowa. Built in 1940, this Oskaloosa course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 515-673-5120. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1608 Edmondson Dr, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
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Iowa Speedway - Newton, Iowa Speedway is a 7/8-mile paved oval motor racing track in Newton, Iowa, about 30 miles east of Des Moines. The track was designed with influence from Rusty Wallace and patterned after Richmond International Raceway, a short track where Wallace was very successful. It has over 25,000 permanent seats as well as a unique multi-tiered Recreational Vehicle viewing area along the backstretch.
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Knoxville Raceway - Knoxville, Knoxville Raceway is a semi-banked 1/2 mile dirt oval raceway located at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa in the US. Races at the "Sprint Car Capital of the World" are held on Saturday nights though some special events may start as early as Wednesday and build up to Saturday. Regular events include 360 cubic inch and 410 cubic inch sprint car racing. Each August, the Raceway holds the paramount sprint car event in the US, the Knoxville Nationals.
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National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum - Knoxville, The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum is a Hall of Fame and museum for sprint car drivers.
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Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens - Newton, The Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 3 acres are an arboretum and botanical gardens located within Agnes Patterson Park, at the intersection of North Beltline and 4th Street, Newton, Iowa.
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Oakland Acres Golf Club - Grinnell, The Oakland Acres Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Poweshiek County Iowa. Built in 1974, this Grinnell course designed by Cliff Thompson is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 515-236-7111. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 13476 Hwy 6 E, Grinnell, IA 50112
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Westwood Golf Club - Newton, The Westwood Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Jasper County Iowa. Built in 1925, this Newton course is open mar 15 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted up to 3 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 515-792-3087. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 3387 Hwy F48 W, Newton, IA 50208
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Leighton, Iowa Hotels
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Leighton, Iowa Restaurants
This is a list of Leighton Steak & Seafood Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Bar & Grill Restaurants, Fast Foods & Carry Out, Pizza Restaurants and Cafes. Happy Dining!
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