The City of Oakland, IA
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The city of Oakland is located in the state of Iowa in Pottawattamie County and has a population of 1,381 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Oakland is Council Bluffs, approximately 22 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Oakland, including JACS Steak House, Pheasant Ridge Cafe, Blimpies, Harold's Place and Tin Cup. For a larger selection of Oakland restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Oakland Golf Courses, Casinos and/or Arenas, including the Oakland Country Club, Field Of Greens, Glenwood Golf Course, Rosman Glendale Shelby County Golf and Avoca Golf & Country Club. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Oakland please click on the Attractions tab above.
Oakland, Iowa Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Oakland
In the month of December, Oakland experiences an average high temperature of 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 14 degrees with an average rainfall of 1 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Oakland with daytime temperatures averaging 81 degrees in the summer, and 33 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Oakland to receive an average of 0.87 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.03 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 105 degrees in the summer and as low as -31 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Oakland 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 38.Oakland, Iowa Attractions

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Avoca Golf & Country Club - Avoca, The Avoca Golf & Country Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Pottawattamie County Iowa. Built in 1960, this Avoca course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 712-343-6979. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1701 N Willow, Avoca, IA 51521

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Cub Run Course at Fox Run Golf Course - Council Bluffs, The Cub Run Course at Fox Run Golf Course is a 27 hole public golf course in Pottawattamie County Iowa. Built in 1997, this Council Bluffs course designed by Greg Sideras is open apr 1 to nov 1. For tee time information call the pro shop at 712-366-4653. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 3001 Macineery Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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Dodge Park Golf Course - Council Bluffs, The Dodge Park Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Pottawattamie County Iowa. Built in 1927, this Council Bluffs course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 712-322-9970. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 4041 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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Essex Golf Course - Essex, The Essex Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Page County Iowa. Built in 1979, this Essex course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 712-379-3805. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Rural Route 1, Essex, IA 51638

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Field Of Greens - , Council Bluff, The Field Of Greens is an 18 hole public golf course in Pottawattamie County Iowa. This course is located in the city of Council Bluff. Tee times are accepted up to 6 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 712-566-2266.
Address: 23797 Hwy 6, Council Bluff, IA 51503

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Glenwood Golf Course - Glenwood, The Glenwood Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Mills County Iowa. Built in 1964, this Glenwood course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 712-527-9798. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 57073 240th St, Glenwood, IA 51534
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Horseshoe Council Bluffs - Council Bluffs, Horseshoe Council Bluffs is a racino located in Council Bluffs, Iowa near Omaha, Nebraska. It has 68,000 sq ft. of gaming space, 1900 slot machines, 62 table games, live greyhound races and simulcast horse racing, and accommodations through the local Country Inns & Suites.
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Mid-America Center - Council Bluffs, The Mid-America Center is a sports arena and convention center, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, across the Missouri River from Omaha, Nebraska. The arena's maximum capacity is about 9,000 for concerts and 6,700 for ice hockey and Arena Football.
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Mid-America Motorplex - Pacific Junction, Mid America Motorplex is an Alan Wilson-designed road circuit close to the Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area, in Plattville Township, Mills County, just outside Pacific Junction, Iowa. It is a relatively safe track for people to learn to drive their cars at High Performance Driving Events. It is low speed; maximum speeds are around 120 mph with cornering speeds around 50 mph with the exception of turn 4 which is a fairly fast left-hander at around 80–100 mph.

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Oakland Country Club - Oakland, The Oakland Country Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Pottawattamie County Iowa. designed by Olsson & Associates is open mar 1 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 712-482-6614. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 714 N Hwy 59, Oakland, IA 51560
Oakland, Iowa Restaurants
This is a list of Oakland Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants and Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops. Happy Dining!
Oakland Articles
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