The City of Oelwein, IA
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The city of Oelwein is located in the state of Iowa in Fayette County and has a population of 5,993 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Oelwein is Waterloo, approximately 21 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Oelwein, including Leo's Italian Restaurant, Casey's Pizza To Go, Mc Donald's Restaurants, Panda House and Pizza Ranch. For a larger selection of Oelwein restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Oelwein Museums, Golf Courses and/or Arenas, including the Backbone State Park, Willow Run Country Club, Cedar Rock State Park, Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum and Gates Park Municipal Golf Course. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Oelwein please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Oelwein:
- Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)
Oelwein, Iowa Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Oelwein
In the month of December, Oelwein experiences an average high temperature of 29 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 12 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.46 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Oelwein with daytime temperatures averaging 78 degrees in the summer, and 28 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Oelwein to receive an average of 1.24 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.21 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 103 degrees in the summer and as low as -32 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Oelwein should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 58 degrees, and nighttime lows of 37.
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Oelwein, Iowa Attractions
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Backbone State Park - Strawberry Point, Backbone State Park is Iowa's oldest state park, dedicated in 1919. Located in the valley of the Maquoketa River, it is about three miles south of Strawberry Point in Delaware County. Backbone Lake Dam, a relatively low dam built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, creates Backbone Lake. The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed a majority of trails and buildings which make up the park.
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Cedar Rock State Park - Quasqueton, The Lowell Walter Residence, which is also referred to as Cedar Rock, is a Frank Lloyd Wright designed Usonian home that was constructed in Quasqueton, Iowa in 1950. Following Walter's death in 1981, the home was donated to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and was opened to the public for tours.
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Gates Park Municipal Golf Course - Waterloo, The Gates Park Municipal Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Black Hawk County Iowa. Built in 1920, this Waterloo 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 319-291-4485. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 820 E Donald St, Waterloo, IA 50703
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Grout Museum - Waterloo, The Grout Museum District is a set of museums in Waterloo, Iowa. The District consists of the Grout Museum of History & Science, Bluedorn Science Imaginarium, Rensselaer Russell House Museum, Snowden House, and the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum.
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Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course - Waterloo, The Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Black Hawk County Iowa. Built in 1908, this Waterloo course is open apr 1 to nov 30. Tee times are accepted up to 4 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 319-234-9271. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1000 Fletcher Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
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Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum - Buffalo, The Karpeles Manuscript Library is the world’s largest private collection of original manuscripts and documents. The library was founded in 1983 by California real estate magnates, David and Marsha Karpeles, with the goal of stimulating interest in learning, especially in children. All of the Karpeles Manuscript Library services are free.
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McElroy Auditorium - Waterloo, McElroy Auditorium is a 5,155-seat multipurpose arena that is situated in Waterloo, Iowa. The original auditorium was built in 1919 but was replaced by the current auditorium which was built in 1936. Most arenas of McElroy's capacity are today built with higher ceilings but McElroy's ceiling is only 26 feet from the 20,000-square-foot arena floor. The arena contains 234 box seats and a 4,000-square-foot lobby.
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Metro Golf & Sports - Waterloo, The Metro Golf & Sports is a 9 hole public golf course in Black Hawk County Iowa. Built in 1994, this Waterloo course designed by Mark Dunkleberger is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 319-236-1010. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1844 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
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Plum Creek Golf Course - Pocahontas, The Plum Creek Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Chickasaw County Iowa. Built in 1962, this Pocahontas course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 319-237-6401. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 2689 Country Club Dr, Pocahontas, IA 50630
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South Hills Golf Course - Waterloo, The South Hills Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Black Hawk County Iowa. Built in 1971, this Waterloo course designed by Leanord Kotowski is open apr 1 to nov 30. Tee times are accepted up to 5 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 319-291-4268. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 1830 E Shaulis Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
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Oelwein, Iowa Hotels
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Oelwein, Iowa Restaurants
This is a list of Oelwein Italian Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out and Pizza Restaurants. Happy Dining!
2 South Frederick Avenue
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319)283-4028
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Two Brothers Restaurant Pizza & Steak House 2 South Frederick Avenue
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319)283-4028
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