The City of Slater, IA
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The city of Slater is located in the state of Iowa in Story County and has a population of 1,558 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Slater is Des Moines, approximately 13 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Slater, including Dairy Queen-Huxley, Casey's Carry-Out Pizza, Blimpie Subs & Salads, Royal Cafe and Take Down Bar & Grill. For a larger selection of Slater restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Slater Golf Courses, Botanical Gardens and/or Arenas, including the Otter Creek Golf Course, Reiman Gardens, Tournament Club of Iowa, Hilton Coliseum - Iowa State University and Briarwood Golf Course. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Slater please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Slater:
- Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)
Slater, Iowa Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Slater
In the month of December, Slater experiences an average high temperature of 31 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 15 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.06 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Slater with daytime temperatures averaging 81 degrees in the summer, and 31 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Slater to receive an average of 0.89 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.95 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 102 degrees in the summer and as low as -28 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Slater 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.
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Slater, Iowa Attractions
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Des Moines Art Center - Des Moines, The Des Moines Art Center is an art museum with an extensive collection of paintings, sculpture, modern art and mixed media. It was established in 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Des Moines Botanical Center - Des Moines, The Des Moines Botanical Center is a botanical garden in central Iowa, located at 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa in the US, on the east bank of the Des Moines River.
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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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Grand View Golf Course - Des Moines, The Grand View Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Polk County Iowa. Built in 1900, this Des Moines course is open apr 1 to nov 15. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 515-262-8414. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 2401 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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Harvester Golf Club, The - Rhodes, The Harvester Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Marshall County Iowa. Built in 2003, this Rhodes course designed by Keith Foster is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 641-227-4653. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt required.
Address: 833 Foster Dr, Rhodes, IA 50234
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Hilton Coliseum - Iowa State University - Ames, James H. Hilton Coliseum is a 14,356-seat multi-purpose arena in Ames, Iowa. The arena opened in 1971. It is home to the Iowa State University Cyclones men's and women's basketball teams, wrestling, gymnastics and volleyball teams.
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Homewood Golf Course - Ames, The Homewood Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Story County Iowa. Built in 1928, this Ames course is open apr 1 to oct 1. Tee times are accepted up to 1 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 515-239-5363. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1500 20th St & Duff, Ames, IA 50010
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Hubbard Recreation Club - Hubbard, The Hubbard Recreation Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Hardin County Iowa. Built in 1963, this Hubbard course is open apr 1 to oct 15. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 515-864-2647. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 21251 County Hwy D-55, Hubbard, IA 50122
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Slater, Iowa Hotels
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Slater, Iowa Restaurants
This is a list of Slater Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants and Fast Foods & Carry Out. Happy Dining!
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