The City of Thornton, IA
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The city of Thornton is located in the state of Iowa in Cerro Gordo County and has a population of 354 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Thornton is Mason City, approximately 18 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Thornton, including Paul's Steak & Seafood, Donna's Lounge, Sawmill Restaurant, Ridge Stone Golf Club & Restaurant and Sheffield Inn. For a larger selection of Thornton restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Thornton Golf Courses and/or Museums, including the Linn Grove Country Club, Pleasant Valley Golf Club, Oak Hills Par 3 Public Golf Course, Slippery Elm Golf Course and 9-Hole Course at Ridge Stone Golf Club. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Thornton please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Thornton:
- Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW)
Thornton, Iowa Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Thornton
In the month of December, Thornton experiences an average high temperature of 27 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 11 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.08 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Thornton with daytime temperatures averaging 79 degrees in the summer, and 26 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Thornton to receive an average of 0.99 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.05 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 104 degrees in the summer and as low as -32 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Thornton 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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Thornton, Iowa Attractions
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9-Hole Course at Ridge Stone Golf Club - Sheffield, The 9-Hole Course at Ridge Stone Golf Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Franklin County Iowa. Built in 2002, this Sheffield course designed by Mark Kerr is open apr 1 to nov 30. For tee time information call the pro shop at 641-892-8040. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 7 Brickyard Rd, Sheffield, IA 50475
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Garner Golf Club - Garner, The Garner Golf Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Hancock County Iowa. is open apr 1 to aug 1. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 515-923-2819. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 205 Country Club Dr, Garner, IA 50438
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Gruis Recreation Area, The Barn - Buffalo Center, The Gruis Recreation Area, The Barn is a 9 hole public golf course in Winnebago County Iowa. Built in 1976, this Buffalo Center course is open apr 1 to nov 1 - closed on mondays. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 515-926-5393. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 2724 360th St, Buffalo Center, IA 50424
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Highland Park Municipal Golf Course - Mason City, The Highland Park Municipal Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Cerro Gordo County Iowa. Built in 1918, this Mason City course designed by David Gill is open apr 15 to oct 15. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 515-423-9693. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 944 17th St NE, Mason City, IA 50401
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Linn Grove Country Club - Rockwell, The Linn Grove Country Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Cerro Gordo County Iowa. Built in 1979, this Rockwell course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 515-822-4990. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 216 Madison St W, Rockwell, IA 50469
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Meadow Hills Golf Course - , Falls, The Meadow Hills Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Hardin County Iowa. Built in 1973, this Iowa Falls course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 515-648-4421. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Old Hwy 20, Iowa Falls, IA 50126
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Oak Hills Par 3 Public Golf Course - Clear Lake, The Oak Hills Par 3 Public Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Cerro Gordo County Iowa. Built in 1974, this Clear Lake course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 515-357-2216. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 518 27th Ave S, Clear Lake, IA 50428
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Pine Creek Golf Course - Mason City, The Pine Creek Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Cerro Gordo County Iowa. Built in 1965, this Mason City course designed by Andy & Brian Buntenbach is open mar 1 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted up to 5 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 515-423-6831. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: Hwy 65 N, Mason City, IA 50401
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Pleasant Valley Golf Club - Thornton, The Pleasant Valley Golf Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Cerro Gordo County Iowa. Built in 1962, this Thornton 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 515-998-2117. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 7291 130th St, Thornton, IA 50479
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Slippery Elm Golf Course - Klemme, The Slippery Elm Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Hancock County Iowa. Built in 1963, this Klemme course is open apr 15 to oct 15. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 515-587-2670. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 800 1St St, Klemme, IA 50449
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Thornton, Iowa Hotels
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Thornton, Iowa Restaurants
This is a list of Thornton Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers. Happy Dining!
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