Prairie City
A city in Jasper County, Iowa — population 1,711 as of 2022.
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News around Jasper County
Newton Police Department Offers Safe Exchange Zone
The Newton Police Department has a Safe Exchange Zone where residents can safely complete child custody exchanges and online purchases or sales.
Public Safety
Hydrant Flushing Set for October 23–24
The City of Newton will flush hydrants on October 23 and October 24 to clear sediment from water mains.
Government & Civic
Newton Police Investigate Weekend Shooting
Newton Police are investigating a shooting that injured one man early Sunday morning on North 3rd Avenue East.
Public Safety
Laurel Man Charged in Online Child Exploitation Investigation
Newton Police have arrested a Laurel man following an investigation into the online sexual exploitation of a child.
Public Safety
Des Moines Man Charged in Online Sexual Exploitation Investigation
Newton Police have arrested a Des Moines man following an investigation into the online sexual exploitation of a child.
Public Safety
Newton Fire Department Investigation Determines Cause of Fatal House Fire
An investigation into an August 15 house fire in the 300 block of W. 11th St. N. has determined the fire was accidental and started with overheated cooking oil.
Public SafetyIn and around Prairie City
See & do
- Garden Square
- PC Fitness
- Prairie City Historical Society Museum
- Prairie City Public Library
- Prairie City Recreational Complex
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Prairie City by the numbers
- Median age
- 36
- Households
- 653
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $78,295
- Median house value
- $190,600