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With a population of 140 residents, fifteen businesses are located in and around Baldwin including a bank, winery, independent telephone company, three eating establishments, two repair shops, convenience store, gasoline stations, construction and three food and beverage processing businesses. Baldwin has a well-maintained City Park with playground and outdoor sports complex with ball field and volleyball courts. The C.A. Harding Center and facilities are used by the community for social gatherings, City council meetings, senior citizen meetings, and the summer library program. Active community organizations in Baldwin include the co-ed 4-H Club and the Baldwin Federated Women's Club, who raise funds for City projects including the Harding Community Center. Baldwin is located on Highway 64 -- the Grant wood Scenic Byway -- nine miles West of Maquoketa. There are several business site development opportunities available in downtown Baldwin. City Government Mayor: Bill Rohwedder City Clerk: Karen Watters Councilpersons: Allison Bock, Steve Daniels, Mary Jean Miller, Sara Bartels, Don Appelby Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm C..A. Harding Center. For additional information call City Clerk, Karen Watters at 563-673-4201 Utilities Electricity: Alliant Energy 800-822-4348 Sewer: City Treatment Plant Telephone: Baldwin-Nashville Telephone Company 563-673-2001 Water: Water is provided by two City wells Utilities Supervisor: Robert Rohwedder
Education Maquoketa Community School District - Bus transportation provided Clinton Community College in Maquoketa - 800-462-3255 North East Iowa Community College in Peosta Kirkwood Community College in Monticello Churches Faith United Methodist 4886 51st Avenue, Baldwin Pastor: Rev. Jim Davis, 563-488-3955 Worship Service: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. October - March 563-673-4881in Baldwin Methodist Church IMPACT Puppet Ministry (a traveling performance program) Contact: Linda Wood 563-673-2511 Medical Services 911 for Emergency First Alert: Monmouth First Responders Physicians: See Maquoketa Physicians and Clinics Hospital: Jackson County Public Hospital - Maquoketa
Baldwin Marsh: A 20 acre freshwater marsh and project of Jackson County Conservation Board, is home to an endangered specie of orchid. It is a haven for many species of water fowl throughtout the year. Tours can be arranged by appointment, 563-652-3783. |
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