A few weeks ago we finally saw Bachelor Chris Soules shockingly tiny Hometown of Arlington, Iowa. The scale and isolation frightened a few of the remaining amazing ladies. Since never in Bachelor history have we had a Bachelor from such a remote town.
My first question is “Ok, don’t panic, what is the next town over? How far would one have to travel to have a career or life of any kind?”
Ok, well, here you go…Arlington is located:
- 60 miles from Waterloo, Iowa
- 158 miles from Madison, Wisconsin
- 65 miles from Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- 281 miles from Chicago
It has a population of 429 and get this the population peaked in 1900 at a whopping 863 people but that’s not bad considering the town only covers 1.05 square miles.
As far as amenities Arlington has a:
- post office
- locally owned bank
- state-accredited library
- volunteer fire department
- 24-hour paramedic services, and a medical clinic.
If Chris chooses Whitney Bischoff she will likely want to work at a hospital. Luckily there are nearby hospitals in Oelwein, West Union, and Manchester and there is a pharmacy in Fayette makes deliveries to Arlington.
Businesses in Arlington include a:
- a convenience store
- an insurance agency
- repair shops
- a farmers’ cooperative
- electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling businesses
- a massage therapist
- a landscaping business
- auction house
- creamery
- photographers
- a beauty shop
- a realtor
- numerous seed corn dealers
- and one bar.
And if Chris chooses Becca Tilley she will likely be looking for a church and don’t fear there are a total of three churches to choose from.
As far as recreation don’t panic ladies. There are three parks, AND even a tennis court. And several golf courses and swimming pools nearby. Lots of great outdoor opportunities: Brush Creek Reserve, Backbone State Park, Volga Lake, and Osborne Nature Center. There is Ewalu Bible Camp, summer little league, 4-H, scouts, and various church youth groups.
The town is in the Starmont school district known for quality education and innovative programs–a plus for a couple looking to start a family.
Additionally there are three community colleges nearby, Northeast Iowa Community College, Hawkeye Tech, Kaplan University, and Kirkwood Community College.
If you need to high tail it out of there there are several airports within a radius of 18 to 72 miles.
They do have cable television, and wireless Internet! And are awaiting a wind farm a few miles from town. So get excited chosen lady!
I think Arlington, Iowa’s new motto should be…
Arlington Iowa….it’s not THAT bad