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About Dike |
Named for railroad
construction engineer Chester Thomas Dike, who chose the site and laid
out the town in 1900, Dike offers a small-town atmosphere with the convenience
of the Waterloo/Cedar Falls metro area. Residents enjoy the simplicity, friendliness and low-stress environment that a small town offers. What sets this community apart from many others, is its proximity to the jobs, shopping, recreation and entertainment offered in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area.
Location:Just 10 miles west of Cedar Falls/Waterloo, Dike is is adjacient
to the four lane Interstate Highway 20. Dike is within 20 minutes of the
University of Northern Iowa, the UNI-Dome and Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing
Arts Center; Hawkeye Community College and the Upper Iowa University Waterloo
Center; shopping centers, art and historical museums, drama and cultural
activities, hospitals and recreational activities. Maps... Business and Recreation:Dike has more than 30 local businesses, including such essentials as a grocery store, convenience store/gas station, lumber yard, bank, post office, hardware store, co-op, auto repair, beauty shops, craft, antique and specialty shops. The Fox Ridge housing development runs through the golf course, creating quality housing opportunities in a park-like atmosphere. Community or family gatherings are often held in the community center, complete with full kitchen. More about business and the community...
RecreationRecreation opportunities abound in Dike, with a new 280-acre
nature area and 30-acre lake, an 18-hole golf course.a modern swimming
pool, outdoor raquetball courts, lighted tennis courts, community parks
and playgrounds, a sand volleyball court, soccer fields, softball/baseball
diamonds, and an all-weather track. More about
recreation... The Facts: |
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Population: |
944 |
Government: |
Mayor/City Council, city boards, zoning rules or residential and commercial development |
Electric: |
City of Dike/Alliant |
Water: |
City of Dike |
Sewer: |
City of Dike |
Natural Gas: |
Aquila |
Garbage: |
City of Dike |
Recycling: |
Free curbside recycling pickup once a month |
Telephone: |
Qwest (local call to Waterloo/Cedar Falls) |
Cable TV: |
Mediacom |
Fire/Ambulance Service: |
Dike Volunteer Fire Department |
Police Protection: |
Grundy County Sheriff’s Department |
Businesses: |
More than 30 local businesses |
Churches: |
Nine area churches serving Dike residents |
Recreation facilities: |
• Swimming pool |
About
Dike | City Council | City
Services | Calendar | Information |
City Hall • 520
Main Street • 319/989-2291 • info@dikeia.com |