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 located in Grundy County and 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.

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Business and Recreation:

Dike has more than 30 local businesses, including such essentials as a convenience store/gas station, lumber yard, bank, post office, co-op, auto repair, beauty shops, craft, antique and specialty shops. The Fox Ridge housing development runs through the 18 hole Fox Ridge Country Club, 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...

Recreation:

Recreation 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:

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: Black Hills Energy 

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  Web site

Police Protection: Grundy County Sheriff’s Department   Web site

Businesses:

More than 30 local businesses

Churches:

Nine area churches serving Dike residents

Recreation facilities:

• Swimming pool
• Golf course
• Raquetball courts
• Soccer fields
• Tennis courts (lighted)
• Community parks
• Sand volleyball court
• Jogging track
• Softball/baseball diamonds
• Fitness course
• Nature area
• 30-acre lake