Buffalo Center, Iowa

Community Info

Buffalo Center was named after Buffalo Creek and platted in 1892 along with a railroad in the same year. Ten major fires in town from 1894-1982 caused factories, business buildings and hotels to burn down. Home to the first consolidated school west of the Mississippi, which allowed rural schools to send their children to town for school - in 1896. Former businesses included a railroad depot, meat market, flour mill, clay tile factory and fiberglass company.

Quality of Life

Weekly newspaper, "Buffalo Center Tribune"
Gruis recreation area (golf course, restaurant)
Swimming Pool
Public library
Bowling alley
Lion's Club
6 Churches
Medical clinic
Nursing home

Veterinarian
2 Dentists
Funeral home
Downtown shopping district
Chiropractic office
Financial institutions
City parks
Restaurants
Gas stations

Utilities and Services

Utilities

Electric - Alliant Energy
Water - City of Buffalo Center
Sanitation - Sewage Treatment Lagoon
Natural Gas - Alliant Energy
Telecommunications - Winnebago Cooperative Telephone Association

Services

Full-time Police Officer
Volunteer ambulance service
Congregate meals
Industrial waste pick-up service
65% of city streets paved
Cable TV - Winnebago Cooperative Telephone Association

Quick Reference

Population

Buffalo Center has a population of 963.

City Government

Meets the 2nd Wednesday of month at 7:00 P.M.

Buffalo Center City Hall
314 1st Avenue North West
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
Phone: 641.562.2505
Fax: 641.562.2866

Business/Organizations:

Bison Economic Development:
Bob Hassebroek
(641) 562-2353

Buffalo Center Community Development:
(641)562-2565

Buffalo Center