Ogden is a smaller farm community with approximately 2,000 residents. It’s a place where small town traditions continue and where neighbors are friends. Take a stroll and you’ll be sure to enjoy some turn-of-the-century architecture. The surrounding area contains some of the state’s most beautiful scenery, as well as many places of historical note.
The city has many good things to offer: small town living, affordable housing, a vital business district, located along Highways 30 & 169, along with Union Pacific Railroad, municipal utility services, strong values, a commitment to quality education, and a connection to agricultural, railroad and coal mining heritage.
Nearby enjoy recreational opportunities such as Don Williams Lake and Golf Course, Hickory Grove Rural School Museum, the scenic Des Moines River Valley, including the Kate Shelley High Bridge, Humpback Bridge and Wagon Wheel Bridge. The City Park and the newly constructed Lincoln Walk Recreational Trail and Lincoln Prairie Park complement the many recreational activities in the area.
General Information about Ogden
Yearly Events
June:
Fun Days
Garden Tours
*Open-Air Market* - Every Third Saturday of the month during the summer.
August:
City-Wide Garage Sale
October:
Oktoberfest
December:
Taste of Christmas
Lighted Christmas Parade
Holiday Tour of Homes
** For more information, visit www.ogdeniowa.net **