Nemaha, Iowa 50567

Nemaha is a tiny town in northwest Iowa located equidistant between Sioux City and Fort Dodge (and locally between Storm Lake and Sac City) at the intersection of county roads M50 and D15.

The population is around 100 people, down from almost 200 recorded in 1914. It was platted in 1899 at the northwest corner of Section 22 in Delaware Township, Sac County, Iowa. The town incorporated in 1914 and has remained incorporated ever since with a very active city council who strive to keep the town alive and presentable.

Nemaha Hit by Windstorm   •   August 8, 2010

A wind-storm with a lot of lightning and accompanying rain rushed through the town Sunday evening, August 8, 2010. At least 3 large trees were downed along with power lines. The town and surrounding area were left without electricity for over 12 hours.




A large tree blocked the street by the church but didn't harm the building. By the middle of the next morning, volunteers had cut it up and hauled it out of town.






A falling tree destroyed Cricket and Dewey's garage.







A third tree moved about 10 feet from its base and rested against Loggin's house. While the roof appeared to be holding the weight, there may be some damage not visible until the tree has been removed.

A barn a couple of miles north of Nemaha was moved off its foundation. Though still standing, it has major structural damage to the base.





 

Also hard-hit was Storm lake with lots of trees and power lines down. There was significant damage to many business buildings though most were able to open the next morning after electricity was restored. A tree crushed 3 vans at Buena Vista University, a camper blew on its side in a campground, and a tree ended up in the livingroom of a house in Lakeside. There were many other vehicles and buildings in residential areas damaged by falling trees throughout the city.

Nemaha's Largest Business

Nemaha Milling is Nemaha's largest employer serving all of the surrounding area. They have been serving grain and livestock producers since 1975.

Their modern State of the Art Swine Nutrition Center was built in 2003.

Be sure to visit their website at www.nemahamilling.com

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Nemaha's Newest Business   •   Schiltz Manufacturing

Schiltz Manufacturing was established in the mid-1980’s and opened the Nemaha site in 2009. They build Center Unload Systems custom-built to your bin specifications.  If you have an existing bin and need to replace the rusted out tube in your concrete floor, this system is the best solution. You can install the Schiltz Center Unload System in each of your bins and purchase only one power head and/or sweep auger as they can me moved from bin to bin. They also manufacture grain sweep tunnels and aeration equipment. Click Here  to visit their website.

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The name of Nemaha is an Indian word meaning "muddy water". This was characteristic of the level land at the time since much of it was swampy. Telephones came to town about 1907 with a magnetic exchange that required a full-time operator. Electricity arrived around 1918.

To view a current weather map, be sure to visit www.nemahaweb.com