Northwood, IA

Northwood is a small town located in Johnson County, Iowa. The population was 1,811 at the 2010 census. Northwood is home to many businesses and attractions that have made it one of the most popular towns in Iowa.

The town of Northwood was founded in 1868 by George W. and Martha A. (Snyder) Pomeroy. The Pomeroys were early settlers of Johnson County and were among the first to arrive in Northwood. George W. Pomeroy was a carpenter by trade and he built many of the early buildings in Northwood, including the town's first schoolhouse.

Today, much of what makes Northwood unique remains unchanged since its founding over 150 years ago: its small-town feel, its close proximity to nature (including several parks), and its diverse array of businesses and attractions that draw visitors from around the state and country. Some of these businesses include a bank, grocery store, hardware store, restaurant, barbershop/beauty salon, funeral home, post office, gas station/convenience store/grocery store combo, doctor's office/medical clinic (with satellite imaging services), law offices (two), real estate agency (three), library (four branches), fire department with ambulance service and two stations equipped with aerial ladder trucks for emergency response purposes as well as numerous other smaller businesses that make up what has come to be known as "The Village at Northwood".

One attraction that has made Northwood particularly popular is Cedar Valley Golf Course which opened in 1978 and features 18 holes of championship golf course designed by famed golf course architect Donald Ross. Cedar Valley Golf Course is also home to an 18-hole mini-golf course which is open during summer months for residents and visitors alike to enjoy!

Another attraction that has become quite popular over the past few years is The Quarry at Northwoods which offers visitors more than just beautiful scenery; it also offers opportunities for fun activities such as hiking trails*, biking trails*, fishing** (*during designated periods only), picnicking*** (*during designated periods only), playing horseshoes*** (*during designated periods only) or simply taking a peaceful walk through nature! *Hiking trails are open year-round while biking trails are open during summer months only **Fishing can be enjoyed during designated periods only ***Picnicking can be enjoyed during designated periods only but no fires are allowed