welcome  to ​ steamboat  rock,  iowa!

We are so pleased that you have found our website. Steamboat Rock, Iowa, is a primary gateway to the Iowa River Greenbelt in northern Hardin County. It is a pleasant little village in the middle of the farm fields of Iowa, but also a gem in the green necklace of the Iowa River. There is much to do, see and enjoy in and around us. Explore our site and then come enjoy our hospitality. 

The 10th annual area-wide (Ackley, Eldora, Steamboat Rock, Wellsburg) Christmas program titled

IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR 2019

will be presented on Sunday, December 8, 2:00 p.m. at the Steamboat Rock Schoolhouse gym.  We are hoping for a large choir and ask that you please join us at our first practice Sunday, November 17, 3:00 p.m. at the Steamboat Rock Presbyterian Church, with the other practices to be November 24 and December 7.  Directing the program this year will be Marlene Oelmann accompanied by Lee Wright.

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Gary Keenan of Des Moines came on Saturday, November 9th to
carve an oak tree stump into a Fallen Soldier Battle Cross. He began the work at 10:00 in the morning and was done by dark. It was amazing to see an eight foot tall stump transformed into a work of art honoring our Veterans. The cross will stand in the weather for a year to dry and season, and then will be finished so that it can last a good long time. You are welcome to come and see the completed work.
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Veterans, we thank you for your service!

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City Council is looking for donations for additional Christmas decorations
​for the community.
Could you help out?

​The Pride and Betterment Committee is seeking donations to help keep the 
Friendly Valley Times going each month. The costs include paper, copier
maintenance and postage. Please consider helping us keep the FVT an important
​part of our town's life. Thank you so much!
[contact Carol Williams at 641-868-2025 - 305 3rd St, Steamboat Rock, Iowa 50672]

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