Arlington, IA

Tucked into the rolling farmland of northeast Iowa's Fayette County, Arlington is a quiet, small-town community with deep roots. Originally settled in 1854 as Brush Creek, the town retains its connection to the outdoors with the Brush Creek Canyon State Preserve just a couple of miles to the north. The preserve gives locals a scenic spot for hiking and birdwatching, featuring steep wooded trails, limestone bluffs, and clear streams that break up the surrounding open fields.

Daily life here centers around a close-knit rural atmosphere. Local families are served by the Starmont Community School District, which brings together students from across the area on a consolidated campus just outside town. Between local trout streams, nearby parks, and wide-open countryside, Arlington offers a peaceful lifestyle with plenty of room to breathe and a genuine community feel.