Baxter, IA
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- 1,005 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Located northeast of Des Moines, Baxter has the kind of small-town charm where neighbors know each other and community pride runs deep. The town has a quirky history, too. Back in the 1880s, residents picked up nearly every building and moved a mile down the road to meet the new railroad tracks. Today, that collaborative spirit is best seen in the town library, which shares its space and book collection directly with the local school. It is an easy commute to the metro for anyone seeking a quieter pace.
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