Dexter, IA
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Sitting just north of Interstate 80 in Dallas County, Dexter offers a quiet, small-town lifestyle about thirty-five minutes west of Des Moines. With around 650 residents, it has the open space and slower pace of rural Iowa while keeping the capital city close enough for an easy daily commute. Families in town send their kids to the West Central Valley School District, sharing campuses with neighboring Stuart and Redfield.
The town's biggest claim to fame dates back to July 1933, when Bonnie and Clyde and their gang hid out at nearby Dexfield Park. A local posse ambushed the camp, leading to a dramatic shootout that remains one of the area's favorite pieces of local folklore. You can explore photos and relics from the showdown at the Dexter Museum downtown, or take a scenic drive along the historic White Pole Road running right through town. With its quiet residential streets, quirky local history, and easy highway access, Dexter is a great fit for anyone looking to trade the bustle of the metro for a welcoming rural community.
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