Lester, IA

Set in northwestern Lyon County, Lester offers quiet, small-town living surrounded by rich northwest Iowa farmland. The town originated as a late-1800s railroad junction and has held onto its relaxed rural character ever since. Main Street handles the daily basics with a local cafe, a bank, repair shops, and the community grain elevator. Families send their children to the West Lyon School District, which serves the surrounding rural area. While Lester provides plenty of elbow room and a calm neighborhood feel, larger shopping centers and healthcare in Sioux Falls are just a short drive to the west.