McClelland, IA
- Elevation
- 1,242 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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McClelland got its start in 1903 as a stop along the Chicago Great Western Railroad, quickly growing to support the surrounding farms across Pottawattamie County. The bustling depots and grain elevators of that era helped shape the town's compact layout, which still opens right up to scenic farm country. Today, it remains a peaceful community where neighbors know each other and life moves at a relaxed pace.
Living here gives you the quiet of rural Iowa without leaving modern conveniences behind. Local students attend schools in nearby Underwood, and commuters can reach the jobs, dining, and shopping of Council Bluffs and the Omaha metro in about twenty minutes. It is a great fit for anyone looking for open space, starry nights, and a small-town atmosphere while staying an easy drive from the city.
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