Riverside, IA
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- 652 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Located along the English River, Riverside offers a quiet small-town feel about 15 minutes south of Iowa City. With roughly 1,000 residents, it is a great fit for commuters who work at the university or medical campus and want a slower pace at home. Families have Highland Elementary right in town, while middle and high school students take a short bus ride southeast to the combined secondary campus.
The town is famous for its quirky title as the future birthplace of Star Trek's Captain James T. Kirk, which locals celebrate every summer with the annual Trek Fest. Everyday life revolves around community ballparks, local churches, and neighborhood spots, while the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort sits just east of town, offering dining, live music, and golf right in your backyard.
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