Moving to Forest City?

Forest City is a great place to live, work, raise a family, or open a business. Visit Forest City to see how friendly small city life can be in North Iowa.

Industry

Forest City, Iowa is the home of Winnebago Industries and Waldorf College. Other large employers include 3M Distribution Center and CDI.

Recreation

Forest City YMCA
City Pool, and proposed Forest City Aquatic Center
Public Tennis Courts
Skate Park

Top 10 Reasons to Move to Forest City!

  • Jobs are plentiful!
    Home of Winnebago Industries, 3M Distribution, CDI and many, many, more!
  • Housing is growing!
    4 new subdivisions--94 lots to choose from!
    Many incentives to build
  • Top Quality School Systems
    Award Winning Public Schools
    Private K-12 Christian School
    Waldorf College-- Growing 4 Year Lutheran Baccalaureate College
  • Municipal Electric Utility
    Electricity Costs One of the Lowest in the Area
  • Local Health Care
    Local Clinic with Extended Hours and Many Specialists
    Local Ambulance Service with 24-Hour Level 3 Paramedics
  • YMCA
    Indoor Pool and Health Club
    Many Youth Programs
  • Extensive Recreation Opportunities!
    Youth Park & Recreation Programs
    New Tennis Courts & Skate Park
    Many miles of Bike Trails & Walking Paths
    Expanded 18-hole Golf Course-- New Back Nine & Affordable Green Fees
  • Entertainment!
    Forest Theatre--First run movies at a low cost
    Waldorf College Performing Arts Series
    Bowling Alley
    Karaoke Several Times a Week in Several Places
  • Affordable Day Care
    Before & After School Programs Through the YMCA & Hanson Family Life Center
    Several Pre-Schools & In-Home Day Care Providers
  • Senior Housing and Activities
    Active Senior Center
    Forest Plaza Assisted Living
    Good Samaritan Adult Day Health Care & Skilled Nursing Center

More Information

Contact the Forest City Chamber of Commerce if you have more questions about life in Forest City!

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