For those seeking the relaxed climate of a small town, Estherville is a town on the northwestern prairie just minutes from beautiful lakes, where community is the essential fifth natural element so your impact can be great, but life is sublimely simple.
Earth: Estherville has a solid foundation as a community tied to the earth through its agricultural heritage and today's farm production. Residents are also grounded and hardworking, with a work ethic that continues to positively drive the town's economy.
Water: The community has a resilence and momentum to it, much like the winding west fork of the Des Moines River that runs through the town. Such momentum has led to the positive changes the community has enjoyed in recent years. The many lakes near here add to the quality of life.
Wind: It always blows here. The city's own Iowa Lakes Community College and it's nationally recognized wind technology program, along with two locally developed wind farms, continue to propel the city's reputation and foster its growth. Research points to the wind industry as a potential growth industry for Estherville.
Fire: In addition to our fiery meteorite landing, research identified a fiery passion to do great things in Estherville.
Community: All four elements come together in Estherville to create one very special element, the essential fifth element...Community.
