Where You Will Come For A Visit… And Then Decide to Call It Home!
Woodbine is a western Iowa community of 1500 that offers the benefits of rural life, with easy access to big city amenities in Omaha/Council Bluffs. We are a small town where life is still alive and well. We are hard-working people connected to the farm fields and beautiful hills that surround us.
That spirit of dedication and innovation can still be felt in the halls of our Community School and on the brick streets of our historic Main Street District. Experience Woodbine’s can-do attitude and share all that INSPIRES us: our families, our land, our labors, our stories.
We love our town…you will too!
Community Organizations
- Boy Scout & Cub Scout Troops
- Girl Scout Brownie Troops
- Black & Gold Activity Booster Club
- C.U.B.S. (Community United for a Better School)
- Harrison County Genealogical Society
- Woodbine Kiwanis
- Woodbine Key Club
- Optimists of Woodbine
- PEO Service Sorority
- Woodbine Alumni Association
- Woodbine Little League – Football, Softball, Baseball
- Woodbine Saddle Club
- AYSO Soccer
Public Services
- Woodbine Municipal Light & Power (Water & Electric)
- Woodbine Public Works (Streets, Gas, Sewer)
- Harrison County REC – Rural Electric Company
- Woodbine Police Department
- Woodbine Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department
- Woodbine Carnegie Public Library
- Woodbine Food Pantry – Outreach Center
- CHI Clinic
City Park / Athletic Complex
- Playground Area
- Large & Small Shelter House
- Outdoor Stage
- Tennis / Basketball Courts
- Softball Fields
- Baseball Fields
- Soccer Fields
- CREW Center – Wellness / Recreation Center with an Indoor / Outdoor Pool
White Floral Gardens
Located at the corner of 11th & Park Street, White Floral Gardens offers the visitor a small escape into the wonders of nature. Donated by Herbert and Lena White in 1973, it was their desire that this small piece of real estate remain as a “beauty spot” and seen as an asset for the City of Woodbine. Located in the gardens are a variety of plants, shrubs and trees that are not only decorative but also rare & valuable. Come sit, take in nature, strike a yoga pose, & recharge your batteries in this beautiful garden that is maintained by a dedicated volunteer group.
Historical Zell Millard Park
Named for a former Mayor of the City of Woodbine, & one of the City’s most progressive leaders, Zell Millard was truly a remarkable man! On the corner of 3rd & Lincoln Way Street, located in this charming park is Merry Brook School Museum, the Hawthorne House, Illinois Central Railroad Depot, a Caboose, and the office of the Harrison County Genealogical Society.
Merry Brook School was a one-room school built in Woodbine in the 1890s. Hawthorne House is a classic example of a mid-1800’s Hall & Parlor House. Construction used hand-hewn timbers and early sawn lumber as evidenced in the exposed structure in the cellar. The Genealogical Society has indexed 39 county cemeteries and amazed many obits for visitors to study.
Amenities & Offerings
Woodbine Community School – Preschool / Elementary / Middle School / High School
501 Weare Street
Elementary School – 712-647-2550
Middle / High School – 712-647-2227
An award-winning school district, the campus hosts educational services for Preschool through High School “under one roof.” College credit/dual credit courses, and a wide variety of extra-curricular activities are available to students. In 2019/2020, the Woodbine Community School District was recognized as a “Highest Performing School” in both Elementary and High School. The District scored in the top 12% of all Iowa schools!
The District partnered with the Woodbine Community Foundation (not city related) and the City of Woodbine to construct the Woodbine Regional Wellness Center. This facility will be located in the Athletic Complex on the west side of town below Park Hill. Each entity came together to build a complex that will house an indoor/outdoor pool, walking track, exercise equipment, gymnasium, locker rooms, concession stand, and three rooms designated specifically for STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics.
Harrison County Conservation Board (HCCB)
HCCB is located just a little over 5 miles outside of the City of Woodbine to the west. Located in the beautiful Loess Hills, HCCB manages 17 park and wildlife areas, with almost 1,800 acres for outdoor recreation. Down the hill from HCCB headquarters is Willow Lake Recreational Area. Home to 41 camping spots with electrical hookups and 6 modern cabins, this little slice of heaven is a perfect place to spend a day, a weekend, or a week! There is a sandy beach area to swim at on those hot Iowa days and plenty of room to cast a line for some great fishing! Reservations can be made at: http://harrisoncountyparks.org.
Also located on the property are playgrounds, public restrooms, a large & small shelter house & a horseshoe pit. For those of you who like to hike, there is a rugged natural trail system that stretches around the lake!
Throughout the year, HCCB offers conservation education programs for schools, civic organizations, & community groups – both young & old.