Shipley

Few communities in central Iowa have a history as closely tied to railroad commerce as Shipley. Founded as a shipping point on the Chicago and North Western Railway, this small Story County city grew from the grain and livestock economy of the surrounding farm country. Its compact streets reflect the scale of an Iowa rail settlement, while the open, gently rolling terrain places it firmly in the Midwestern interior. Shipley lies in the South Skunk River watershed, part of a drainage system that crosses much of Story County before reaching the Des Moines River. Agriculture and transport links still shape the town’s regional setting. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Story County connects regionally.

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