Forest City, IA

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Forest City, Iowa

  • Forest City is a city in Winnebago County, Iowa, United States. It is the county seat of Winnebago County. The city is located along the Winnebago River in the north central part of the state. Forest City is known for its small-town charm, beautiful natural surroundings, and rich history.

History[edit | edit source]

  • Forest City was founded in 1856 by Robert Clark. The city was named after its location in a dense forest. The city quickly grew due to its location on the Winnebago River and the arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century.

Geography[edit | edit source]

  • Forest City is located at 43°15′40″N 93°38′35″W. The city has a total area of 4.64 square miles, all of it land. The city is located in the north central part of Iowa, near the Minnesota border.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

  • As of the 2010 census, there were 4,151 people, 1,860 households, and 1,175 families residing in the city. The population density was 894.6 inhabitants per square mile.

Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]

  • Forest City is home to several well-known healthcare facilities. These include:
  • Hancock County Health System: A comprehensive healthcare system that provides a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, and more.
  • MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center: A large medical center that offers a variety of services, including cardiology, orthopedics, and women's health.
  • Forest City Family Practice: A family practice clinic that provides primary care services to individuals and families in Forest City and the surrounding area.

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Notable People[edit | edit source]

  • Several notable individuals have called Forest City home, including Bertha Holt, co-founder of the international adoption agency Holt International, and Max Weaver, a former professional baseball player.

Primary care doctors in or near Forest City, IA[edit | edit source]

Provider page Credentials Gender Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Petersen Joseph 1053792648 M Family Practice Britt Medical Clinic Britt IA 50423
Bottjen Burt 1477565976 M Family Practice Mercyone Clear Lake Family Medicine Clear Lake IA 50428
Diamond Renee 1295021392 F Family Practice Obstetrics/gynecology Garner Clinic Garner IA 50438
Anthony Ellis 1801959697 DO M Family Practice 730 W 3rd St Garner IA 63606 6419232651
Ostercamp Twyla 1376585380 MD F Family Practice Mercyone Forest City Family Medicine Forest City IA 50436
Grzybowski John 1679552038 MD M Family Practice 309 S 10th Ave E Mchs Albert Lea Lake Mills Lake Mills IA 50450 5155922361
Mcintire Tracey 1215909502 MD F Obstetrics/gynecology Gabrielson Clinic For Women Clear Lake IA 50428


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