Welcome to Iowa’s Limestone Capital

We’re excited to have you here! Look around our website to find more information about our small town community. We are adding new items daily.

Hometown Pride

Hometown Pride committee

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Tractors parked during Gilmore City Fun Days 2016

Gilmore City Fun Days 2022 Events and entry forms are located on the calendar.

See more photos from Gilmore city’s biggest summer celebration on Facebook.

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Sites to See

There are plenty of sites to see throughout Pocahontas county, including the Gilmore City Quarry!

Find More Local Adventures

View of Gilmore City water tower through trees

Gilmore City Public Library

Library

Gilmore City Fire & Rescue

Gilmore City Fire and Rescue Facebook

Gilmore City Welcomes You!

Gilmore City is primarily a farming community. Families here have ties to this community dating back since it founded back in the 1800’s. Gilmore City is located on the line between Pocahontas and Humboldt counties and was named in honor of superintendent C.N. Gilmore of Des Moines.

County Events

Utilities

Agendas & Minutes

Explore our city

Businesses

Schools

Parks & Rec

Emergency

Library

Churches

Follow along with city announcements and updates on Facebook.

Check It Out

Discover parks and recreation sites throughout the county.

See County Parks

Gilmore City Hometown Pride volunteers working on Paint Iowa Beautiful grant project

Become involved with your local hometown pride and volunteer!

Become Involved

Looking for local news? Check out our local newspapers

Are you new to our city?

Welcome to Gilmore City – we’re so happy you’re here!

Getting Settled Illo NewResident

I love living here because…

I have live in small towns and large cities, and I just love the feel of a small town. the people, the small school, and friendly staff of the businesses.