Peterson, IA

united states

Peterson is a small farming town in northwest Iowa's Clay County with about 300 residents. Highway 10 runs through town, connecting to Spencer 15 miles south via Highway 18, which is the main route locals use for shopping and work. Longer trips typically come through Spencer from Interstate 35 or US Highway 71 near Sheldon. The town's historic grain elevator towers over the surrounding farmland and serves as a visible landmark for miles around.