Stuart, IA

united states

Stuart is a small farming town in southwest Iowa that serves as Adair County's seat. Located 12 miles south of Interstate 80 via Highway 25, it's a quick detour for I-80 travelers or a convenient stop between Des Moines and Omaha. The town sits in gently rolling agricultural country along the Middle Raccoon River. Stuart's standout landmark is its 1902 brick courthouse with a distinctive clock tower that dominates the downtown skyline.