Welton, IA

united states

This tiny Iowa farming town of 114 people sits along US Highway 61 in Clinton County, about 20 miles north of the Quad Cities. The main route brings travelers up from DeWitt or down from Dubuque along the scenic Mississippi River corridor. County roads head west into corn and soybean country, while locals drive northeast to Clinton for shopping and services. The historic grain elevator still towers over the highway as a landmark for river valley travelers.