Pleasantville
When the movie Pleasantville was released, the movie company held a contest to find the most ideal Pleasantville…and Pleasantville, Iowa, was chosen. Pleasantville is a charming community with great restaurants, park and downtown.
History
The town of Pleasantville was laid out in 1849. The first schoolhouse was built in 1847 and the term was only three months long at a cost of $2 per pupil. Early records show annual shipments from the Pleasantville area of 180,000 bushels of corn, 40,000 bushels of wheat, 30,000 bushels of oats, 765 head of cattle and 12,240 head of hogs.
Famous Residents
- Earl Wagner
Earl was named “Iowa’s Best Race Car Driver” by the Des Moines Register in 1985. Earl was inducted into the National Sprint Car hall of Fame in 2008 and a mural in Pleasantville honors his memory.
- Gladys Black
Gladys was known as “Iowa’s Bird Lady” and a resident of Pleasantville. She wrote a column in the Des Moines Register for 18 years on birding.
About The Red Rock Area
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Upcoming Events
May, 2012
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- Knoxville Championship Cup Series #5
- IRA vs. Knoxville - McKay Insurance / Allied Insurance Night. Races...
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- Pella Cycling Club Show'n Go Ride
- Ride will start promptly at 7:30 a.m.
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- Pella Cycling Club Show'n Go Ride
- Ride starts at 6 p.m. Please arrive before 6 p.m. to make sure you...
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- Red Rock's Wildlife
- 7 p.m. Friday, May 25 at the Whitebreast Campground.
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- Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series #6
- Plus 305's. Races at 6:45 p.m.
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- Pella Cycling Club Show'n Go Ride
- Ride will start promptly at 7:30 a.m.
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- Red Rock's Wildlife
- 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 26 at the Wallashuck Playground.
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- Summer Grilling Demo
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm$15 per person, plus tax; Harvest Club member & 1...
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- Marion County Pioneer Days
- 8 am - 4 pm. Crafts, demonstrations and food. The museum and...
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- Pond Exploration
- 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 27 at North Overlook Camground.1:00 p.m....
