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About Promise City, IA

Promise City is a tiny farming community in south-central Iowa with just over 100 residents. Located in Wayne County's rolling agricultural landscape, it's accessible via Highway 2 and local roads connecting to Centerville, about 15 miles east. The nearest Interstate 35 access is roughly 30 miles away near Lamoni. The town's hopeful name reflects the optimism of its original settlers.

Where is Promise City, IA on the map?

Promise City, IA is in United States, at 40.747, -93.150 - about 9 km north of Seymour, IA.

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The closest airport to Promise City, IA is Des Moines International Airport, 130 km (about 2 h 1 min by car).

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