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3About West Bend, IA
West Bend is a small farming town in north-central Iowa, accessible via Highway 18 which runs east-west through the community. From Des Moines, take I-35 north to Highway 18 west (about 120 miles), while Sioux City visitors follow Highway 18 east for roughly 80 miles. The town sits amid rolling agricultural land typical of this part of Iowa, with county roads connecting to neighboring rural communities. The water tower displaying "West Bend" in large letters serves as a highway landmark for travelers.
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West Bend, IA is in United States, at 42.960, -94.446 - about 29 km north of Gilmore City, IA.
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What is the closest airport to West Bend, IA?
The closest airport to West Bend, IA is Fort Dodge Regional Airport, 68 km (about 1 h 7 min by car).