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Moingona, Iowa
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 Moingona, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Boone |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 515 |
| GNIS feature ID | 459166 |
Moingona is an unincorporated community in Boone County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.
History
Moingona got its start in 1866, when the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad was extended to that point. The community derives its name from the Moingona Indians. A post office was established at Moingona in 1867, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1928.
Notable people
- Kate Shelley, a local heroine and namesake of the Kate Shelley High Bridge
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