Police

For emergencies, call 911. For more information about the State Center Police Department, please visit their web site: State Center Police Department.

State Center Fire & EMS

The State Center Fire & EMS is committed to the extinguishment of fires, protection of life and property, and providing needed medical services to the people of State Center and surrounding communities.

Our 48-member department consists of 12 EMT/Firefighters and 36 firefighters.  We respond to an average of 50-60 fires/accident calls and an average of 100 EMS calls each year.  In addition, we volunteer about 3900 hours of training per year.  Our EMS is a Conditional EMT-B Transport squad, providing backup ambulance service to the Marshalltown Area Paramedic Service.

We are a dedicated group of individuals providing the best service possible to our community. For more information, please see the State Center Fire & EMS web page.

Established in the former home of Mr. & Mrs. J.G. Gutekunst, the library has an architectural prominence, which acknowledges the importance of learning and reading.  The library grounds are a lovely assortment of trees and perennials.  Whether you are doing a research paper or seeking a quiet nook, you will enjoy your visit. 

Winter Hours
Monday – Friday  9:00 am – 12:00 pm; 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday  10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Kauffman Trust

Dr. Ira R. Kauffman was a physician in State Center from 1901-1932. In 1991, State Center inherited $975,646 from his estate. His will suggested establishment of a city park. As State Center already had a park, and because there was a clause in the will with an alternative, the city fathers and interested citizens met to begin discussion of what could be done with this gift. The Kauffman Trust was established in 1997. Under this Trust, any State Center non-profit entity can apply for the annual grants. Monies from the Trust cannot be used for any of the City of State Center projects that are the normal responsibility of city government and the tax payers. The income cannot be used to fund the day-to-day operating expenses of the City or for capital improvements for the City.

For a more indepth history, please see the Kauffman Trust page.

Download the Kauffman Trust Project Application as a MS Word doc.

Download the Kauffman Trust Project Application as a PDF.

All applications are due in the City Clerks Office by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 29, 2008.

State Center Municipal Electricity

State Center Municipal Electricity is a city owned electric utility that serves the electric customers in State Center and approximately 45 miles of the surrounding rural area.

The power plant and electric utility was established in 1899. The utility is under the direction of the State Ceneter city council, with four employees to carry out the daily operations.

Until 1975, all electricity was generated at the local power plant. In 1975, the power plant was interconnected with the regional transmission grid and we began purchasing power from other generation facilities.  Presently, we purchase power from the Ameron Company. The generation system is still maintained and operated as a standby facility with the ability to serve our customers at times of high demand and in emergency situation when the transmission system may be interrupted.

Business hours at the power plant are 7:30 am – 4 pm
Billing information may be obtained at City Hall, between the hours of 8-5.

Henrietta Bogan, City Clerk, 641-483-2559
Mike Kielly, Electric Supt., 641-483-2590

Marshall County, Iowa: www.co.marshall.ia.us