Earlham. A small city with prairie horizons and a get-to-know-you pace, yet an easy run to Des Moines via I‑80. Historic storefronts host community gatherings at the Bricker-Price Block, while tree-shaded neighborhoods put you close to ballfields, the library, and local cafés. City services feel personal, and you’ll find youth sports, volunteer groups, and seasonal festivals anchoring the calendar. Weeknights feel unrushed; weekends might mean a short hop to Waukee for big-box errands or dinner, then back in time to watch the sunset over open farmland.
For families, the Earlham Community School District offers a single-campus K–12 experience known for small class sizes, strong athletics, and hands-on ag and STEM programs. Outdoor time is easy to find: river bends, a limestone ridge, and the historic Harmon Tunnel at Pammel Park lie just minutes away in Madison County, and nearby Winterset adds famous covered bridges and the John Wayne Birthplace & Museum for history buffs. Housing ranges from classic early-1900s homes near downtown to newer builds on spacious lots, with a price point that stretches your dollar compared with metro suburbs. If you’re weighing a move, or ready to sell and start a new chapter, Agent Pronto can quickly connect you with a top local real estate professional who knows Earlham inside and out.