Whittemore is honored to now be known as the "Home of Kossuth County's 'Freedom Rock'"!
Painted the week of June 29-July 2, 2015, the public is invited to view this…read more
Consider giving to the Don J. Whittemore Endowment Fund.
There is still time to donate to the Don J. Whittemore Endowment Fund and receive the 25% State of Iowa income…read more
2nd Annual Whittemore Rocks! Amateur BBQ Ribfest. Held along Broad Street Downtown Whittemore.
Check in time is…
5th Annual 5K Spirit Run/Walk Church Fundraiser. Check-in at St. Michael's Parish Center. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with Fun…read more
Saturday, May 25, 2019
LIVE Music* Keifer Brandt & Scott Larsen * - Street Dance to follow event!
Contestant Entry Fee: $50 with a $1,000 Top 3 purse & trophies! For “Competition Rules” contact Tim at 515-320-3431 or by Email. Coolers allowed; electricity available.
A great opportunity for the PUBLIC to sample excellent BBQ! ($7.00 per person for public to taste ribs in “People’s Choice”)
“People’s Choice” Rib Judging 4:30-6:00 pm ALL AWARDS at 6:30 p.m.
Whittemore is located in the western part of Kossuth County. The town was established in 1878 and is named for a Milwaukee Railroad engineer, Don Whittemore. The town motto is “Proud of our past, excited for our future!”. Whittemore features a municipal swimming pool, Noah’s Park, a community center, a public library, and the county-owned “Siems Park” south of town. New in 2015 and beyond, Whittemore is now home to the Kossuth County "Freedom Rock"! It can be viewed west of the American Legion Hall at 601 Broad Street. There are a variety of annual events held in Whittemore. A two-day town…read more
