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
Friends of the Whittemore Community Betterment Club get together on the First Thursday of each month for coffee and fresh, homemade…read more
Held annually the last Sunday in September from 8:00 - 11:30am
Breakfast is sreved in observation of the Parish Patron Saint.
A handmade…read more
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Along Broad Street in Beautiful, Downtown Whittemore
Contestant Entry Fee: $50 with a $1,000 Top 3 purse & trophies! For “Competition Rules” contact Tim at 515-320-3431 or by Email. Charcoal/Wood.
“People’s Choice” Rib Judging 4:30-5:30 pm ALL AWARDS at 6:00 p.m. A great opportunity for the PUBLIC to sample excellent BBQ!
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
