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| Heritage Farms – Dayton Township | Purchased | Award |
| Ron and Kathy Robinson | 1854 | 2006 |
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| Century Farms – Dayton Township | Purchased | Award |
| Merlyn Bixler | 1866 | 1976 |
| Coppess, Harlan and Erhmal L. | 1868 | 1976 |
| Merlin Hulse | 1885 | 1986 |
| George Hoffner | 1891 | 1993 |
| Clarence Miller | 1889 | 1996 |
| Marilyn Pruess | 1898 | 1999 |
EHM, Inc. S Geadelmann,
S. Geadelmann, Anne Austin | 1894 | 2001 |
| Edwin and Irene Decker | 1902 | 2002 |
| Roland and Mildred Mingst | 1893 | 2008 |
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| Century Farms – Fairfield Township | Purchased | Award |
| Robert Butterbrodt | 1873 | 1976 |
| Robert Niermeyer | 1872 | 1976 |
| Howard McClellan | 1884 | 1984 |
| James C and Mildred Sawyer | 1871 | 1985 |
| Jerry and Jean Goldsmith | 1883 | 1985 |
| Franklin Port Stonerook | 1886 | 1986 |
| Ralph and Sandra Becker | 1889 | 1989 |
| Walter and Nadine Lafrenz | 1888 | 1989 |
| Walter and Alma Conrad | 1884 | 1991 |
| James C. Sawyer | 1863 | 1992 |
| Dewey and Dorothy Dircks | 1892 | 1993 |
| Morris and Bernita Walker | 1895 | 1995 |
| Kenneth Conrad | 1900 | 2000 |
| Harland and Lucille Butterbrodt | 1898 | 2001 |
| Wm. Ruther Trust | 1900 | 2001 |
| James and Mary Ann Mente | 1902 | 2002 |
| Doug and Glenda Schroeder, Karen Licht | 1903 | 2003 |
| Alden and Marilyn Klahn | 1905 | 2005 |
| Lavern and Rosalyn Bergmann | 1905 | 2005 |
| Herman and Margaret Helmold | 1900 | 2007 |
| Richard and Marcia Kleppe | 1905 | 2008 |
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Others with Clarence ties
(Massillon and Springfield Twp.) | Purchased | Award |
| Paula Reinking Morlock | 1866 | 1976 |
| Edwin and Veneta Kroemer | 1878 | 1979 |
| Beverly Brink Hancock | 1879 | 1980 |
| Howard Hansen | 1895 | 1995 |
| Bricen and Arlene Krafock | 1893 | 2002 |
| Donavon and Linda Freese | 1901 | 2002 |
| Donald and Marilyn Meier | 1905 | 2005 |
| Judy Sevier | 1905 | 2005 |
| Bill and Sharon Elijah | 1882 | 2006 |
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Robinson Heritage Farm
William T. Robinson, and wife Anna came to Cedar County in 854, purchasing 160 acres of land near Clarence, Iowa. The tract of land was wild and unimproved, but William broke sod, planted crops in the fields, built a small house and a good barn, and set out a grove of trees. He and Anna lived on this farm until his death June 28, 1902 at the age of 82 years.
William E. Robinson , William T.’s son, took over the farming operation upon his father’s death. He died on the farm June 29, 1918 at the age of 64 years.
Arthur Robinson , William E.’s son, continued to farm this land. In 1920, Art married Bess Kalous and in 1928 built a new home which is the house we continue to live in. He died July 5, 1972 at the age of 80 years.
Wayne Robinson , Arthur’s son, farmed the land upon his father’s retirement, and continued the farming operation until his death October 23, 1972 at the age of 50 years.
Ronald Robinson , Wayne’s son, then took over the farm after his father’s death and continues to farm the land today.
Heath Robinson , Ron’s son, has recently moved back to Clarence, and who knows….Maybe he will someday farm the land of his ancestors.
It is interesting to note that no one other than a Robinson has ever farmed or lived on this land. It has never even been rented to anyone else.
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Clarence Century Homes
130 years and older
| Year Built | Address | Current Resident |
| 1865 | 412 4th Ave. | Frank Behn |
| 1865 | 409 6th Ave. | Gary Greathouse |
| 1868 | 503 3rd Ave. | Phil & Sharon Rouse |
| 1869 | 307 5th Ave. | Kathy Ellingson |
| 1870 | 502 8th Ave. | Andrew & Jill Hart |
| 1870 | 106 Lombard | Doug & Mary Bixler |
| 1870 | 313 6th Ave. | Vicki Benge & Christy Shipley |
| 1870 | 410 5th Ave. | Kari Burns |
| 1870 | 304 8th Ave. | Penny Staats |
| 1872 | 406 5th Ave. | Annette Kanakaras |
| 1873 | 407 7th Ave. | Nicole Smith |
| 1873 | 313 5th Ave. | Meagan thurston |
| 1877 | 306 5th Ave. | Jack & Chris Williams |
| 1878 | 417 8th Ave. | Larry & Deb Elshoff |
| 1879 | 303 9th Ave. | Jr. Peterson & Adam Kinion |
| 1879 | 414 8th Ave. | Robin & Taralynne Atkins |
120 - 129 Years
| Year Built | Address | Current Resident |
| 1880 | 300 3rd Ave. | Deanna Mizaur |
| 1880 | 310 3rd Ave. | Dale Burmeister |
| 1880 | 313 3rd Ave. | Dean & Rosalyn Claney |
| 1880 | 310 5th Ave. | Bruce & Linda Voss |
| 1880 | 407 6th Ave. | Joe & Veronica Lestina |
| 1880 | 408 7th Ave. | Harold & Patsy Goldsmith |
| 1880 | 418 7th Ave. | David & Shivana Elvik-Wiley |
| 1883 | 415 8th Ave. | Mike & Deb Spangler |
| 1883 | 315 5th Ave. | Irene Hasenbank |
| 1883 | 410 7th Ave. | Mark & Trisha Meyers |
| 1883 | 508 7th Ave. | Stephanie Carney |
| 1884 | 412 5th Ave. | Rick & Pam Myers |
| 1884 | 319 8th Ave. | Robert & Sandra Brunscheen |
| 1888 | 317 9th Ave. | Welby & Anna Leeper |
| 1888 | 405 6th Ave. | Barry & Carla McHenry |
| 1889 | 205 Lombard | Shane & Stacey Ford |
| 1889 | 302 2 Ave. | Michael & Donna Shea |
| 1889 | 306 Piatt | Ginger Jones |
| 1889 | 308 8th Ave. | David Currant, JoAnn Stolte |
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110 - 119 years
| Year Built | Address | Current Resident |
| 1890 | 202 Lombard | Ernie & Wanda Anderson |
| 1890 | 307 3rd Ave. | Mike Claney |
| 1890 | 402 Lombard | Pat & Robin Martin |
| 1890 | 302 5th Ave. | Edna Freeman |
| 1890 | 401 3rd Ave. | Leona Hunwardsen |
| 1892 | 411 8th Ave. | Brian & Michelle Wendell |
| 1892 | 601 Ball | Curtis & Stephany Askew |
| 1893 | 410 1st Ave. | James & Kim Raney |
| 1893 | 409 3rd Ave. | Arlene Frahm |
| 1893 | 308 8th Ave. | Donald & Jeanne Frahm Hahn |
| 1893 | 301 Ball | Ruby Mohr |
| 1893 | 404 Lombard | Rhoda Flockhart |
| 1893 | 312 5th Ave. | Larry Tenley & Jackie Litty |
| 1893 | 415 5th Ave. | Sharon Mayo |
| 1893 | 415 6th Ave. | Carol Mast |
| 1893 | 401 6th Ave. | Frederick & Liz Drexler |
| 1893 | 518 5th Ave. | Steve & Rose Lee |
| 1894 | 315 6th Ave. | Don & Brenda Schumacher |
| 1895 | 401 8th Ave. | Lori Nichols |
| 1895 | 302 Lombard | Gary & Helen Skinner |
| 1896 | 309 3rd Ave. | Minnie Baltisberger |
| 1898 | 216 2nd Ave. | Bruce & Diane Giebelstein |
| 1898 | 405 7th Ave. | Ron & Corrine Atkins |
| 1898 | 411 7th Ave. | Bill & Becky Konigsmark |
| 1898 | 413 8th Ave. | HSBC Bank USA |
| 1898 | 206 Lombard | Larry & Keri Havel |
| 1898 | 414 3rd Ave. | Lavern Feuss |
| 1898 | 308 5th Ave. | Clarence & Margarethe Miller |
| 1898 | 411 5th Ave. | Jodi McAtee |
| 1898 | 406 6th Ave. | Don Brinkley |
| 1898 | 416 6th Ave. | Frank & Evelyn Fisher |
| 1898 | 506 5th Ave. | Rhonda RIcklefs & Donald Sheldon |
| 1898 | 512 5th Ave. | Audrey Kahl |
| 1898 | 514 5th Ave. | Robert & Joyce Knight |
| 1898 | 501 5th Ave. | Tom Gerdes |
| 1898 | 503 5th Ave. | Chad & Renee Paup |
| 1898 | 310 7th Ave. | Roger Christophersen |
| 1898 | 312 7th Ave. | Rex Minar |
| 1899 | 408 Amos | John Roth |
| 1899 | 401 7th Ave. | Ray Steinke |
| 1899 | 316 5th Ave. | Jim Debner |
| 1899 | 304 7th Ave. | Rick & Elizabeth Alger |
| 1899 | 407 4th Ave. | Derek Meyer |
| 1899 | 517 5th Ave. | William & Lori Wiley |
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100 - 109 years
| Year Built | Address | Current Resident |
| 1900 | 89 Lombard | Steve Quick |
| 1900 | 107 Lombard | Wm. & Teresa Hoy |
| 1900 | 117 Lombard | Ed & Joyce Snowman |
| 1900 | 303 7th Ave. | Patrick Thornburg |
| 1900 | 308 9th Ave. | Annette Maschman |
| 1900 | 314 6th Ave. | Jacklynn Dunfee |
| 1900 | 402 9th Ave. | David & Lena Mears |
| 1900 | 317 6th Ave. | Elias Capdivella |
| 1900 | 401 9th Ave. | Bambi Fowler |
| 1900 | 505 8th Ave. | K. C. & Jill Syring |
| 1900 | 604 1st Ave. | Judy & Julie Feldman |
| 1900 | 109 Smith | David & Diane Berry |
| 1900 | 302 7th Ave. | Damen Cox & Heather Henkel |
| 1900 | 401 Ball | Wayne & Nicole Flockhart |
| 1900 | 403 Ball | Josh & Stacey McReynolds |
| 1900 | 509 5th Ave. | Rita & Mary Jane Kembel |
| 1900 | 404 6th Ave. | Ken & Marcia Richmann |
| 1900 | 212 Piatt | Ron & Robin Phillips |
| 1900 | 505 5th Ave. | Linda Hines |
| 1900 | 310 8th Ave. | David Urmie II |
| 1900 | 315 8th Ave. | Larry & Elda Doermann |
| 1900 | 804 Lombard | Marvin Thurston |
| 1900 | 810 Lombard | Robert M. Taylor |
| 1900 | 306 7th Ave. | Carey & Belva Sterner |
| 1900 | 513 7th Ave. | Zach Holerud |
| 1903 | 301 Lombard | Frieda Bixler |
| 1903 | 503 7th Ave. | Charles McAtee |
| 1903 | 311 4th Ave. | Kevin & Karla Tenley |
| 1903 | 104 Smith | Nadine Pasold |
| 1903 | 319 6th Ave. | Joseph & Bernadette Fulmer |
| 1903 | 502 5th Ave. | Robert & Kathy Miller |
| 1904 | 201 2nd Ave. | Jasmine Bessenecker |
| 1904 | 204 Smith | Bernice Phillips |
| 1904 | 412 6th Ave. | Jackie Sheldon |
| 1904 | 705 Smith | Joel Rouse |
| 1904 | 414 7th Ave. | Matt & Tina Brennan |
| 1905 | 505 1st Ave. | Mike & Gloria Moore |
| 1905 | 400 Piatt | Larry & Ellen Elijah |
| 1907 | 509 8th Ave. | Kimberly Brockman |
| 1908 | 203 Lombard | Dan & Jen Lange |
| 1908 | 413 7th Ave. | Ryan & Jodi Koch |
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| Year Built | Address | Current Resident |
| 1908 | 412 8th Ave. | Randy & Cindy Burken |
| 1908 | 513 5th Ave. | June Rowser |
| 1908 | 501 7th Ave. | Irene Frey |
| 1908 | 311 6th Ave. | John Baxter |
| 1908 | 321 6th Ave. | Aaron & Jen Koth |
| 1908 | 408 5th Ave. | Kevin & Carol Wenndt |
| 1908 | 408 6th Ave. | Nathan & Amanda Muhs |
| 1908 | 414 6th Ave. | Judith Johnson |
| 1908 | 101 2nd Ave. | Keith & Teri Knight |
| 1909 | 304 Lombard | Elaine Hegarty |
| 1909 | 501 8th Ave. | Christopher & Catherine Umscheid |
| 1909 | 507 6th Ave. | Curtis Stewart |
Business buildings
| Year Built | Address | Current Resident |
| 1869 | 602 Lombard | Bo-Jacks Tap, Eddie Fadaee |
| 1880 | 202 6th Ave. | Dircks Law Firm |
| 1880 | 515 Lombard | Norton Law Firm |
| 1890 | 519 Lombard | Shirts & Stuff, Bart & Lisa Miller |
| 1895 | 605 Lombard | Penney’s Market, Ken Richmann |
| 1900 | 517 Lombard | Brad & Liz Norton |
| 1900 | 620 Lombard | Graphix Plus, Brian & Michelle Wendell |
| 1900 | 618 Lombard | Clarence Telephone Co. |
| 1900 | 611 Lombard | Christopher & Jana Mosley |
| 1900 | 304 6th Ave. | American Legion |
| 1900 | 504 Lombard | Laundromat, Mike Blake |
Data provided by Cedar County Assessor’s Office April 2009.
*Homes and businesses coded as built in 1900 may be newer or older. This date is used by the assessor’s office if an accurate date is unavailable.
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Rural Schoolhouses
At one time rural schoolhouses were placed throughout the country at spaces of about every two miles. The schools were kept close together as the majority of the students walked to school, no matter what the weather. These schools were usually built on a corner of an intersection with the farmer selling the land to the county school system for $1 with a clause that if the school closed or disbanded he would receive his land back. The average building was 26’ x 34’ with many schools being built between 1833 and 1880 at a cost of $600. Due to the use of wood burners many times the schools burnt down and needed to be rebuilt. The school at Onion Grove, between Quincy and Rose Avenues on Oxford Junction Road, was destroyed by a tornado on May 18, 1898 and the students were sent to Dayton #3, section 3 of Dayton township on 110th Street. Four rural schools immediately closed when consolidation was approved in Clarence in 1920. Others followed through the years, with the rural district choosing which community school the students would attend.
As the rural schools closed, many were sold and found other uses, such as garages, granaries, and machine shops. Five schools were moved to Clarence to become homes. The first one moved to Clarence was White Cloud school from the intersection of 165th and Ocean. It became the home of Tom and Mabel Woods, at 403 Fifth St. On either side of Wenndt Realty at 107 Lombard and 117 Lombard are schoolhouses brought into town by John Dettmann and remodeled into homes. In 1935, Oak Hill School at 170th and Rose closed and in 1946 it was purchased by C.F.W. Kleppe and moved to Clarence at 408 Fifth Ave. for a home. Later in 1952, Henry Thies purchased the Hawthorne school at 200th and Rose and had it brought to Clarence , where it is still the family home. Several other schools were moved to town with the intention of being remodeled but were then found to be of inferior quality and were torn down. School buildings were moved to town to be used while the new school was being built in 1934.
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Personal Memories and Notes
