Appanoose County is located in south central Iowa, where people have a strong work ethic and community leaders are always happy to welcome new businesses. Appanoose County is well-known for its outstanding advanced manufacturing businesses, which are served by the Appanoose County Community Railroad (APNC). Centerville, the county seat, is home to a high-quality K-12 school district, cutting-edge healthcare and hospital facilities, a vibrant shopping district and Indian Hills Community College, which provides customized job training programs for local businesses. The county also encompasses 10 other communities filled with great civic pride and two additional, excellent school districts. Also in Centerville, Honey Creek Resort is one of Iowa’s premier lodging and recreational facilities, located on beautiful Rathbun Lake.
Appanoose County is a truly an outdoor playground, featuring over 12,000 acres of public hunting ground, bountiful fishing, boating, camping, multiple hiking trails and three golf courses.
