Worthington

In 1858 an Englishman by the name of Amos Worthington ventured here from Cincinnati, Ohio. He chose a spot about 35 miles southwest of Dubuque in the path between Farley and Cedar Rapids that would be accessible to the Dubuque Southern railroad. He built the first general merchandise store in the area and soon another businessman by the name of Mr. Piersall built a second store. It wasn’t long before a blacksmith shop and saloon located near the two stores and this was the beginning of Worthington. It was not until October 1, 1892 that the people of the village petitioned the court of Dubuque County to become an incorporated town. An election was held with a total of 42 eligible voters, 32 of which voted yes to incorporate and the remaining 10 voting no. The Clerk of Court certified a copy of all proceedings and the date of the official incorporation of the Town of Worthington was to be January 2, 1893.

EDUCATION

Beckman Jr/Sr High School - Grades 7-12, Catholic School
1325 9th St. SE
Dyersville, IA 52040
563-875-7188
www.aea1.k12.ia.us/beckman/bhs.html
Beckman is a Catholic four year high school, 2 year junior high school with enrollment of 506.

Western Dubuque County Community Schools - Grades 1-12, Public School
3rd Ave. SE
Farley, IA  52046
(563) 744-3371
www.w-dubuque.k12.ia.us 
Western Dubuque Conty Community School District is Iowa’s largest land-sized school district at 555 square miles. There are nine attendance centers. 

St. Paul Grade School
309 3rd Ave. SW
563-855-2125

CHURCH

St. Paul’s Catholic Church
314 3rd Ave. SW
563-855-2405

PARKS & REC

Worthington Memorial Hall & Park
Located on the east side of town, 7,000 sq. ft. reception hall, Playground equipment and baseball diamond. Operated by the City 
 
Veteran Square Park
Located on Hwy. 136
Restroom facilities, swings, spring animals

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Sportsmen’s Club

Worthington Athletic Association

Worthington Junior Helpers 4-H group

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

St. Paul’s Parish Fish Fry

Worthington’s Fire Dept. Street Dance
June

Annual semi-pro baseball tournament
June-July 

St. Paul’s Parish Picnic
August 

Worthington Sportsmen’s Fish Fry
November

BUSINESSES

Brunkan Equipment
7695 Rte 136
Worthington, IA 52078
(563) 855-2434
We are an agricultural business that offers sales, service and parts for grain and livestock equipment, also have sales and service for recreational ATVs.

City of Worthington
216 1st Ave W
Worthington IA 52078
(563) 855-2825

Fidelity Bank & Trust
110 1st Ave W
Worthington, IA 52078
(563) 855-2415
www.bankfidelity.com

McDermott’s Tree & Aerial Lift Services
PO Box 53
Worthington, IA 52078
(563) 855-3010
Professional tree pruning, removal and stump removal services.

Rockville Illustration & Design
2494 330th Ave
Worthington, IA 52078
(563) 855-4075
www.rockvilledesign.com 
Provides professional artwork for businesses and organizations, including logos, brochures, posters, retail packaging and technical illustration.


Simon's Family Restaurant & Catering
202 2nd St. SW
Worthington, IA  52078
(563) 855-2055

William Burger Land Surveyors
510 3rd St. W. Ct.
Worthington IA 52078
(563) 855-2028