Iowa Highway 144
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Iowa Highway 144 is a state highway in central Iowa
. The highway has a length of 34 miles (54.7 km) and runs in a north–south direction. It begins in Perry
at an intersection with Iowa Highway 141
, while it ends at an intersection with Iowa Highway 175
between Gowrie
and Harcourt
.
in the southern part of Perry
. Iowa 144 heads north along First Street where it intersects Willis Avenue, a former alignment of Iowa 141 before it became an expressway. North of Perry, Iowa 144 enters Boone County
for just under 5 miles (8 km). The Boone County stretch of Iowa 144 is predominantly east–west, while the rest of the highway is north–south.
In Greene County
, Iowa 144 turns to the northwest, along an abandoned railroad line, and goes through Rippey
. Three miles (3 miles (4.8 km)) northwest of Rippey, the highway turns to the north and travels another three miles to Grand Junction
. At Grand Junction, Iowa 144 crosses the main Union Pacific Railroad
line before intersecting U.S. Route 30 on the northern side of town. North of Grand Junction, Iowa 144 continues north through Dana
and passes near Paton
before ending at Iowa Highway 175
halfway between Gowrie
and Harcourt
.
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
. The highway has a length of 34 miles (54.7 km) and runs in a north–south direction. It begins in Perry
Perry, Iowa
Perry is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States, along the North Raccoon River. The population was 7,633 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area....
at an intersection with Iowa Highway 141
Iowa Highway 141
Iowa Highway 141 is a major east–west highway in the western and central portions of the state. It is the most direct link between Sioux City and Des Moines. It also serves as a freeway link between Des Moines and the outlying communities of Perry, Granger, and Grimes. Iowa 141's western...
, while it ends at an intersection with Iowa Highway 175
Iowa Highway 175
Iowa Highway 175 is a main east–west route in the northern portion of the state. The highway has a length of . Iowa Highway 175 enters the state by a Missouri River crossing between Decatur, Nebraska and Onawa. The highway continues westward as Nebraska Highway 51. Iowa 175's eastern...
between Gowrie
Gowrie, Iowa
Gowrie is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,038 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Gowrie is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
and Harcourt
Harcourt, Iowa
Harcourt is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 340 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Harcourt is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
.
Route description
Iowa Highway 144 begins at Iowa Highway 141Iowa Highway 141
Iowa Highway 141 is a major east–west highway in the western and central portions of the state. It is the most direct link between Sioux City and Des Moines. It also serves as a freeway link between Des Moines and the outlying communities of Perry, Granger, and Grimes. Iowa 141's western...
in the southern part of Perry
Perry, Iowa
Perry is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States, along the North Raccoon River. The population was 7,633 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area....
. Iowa 144 heads north along First Street where it intersects Willis Avenue, a former alignment of Iowa 141 before it became an expressway. North of Perry, Iowa 144 enters Boone County
Boone County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 26,306 in the county, with a population density of . There were 11,756 housing units, of which 10,728 were occupied.-2000 census:...
for just under 5 miles (8 km). The Boone County stretch of Iowa 144 is predominantly east–west, while the rest of the highway is north–south.
In Greene County
Greene County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 9,336 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,546 housing units, of which 3,996 were occupied.-2000 census:...
, Iowa 144 turns to the northwest, along an abandoned railroad line, and goes through Rippey
Rippey, Iowa
Rippey is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 319.-Geography:Rippey is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
. Three miles (3 miles (4.8 km)) northwest of Rippey, the highway turns to the north and travels another three miles to Grand Junction
Grand Junction, Iowa
Grand Junction is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States. The population was 964 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Grand Junction is located at ....
. At Grand Junction, Iowa 144 crosses the main Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad
The Union Pacific Railroad , headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is the largest railroad network in the United States. James R. Young is president, CEO and Chairman....
line before intersecting U.S. Route 30 on the northern side of town. North of Grand Junction, Iowa 144 continues north through Dana
Dana, Iowa
Dana is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States. The population was 84 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Dana is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
and passes near Paton
Paton, Iowa
Paton is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States. The population was 265 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Paton is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
before ending at Iowa Highway 175
Iowa Highway 175
Iowa Highway 175 is a main east–west route in the northern portion of the state. The highway has a length of . Iowa Highway 175 enters the state by a Missouri River crossing between Decatur, Nebraska and Onawa. The highway continues westward as Nebraska Highway 51. Iowa 175's eastern...
halfway between Gowrie
Gowrie, Iowa
Gowrie is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,038 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Gowrie is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
and Harcourt
Harcourt, Iowa
Harcourt is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 340 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Harcourt is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
.