Big Rock: Community & Culture
Big Rock's civic fabric includes 1 library.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | CALAMUS PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (563) 340-2248 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 198 2ND ST, CALAMUS IA 52729 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.3 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 43 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Ames Creek Bridge
Ankeny Building
Anthony, Horace, House
Castle Terrace Historic District
Cherry Bank
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 14 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ALGONA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Big Rock+IA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=52729 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=52729 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=52729 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=52729 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 32 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 34 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 25 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 10 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Central Community Historical Society & Museum
Delmar Depot Museum
Camanche Historical Museum
Camanche Depot Museum
Soaring Eagle Nature Center
The Catholic Historical Center at St. Boniface
Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center
Sawmill Museum
Clinton County Historical Society Museum
Jackson County Historical Society Museum
Clinton Engines Museum
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Buffalo Bill Museum
Family Museum of Arts and Sciences
Young Historical Museum
Attractions (15)
Central Community Historical Society & Museum
Delmar Depot Museum
Camanche Historical Museum
Camanche Depot Museum
Soaring Eagle Nature Center
The Catholic Historical Center at St. Boniface
Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center
Sawmill Museum
Clinton County Historical Society Museum
Windmill Cultural Center
Heritage Canyon
Fulton (Martin House) Museum
Jackson County Historical Society Museum
Clinton Engines Museum
Thomson Depot Museum
Other
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | developing |
|---|---|
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.25 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |