Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead
The boyhood home of Buffalo Bill Cody, government Scout and Wild West Showman, is located in the broad valley of the Wapsipinicon River, a short 20 minute drive from I-80. The 1847 farmhouse, entered in the National Registry of Historic Places, was built by Isaac Cody, Buffalo Bill's father, of native limestone and contains walnut floors and trim.
The Homestead has been restored and furnished with items typical of the mid-19th century. Cody Homestead is nestled in scenic hillside overlooking the rich Iowa prairie where buffalo graze on the land surrounding the house. The Cody Homestead is air conditioned.
OPEN APRIL THRU OCTOBER:
SAT, SUN, & HOLIDAYS (closed weekdays)
9 AM - 5 PM
Adults $2, 16 and under free.
Located at 28050 230th Ave, at Bluff Road
Scott County, Iowa
Phone: (563) 328-3290
Features
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 3:00pm
The Scott County Conservation Board normally meets the second Wednesday of every month at the West Lake Park Headquarters office. Find agendas and minutes when available.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 5:00pm
Step back in time with frontier legend Beartooth Billy, a colorful impersonator bringing to life the rugged era of early cattle drives and buffalo hunting in the American West.
Starts at 5 pm with FREE ADMISSION.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Part-time) $16.00 to $18.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Friday, August 22, 2025, 4:30pm Central Time. (10 days remain)
Saturday, August 30, 2025 - 1:00pm
Monday, September 1, 2025 - 12:00am
Scott County offices will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025 in observation of Labor Day. Have a safe Labor Day weekend.
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 8:00am
Join the Wapsi Staff for its 5th Annual Monarch Migration Fun Run benefiting the Friends of the Wapsi Center. It is a 5K self timed trail run, with the run starting at 9:00 am. Check in starts at 8:30 am. Registration includes a t-shirt & refreshments.
Registration closes on September 13th. Must register by August 24th to be guaranteed a shirt.
go to : http://getmeregistered.com/MonarchMigrationFunRun to register!