Cumming Photo Gallery

Cumming, Iowa is a very small Warren County town that has it now included as a contigious suburb of the Des Moines metro area. The village consists of a population of only 213 people, and is the smallest of the Des Moines-area incorporated suburbs. Cumming is situatied in relative close proximity to Norwalk, and to the attractions of Madison County. Not much information could be found on the history of the city, but it's likely the town sprung to life as a result of a railroad connecting Des Moines with the community of Martensdale to the south. The same railbed is now the home of the popular Great Western Recreational Trail, which brings some nice bicycle traffic into the community. There is no large industry or businesses to speak of in Cumming, but it's claim to fame may be that it is the home of Iowa Senator Tom Harkin, and the community's name sake has been publicized with the now famous "I love Cumming" t-shirts sold at the local pub and on the internet. While Cumming is small, there are signs of urban growth spreading to the community, with several new housing subdivisions springing up within city limits.

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Cumming Tap & Post Office - The staple of commerce in Cumming is the locally famous Cumming Tap. This building is the main commercial block in Cumming and features the t-shirts lovingly warn by locals stating "I love Cumming." The tavern is adjacent to the Great Western Bike Trail, and is a popular watering hole for many on the trail.
June 2006

Cumming Community Church -The historic Cumming Community Church dates back to the early 1900's and is located on the east end of town, next to the former home of St. John's Catholic Church. The building resembles many relgious assembly halls built across Iowa at this time, and has a significant bell tower located on the roof.
June 2006

Former St. John's Catholic Church - One of a few churches in this smallcommunity, the former home of the St. John's Catholic Church has long helped to tie a sense of community to this small burg.
June 2006

New Suburban Subdivision - In the rolling hills looking east of the old town of Cumming, new subdivisions are popping up. Cumming is very small in size, but will experience considerable growth over the coming years as the Des Moines metro area's growth expands towards Cumming.
June 2006

Sweeny's Antiques - An old gas station along Cumming Avenue is now the home of some interesting art and antiques. Cumming may not contain much of a "built environment", but it has its quirks as the smallest incorprated village considered a suburb of the Des Moines metro.
June 2006

Victorian House - A well kept, but not constructed during the period victorian home lies on the Main Street of Cumming, right down the street from "downtown." This is likely the most ornate home in Cumming currently.
June 2006

Downtown Workshop - A workshop of some kind sits on the fringe of what is considered "downtown" Cumming. Notice the faux-western motif on the facade.
June 2006