Buffalo Bill Cody Birthday

Born: February 26, 1846 in Scott County, Iowa

The Cody Homestead, Buffalo Bill Cody’s boyhood home, is located in rural Scott County. The homestead is closed for the winter, opening the first of April. You can read about the homestead online.

• Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead

Applications for a variety of seasonal positions with the Scott County Conservation Board parks are now being accepted online.  Please go to the Human Resources webpage to apply.  Seasonal positions can start as early as April and end as late as October depending upon the position, but most are for the period from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  Salaries vary depending upon the type of position and experience or certifications required.

Firewood Alert

Keep exotic insect pests away from Iowa trees. Bringing firewood from the states of MI (Lower Peninsula), OH, IL, and IN is a violation of federal law as it may harbor Emerald Ash Borer, a major pest of Iowa's native trees. Visit with park staff or call (515) 725-1470 for more information.

• http://www.iowadnr.gov/forestry/shadetrees/eab.html

Luxury Rental Cabins

Scott County Park adds two luxury rental cabins to the park. Each cabin will comfortably sleep six, with two bedrooms, a full bathroom, living room, fireplace, and kitchen area. The cabins feature finished interiors, decks, grading and landscaping.

• Scott County Park
• Pine Grove Cabins

Online Virtual Tours

The Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village is open for the season. Check out our online virtual tour. For group tours contact the Pioneer Village Site Coordinator at (563) 328-3283.

• Pioneer Village and Wapsi Center

Camping and RV Parks

Find great camping and trailer spots at any of the following Conservation park sites:

• Scott County Park
• West Lake Park
• Buffalo Shores

Virtually Visit the Cody Homestead

The Cody Homestead is Buffalo Bill Cody's boyhood home located in rural Scott County. Buffalo Bill Cody was born in Scott County February 26, 1846:

• Visit the Homestead