The town of Alleman is a hidden treasure right in the heart of Iowa. It is home to three of the four buildings in the North Polk school district. Located between Ankeny and Ames, it maintaines a small-town feel without being far from the city. 

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Alleman was named after the son of Peter (Pierre) Alleman, John Lewis Alleman, who gave land to the Fort Dodge, Des Moines, and Southern Railway for right of way. 

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Although the post office was established in 1908, Alleman is the newest town that was added to Polk County on May 18, 1973.