Winnebago County, Iowa was founded in 1851 occupying an area of 411 square miles , its population estimated about 11 thousand individuals whose livelihood depends heavily on agricultural production such crops livestock dairy products food processing etc while some businesses have started developing throughout recent years offering employment opportunities locals . Forest City serves Winnebago’s most populous city hosting multiple attractions such as pools golf courses playgrounds further contributing company’s tourist appeal . Outdoorsy activities include swimming hiking fishing kayaking canoeing boat tours all taking place either local state parks forests allowing visitors enjoy wonderful scenic views breathtaking landscapes .