Scranton is a city in Iowa in the United States.

Soon after, the Cedar Rapids & Missouri River Railroad was constructed through the area, Scranton was platted in 1869. It was given its name in honor of Joseph H. Scranton of Scranton, Pennsylvania, who provided the majority of the iron rails used in the railroad's construction. In 1880, Scranton was incorporated.

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