Taylor County, Iowa was established in 1847 covering an area just under 600 square miles , its population stands slightly above 6 thousand individuals whose primary activity centered on agriculture sector but nevertheless some businesses have begun developing throughout recent years providing job opportunities for locals . Bedford serves as Taylor’s county seat hosting multiple attractions though mostly catering outdoors activities such camping kayaking canoeing fishing hunting bird watching boat tours taking place either Des Moines River Wildlife Refuge nature reserve further contributing to company’s tourist appeal.