Maxwell is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States.

When the Chicago, Milwaukee, and Saint Paul railways made the decision to come to the junction of the Calamus and Indian Creek valleys, the people began moving to the railroad.

Soon, large buildings were moved from Iowa Center and Peoria City to what is now the site of the town of Maxwell.

Because of the excessive wet season and heavy snow of the winter of 1881–1882, there was a considerable flood.

Both creeks, surrounding the town, were out of their banks and formed one solid body of water just south of the depot, marooning many of the construction gangs who made their headquarters that winter in Maxwell.

Because they could not work on account of the interference of the water, two saloons sprang up and did a flourishing business.

[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.11 square miles (2.87 km2), all land.

The racial makeup of the city was 98.76% White, 0.25% Native American, 0.50% Asian, and 0.50% from two or more races.

The school is governed by a 5 person board of education, and day-to-day operations are carried out by the Superintendent and Elementary Principal.

Sports teams in the district are known as the Spartans and are part of the Iowa Star Conference along with Clarksville, Don Bosco, Dunkerton, Janesville, Riceville, Tripoli, Waterloo Christian, Baxter, Colo-NESCO, GMG, Meskwaki, North Tama and Valley Lutheran.

[13] In addition to athletics the district also offers FFA, Dance Team, Fine Arts, Yearbook committee, Champs, National Honor Society, and Cheerleading.

The Maxwell City Park is located on the west side of the town along the Indian Creek.

There are softball/baseball fields, a disc golf course, playground equipment, plumbed restroom building, RV camping lots with hookups, five shelter houses - one with a full kitchen, horseshoe pit, sand volleyball area, the Story County Freedom Rock and Army Tank display.

On the south side of the park there is a baseball and softball field, concession stand and restrooms.

This is located near the Legion Park and has playground equipment, an open shelter and tables.