Bernard, Iowa

About Bernard

Set in the eastern part of Iowa, Bernard is a tiny community with an estimated population of 117.

Officially, Bernard is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.09 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,300 residents per square mile.

📰 Bernard News Today

• DeWayne W Beecher leonardfuneralhome.com · Jul 17
• Obituary information for Connie Lee Nissen Carson Celebration of Life Center · Jun 23
• Lois R. Donovan Obituary Mar 14, 2026 Reiff Funeral Home · Mar 14
• Bernard Fallon Obituary - Iowa City Press-Citizen Iowa City Press-Citizen · Apr 15
• Marion police release bodycam footage, new details in fatal shooting of 18-year-old KCRG · Mar 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Bernard Unique

• The only place in America named Bernard — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.09 sq mi.
• Positioned in eastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Bernard

• Pearl's Place — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bernard

• Bowstring Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Fillmore Recreation Area reviews ★
• IHAP Jackson 1 · Nature reserve reviews ★
• McCarthy Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Pear Street Pavilion reviews ★
• Whitewater Canyon Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Bernard

🏘️ Nearby Communities