Calmar, Iowa

About Calmar

Calmar is a small town in northeastern Iowa, home to 1,100 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Calmar is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.12 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 982 residents per square mile.

📰 Calmar News Today

• Dianne Wiltgen Obituary Sep 20, 2026 Helms Funeral Home · Sep 20
• Arlene Huinker Obituary (2026) - Calmar, IA - Helms Funeral Home - Decorah Legacy | Obituary · Oct 7
• Calmar, IA Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Sep 10
• Schedule - South Winneshiek Warriors (Calmar, IA) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Oct 2
• Calmar Fire and Rescue firefighter passes away KTTC | Rochester, MN · Mar 17

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What Makes Calmar Unique

• The only place in America named Calmar — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Calmar

• Calmar Lions Park reviews ★
• Calmar Pool Park reviews ★
• Lake Meyer County Park reviews ★

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🏫 Schools in Calmar

• South Winneshiek High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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