Donnellson, Iowa
City · Population 859 · #315 in Iowa
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About Donnellson
Donnellson is a tiny community in southeastern Iowa, home to 859 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Donnellson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.27 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 676 residents per square mile.
📰 Donnellson News Today
- Ribbon cutting held for Lee County Floral | The Hawk Eye - Burlington, Iowa Daily Gate City · Aug 17
- Schmitz Funeral Home obituary - Lillian J. Schweer, 84, Donnellson Pen City Current · Aug 14
- Charles 'Chuck' Edward Hummel Obituary Dec 7, 2021 Printy Funeral Home · Aug 9
- Two tornadoes confirmed by National Weather Service near Donnellson, Iowa WGEM · Mar 11
- Preliminary NWS survey finds EF1 tornado near Donnellson, Iowa KWQC · Mar 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Donnellson Unique
- Positioned in southeastern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Donnellson
- Charleston Roadside Park reviews ★
- Railroad Park reviews ★
- Sugar Creek Bottoms · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Donnellson
- Central Lee Elementary School
- Central Lee High School
- Central Lee Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)859
Rank in state#315 of 940
Land area1.27 sq mi
Density676/sq mi
Coordinates40.6453, -91.5641