Malvern, Iowa

About Malvern

Malvern, IA is a small town located in southwestern Iowa counting 1,056 people who proudly call it home.

Malvern holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.59 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 664 residents per square mile.

📰 Malvern News Today

• Iowa woman accused of harboring runaway, authorities say WOWT · May 26
• Marty Green Obituary (2026) - Malvern, IA - Loess Hills Funeral Home - Malvern Legacy | Obituary · Jul 28
• Community rallies to keep historic Iowa grocery store open KETV · May 7
• Malvern, Iowa: The story behind this severe weather hotspot KMTV 3 News Now Omaha · Jun 18
• Teresa Lynn Stevens, 72 of Malvern, Iowa KMAland.com · Jul 25

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📰 Local News

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What Makes Malvern Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Malvern — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southwestern 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

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Malvern

• Classic Cafe — regional (café)
• C&M's Place — regional (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏫 Schools in Malvern

• East Mills Jr/Sr High School

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

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