About Manning
Set in the western part of Iowa, Manning is a small town counting 1,390 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Manning is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.48 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 560 residents per square mile.
📰 Manning News Today
- Manning woman shot to death, suspect in custody Radio Iowa · Aug 3
- Man charged with murder after woman found dead in NW Iowa home KTIV · Aug 3
- DCI Charges Suspect with Murder in the First Degree Iowa Department of Public Safety (.gov) · Aug 3
- Jodie Manning Obituary Aug 10, 2026 martinfunerals.com · Aug 10
- Manning community members gather to remember Dr. Rylie-Shea Muhlbauer KCCI · Aug 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Manning Unique
- Positioned in western 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 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Manning
- Cliff's Place — american
- Deb's Corner Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Hausbarn · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Manning
- Four Corners Recreation Area reviews ★
- Great Western Park reviews ★
- Hausborn/Heritage Park reviews ★
- Willow Creek Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Manning
- IKM-Manning High School
- IKM-Manning Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Manning Regional Healthcare Center · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,390
Rank in state#220 of 940
Land area2.48 sq mi
Density560/sq mi
Coordinates41.9096, -95.0644