Manning It's Refreshing

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Welcome to the Community of Manning, Iowa

We are Manning, Iowa and we are a proud progressive community.
From the cultivated rows of local agriculture to our brick-lined Main Street, we have a deep-rooted history of thinking ahead, stepping up to the plate, and getting things done…together. We invite you to be our guest…visit…come live...and you'll see why we say, “Manning, Iowa…It’s Refreshing.”

Businesses are thriving in Manning - find out why, and where the opportunities are to bring your business to Manning!

• Business Directory

• Economic Development Support

Thinking about moving to Manning? Or becoming more involved in the local community? All the details are here...

• Moving to Manning

• Community Calendar

If you're a visitor or resident, there are plenty of ways to enjoy your time in Manning! History, recreation, parks, trails, and day trips!

• Visitors Guide

• German Hausbarn & Attractions

Manning City Hall is here to help! Whether starting a business, moving to town, or looking for information, City Hall can help!

• City Administration

• Maintenance & Utilities

Manning - It's Refreshing!

What we love about Manning...and why we think you'll love it too!

Watch what spontaneously happened when Manning culture met visitors from nineteen African countries!!!!

In 2015, the inaugural year for the award, Manning received the Iowa Small Business Administration Community of the Year award. Manning won against cities of all sizes and was highlighted for demonstrating ideal collaborative community efforts to support small business success.

Upcoming Events:

NOVEMBER 18
SHC SOUP LUNCHEON
Sacred Heart Church
Fellowship Hall
10:30 am - 1 pm

NOVEMBER 23
WEIHNACHTSFEST
City of Manning
5 pm to 8:30 pm
See Schedule of Events

NOVEMBER 24
SHOP SMALL SATURDAY
Local Businesses
8 am to 5 pm

NOVEMBER 25
SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS
Trinity Church
3:00 pm

DECEMBER 1
MRHC AUXILIARY BAKE SALE
Plaza Snack Bar
9 am

DECEMBER 2
ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT
Zion Lutheran Church @ 6:30 pm

DECEMBER 14
RELAY FOR LIFE BAKE SALE
MRHC Conference Room 1
9 am - 12 pm

>> See Full Calendar

add your event: chamber@mmctsu.com

Recent local news can be found on Main Street Manning's Facebook page.

"In my visits to Manning, I have experienced its vibrancy - it is indeed a very special place. Their engaged citizenry unites around a common vision, and because of the commitment of both the public and the private sectors, that vision can be realized."

"Through Manning's sustained efforts and constant work to partner....The community certainly sets an example for others to follow.

Debi Durham
Director
Iowa Economic Development Authority

"There has always been something special about Manning and its residents. Several years ago, I chaired the Iowa Great Places Commission and was astonished at the vision of the community's leaders."

Bill Menner,
USDA Rural Development
State Director in Iowa

"Manning, arguably the most-innovative, hard-charging small town in Iowa."

Carroll Daily Times Herald
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Current Community Projects

Milwaukee Trestle Park

The Milwaukee Trestle Park will be located on the North side of Manning near the historic railroad trestle. The park construction is underway now and will feature a natural play area for children, a depot-themed shelter house, volleyball, bag toss games, outdoor exercise equipment, and a trail.