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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.”

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:

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FEBRUARY 28
​KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY
Sacred Heart Church Hall 5 pm - 7:30 pm
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MARCH 7
ST PADDY'S RIB & CHILI COOK-OFF
Hausbarn Konf Ctr
5:00 - 11:30 pm
​See Details
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MARCH 20
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY
Sacred Heart Church
​5 pm - 7:30 pm
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MARCH 21
IKM-MANNING GALA
Irwin Community Center
​5 pm - 11 pm
>> See Full Calendar
add your event: chamber@mmctsu.com
Recent local news can be found on the following FB pages: Main Street Manning, Manning Chamber of Commerce.
Search Manning's website.
"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. 

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