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CITY DEPARTMENTS         MAINTENANCE & UTILITIES:
  • City Streets
  • Trash & Recycling
  • Water & Waste Water (Sewer)
  • Manning Municipal Utilities
    • Light Plant
    • Natural Gas
    • MMCTSU (Communications)
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Planning for the future:  Many volunteer hours went into creating a plan for the community for the future.  It addresses current resources as well as identifies some future needs of Manning for the next 5, 10, and 20+ years. 

A copy of the 2017 Comprehensive Plan is available here.

MANNING CITY HALL
321 Center Street
Manning, IA  51455
712-655-2176

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CITY ADMINISTRATION

CITY ADMINISTRATOR / CLERK
Dawn Meyer  |  dawn@manningia.com

Dawn started with the City in 2007 as Deputy City Clerk for about six months, was City Clerk for three years, and has been City Clerk/Administrator since 2011.  She enjoys the challenges that come with working with City Government.  Her favorite aspects of the job include grant writing, public interaction, and community development.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Kathy Schwaller  |  kathy@manningia.com

Kathy and her family moved to Manning in 1992.  In October of 2019, she began working for the City of Manning as the Deputy City Clerk.  She enjoys the many different facets of the position.  Serving the public has always been a favorite part of any position she has held.
LIBRARY, PARKS AND RECREATION, CEMETERY, MUNICIPAL HOUSING
CITY OF MANNING,  PUBLIC LIBRARY  |  webpage
310 Main Street, Manning, IA  51455  |  712-655-2260
Linda Muhlbauer, Director  | library@manningia.com

Extensively remodeled in 2008 and part of the inter-library loan program.  The library features an inviting kid's section, four public computers with internet access, wifi access, public fax and copy machines, and two meeting rooms.  You can also check out e-books at Manning Library. 
CITY OF MANNING, PARKS & REC CENTER OFFICE  |  webpage
702 6th Street, Manning, IA 51455  |712-655-3861
Cory Arp, Director  |  cory@manningia.com

The Parks and Rec Department oversees the City Park, the Warren Timmerman Shelter House, the Rec Center, and multiple youth and adult recreation programs.  The newest project includes implementing a trail system in town.
MANNING CITY CEMETERY  | webpage
South on Center Street  |  712-655-2176
Kathy Schwaller, Deputy City Clerk  |  kathy@manningia.com

The Manning City Cemetery is located south on Center Street.  There are currently over 10,000 spaces and have been over 3,000 burials at the City cemetery in the last 100+ years.  
CITY OF MANNING, MANNING MUNICIPAL HOUSING AGENCY  
Terrace Apartments Office, 421 Center Street, Manning, IA 51455  
Dawn Lorenzen, Director |  terrace@mmctsu.com  | 712-655-2155

The Manning Municipal Housing Agency owns and operates the Terrace apartments, a 24-unit apartment complex.
MANNING COMMUNITY GARDENS
Southwest of City Ball Diamonds, access through alley on South Main
Kathy Schwaller  |  kathy@manningia.com  |  712-655-2176

Plots are available to rent from the city for $20 which includes tilling and on-site water.  Community Garden Agreement Form