Welcome to Zearing, IA
"A Great Town to Call Home"

​​Zearing is home to 554 people 
  • Home to Zearing Days Celebration
  • Founded October 17, 1883
  • One of the 3 communities that make up the Colo-NESCO School District.  Go Royals!!​
  • ​Great Local Attractions & Parks 
  • Nearby Cities - Nevada, Ames, Iowa Falls, Marshalltown
ZEARING IA.,  A rural community nestled into the north east corner of Story County. Zearing is home to almost 600 residents.  Small town Iowa with everything you need!  Zearing is known for it's great summer festival, Zearing Days and the late Dick Sparrow's once famous 40-horse hitch.
​You can always find something to do whether it is going to local shops, visiting Dakins Lake or just passing through. Dakins Lake is a favorite spot for locals and travelers with camping, hiking, fishing and other outdoor activities.  Or stop by Threshold Learning Center for an experience to remember. On Main Street Zearing you can find the Dakins Community Center, City Hall, Library, Heritage Room, Post Office, Banking, Health Clinic, Pharmacy, Car Wash, Auto Repair, Convenience Store & Food, a Pub and more!
Zearing is one of three towns that makes up the Colo-Nesco School district and houses the school's Elementary Learning Center (K-4th grades). Home of the C-N Royals!  Zearing is also home to the Lincoln Township Mausoleum. The mausoleum was certified as a historical landmark by the state in 2007, and has since seen both structural and cosmetic improvements. 
Whether you are just visiting, considering moving to town, or you are a Zearing resident.  It is no doubt Zearing is a great town to call home!

City Hall Contact Information

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 8am - noon
​Phone: (641) 487-7477
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Zearing Newsletter:
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Job Postings - City of Zearing 
  • Summer Part Time Employees - City of Zearing is taking applications for seasonal PT help. ​
Public Hearing Notice
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Utility and City Services Notices:
Jerry's Sanitation route time change - starting 3/15/2021
Jerry's Sanitation will begin their routes on Monday mornings starting at 7 AM
Zearing route residents will also be getting new garbage carts (96 gallon) with a second  cart available for $5/month
that would be added to your city water/sewer/solid waste bill.
Due to the coronavirus and the safety of our City Employees and Citizens, the Zearing City Hall will have the following in place until further notice.
  • FACE MASK IS REQUIRED TO ENTER CITY HALL
  • Please avoid any non-critical in-person visits into City Hall  
  • Please follow recommended social distancing and personal hygiene for hand washing
Please help us keep our employees safe & healthy. If possible, please call or email City Hall to complete your business.
Face to face meetings within City Hall are discouraged during the COVID-19 pandemic unless necessary. 

Water Bills – Please place in drop in box on outside of City Hall
General Complaints or Concerns – please call or email zearing@netins.net
Dakins Community Center Rentals – please call or email zearing@netins.net
Park Shelter House Rentals - please call or email zearing@netins.net
All other inquiries please call or email zearing@netins.net

City of Zearing Public Library - Open - Masks required & Social Distancing
(Phone: 641-487-7888)  (Email: zearinglibrary@netins.net)
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Zearing City Parks - Open 
Please continue to practice healthy habits to slow the spread of COVID-19 including social distancing of 6 ft. minimum
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Dakins Community Center - Open  & Available for Rentals 
Social Distancing & Masks Recommended 
Cleaning protocols and guidelines are in place.  (Must comply with any State or local COVID restrictions or guidelines)
"we lie beneath a city of stars, counting our small town dreams" 
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