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

​​Zearing is home to 528 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 Announcements: ​​
1/14/2026 NOTICE: 
Appointments are open  for the following  City boards:
      Planning & Zoning Board
      Park Board
      Board of Adjustments 
    Zearing Heritage Board
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Please contact City Hall if you are interested?   P: 641-487-7477
Help serve the Zearing Community!
​Thank you.

City hall information: 

City Hall Hours - Open to the Public: (Lobby Hours)
Monday 8am-4pm
Tuesday 8am-4pm
Wednesday 8am-4pm
Thursday 8am-4pm
Friday 8am-4pm 
Saturday-Sunday Closed 
​Phone: (641) 487-7477
Hours can vary due to Emergencies (closed most major holidays)
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Community Pride /  Honors / Recognition : 
The City of Zearing Library was the recipient of the Story County Foundation Betterment Grant   for $10,456 to remodel and upgrade the library!    Park Shelter House project is coming along nicely.  Thanks to all of those involved.   Also grant funded!!

Amy Wolmeldorf & Shay Spencer accepting the grant award for the City of Zearing Library. 
City of Zearing - Job Opportunities:
No Job Openings at this time.
City of Zearing - Property for Sale:  ​
No City property for sale at this time.
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Fundraiser - NESCO Family Medical Clinic 
The City of Zearing still has many of the reproduction posters of Zearing Iowa and Story County drawn in colored pencil by the late Carolyn Blattel-Britton. These are available for purchase   as a fundraiser for the NESCO Family Medical Clinic in Zearing. 

Carolyn Blattel-Britton of Blattel-Britton Studios completed two drawings that the City of Zearing has proudly reproduced!
0467 Zearing, Iowa and 0460 Story County, Iowa

These posters are available at the cost of one for $35.00 or two for $60.00
Shipping is available for an additional $8.00
Additionally, there is a set of 8 – 5”x7” postcards available for $12.50

To purchase or get a better view, contact City Hall at 641-487-7477 or [email protected] or stop by during business hours.
All proceeds will be used to support the NESCO Family Medical Clinic in Zearing.

To order by mail, simply fill out the form below.
Checks are payable to City of Zearing.

Colo-NESCO Elementary - Zearing 
"we lie beneath a city of stars, counting our small town dreams" 
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