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!
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Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 8am - noon
​Phone: (641) 487-7477
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Job Postings - City of Zearing 
  • No job openings at this time​
2020 Census:  Local Numbers 
  • Iowa’s overall population grew by about 4.7%, which is more than several of our regional/peer states but less than the national average of 7.4%.
  • These figures, which will be used to calculate state revenue sharing such as RUTF and LOSST, can be found at the Iowa State University Extension website.
Making Progress:  C-N School Bond Improvement Projects
Both Zearing & Colo facility improvement projects are in full swing.  School starting Tuesday, September 7th.  Please be patient with student drop off & pick ups with school construction project still in process. 
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"we lie beneath a city of stars, counting our small town dreams" 
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