Bode, Iowa
City · Population 304 · #559 in Iowa
About Bode
Bode is a tiny community in northern Iowa counting 304 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Bode is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.4 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 760 residents per square mile.
📰 Bode News Today
- Nick Capesius Obituary (2026) - Bode, IA - Lentz Funeral Home - Algona Legacy obituary · Apr 5
- Stanley Curtis " Stan" Townswick Obituary Apr 27, 2026 Helms Funeral Home · Apr 27
- Oh, happy day! Why this farmer loves to see machinery leave his farm Farm Progress · Nov 13
- Rita Marie Bode Obituary Jul 6, 2016 Waterbury Funeral Service · Nov 1
- Woman pleads guilty to assault for allegedly stabbing pregnant woman at an Iowa City bar - Iowa City Press-Citizen Iowa City Press-Citizen · Sep 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bode Unique
- The only place in America named Bode — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🏫 Schools in Bode
- Twin Rivers Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)304
Rank in state#559 of 940
Land area0.4 sq mi
Density760/sq mi
Coordinates42.8680, -94.2862