About Conrad
Conrad is a small town in central Iowa counting 1,098 people who proudly call it home.
Conrad holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 893 residents per square mile.
📰 Conrad News Today
- BCLUW principal killed in Dubuque County crash remembered as dedicated educator with ‘big heart’ KCRG · Aug 12
- Conrad remembers Principal Josh Tack with celebration of life today KWWL · Aug 17
- Lyle Gaston Obituary (1952 - 2026) - Conrad, IA - KWWL Legacy obituary · Aug 16
- BCLUW high school principal dies in weekend UTV crash WHO13.com · Aug 10
- Helen Elaine Modlin Obituary June 8, 2026 dahlfuneralhome.com · Jun 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Conrad Unique
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Conrad
- Conrad City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Conrad
- BCLUW Elementary School
- BCLUW High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,098
Rank in state#259 of 940
Land area1.23 sq mi
Density893/sq mi
Coordinates42.2234, -92.8741