About Denver
Denver is a small town in northeastern Iowa counting 1,955 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Denver is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.7 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,150 residents per square mile.
📰 Denver News Today
- PRIMER: Iowa State vs. No. 17 Denver Iowa State Athletics · Jan 31
- Denver Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
- No. 17 Denver Gymnastics Posts 196.525 in Win Over Iowa State University of Denver Athletics · Feb 1
- Brian Chamney Obituary (1960 - 2026) - Denver, IA - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier Legacy obituary · Aug 7
- Best moments of Denver vs Hudson in Iowa girls soccer state championship The Des Moines Register · Jun 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Denver Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Denver — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern 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 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Denver
- Alleycatz
- The Firehouse — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Denver
- Brandt Park reviews ★
- Denver City Park reviews ★
- Diercks Park reviews ★
- Forrest Avenue Park reviews ★
- Prestien Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Denver
- Denver Early Elementary School
- Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building
- Denver Middle School
- Denver Senior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,955
Rank in state#174 of 940
Land area1.7 sq mi
Density1,150/sq mi
Coordinates42.6682, -92.3339