Martelle, Iowa

About Martelle

Set in the eastern part of Iowa, Martelle is a tiny community counting 250 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Martelle is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 806 residents per square mile.

📰 Martelle News Today

• Martelle teen hurt after losing control of motorcycle in Linn County KWWL · Apr 5
• Lana Dee Leonard Obituary (2026) - Martelle, IA - Goettsch Funeral Home - Anamosa Legacy obituary · Mar 23
• Winner News 2026 ialottery.com · Oct 7
• Eileen F. Jacobson Obituary Jan 15, 2026 murdochfuneralhome.com · Jan 15
• Martelle, IA Weather Radar WeatherBug · Sep 9

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What Makes Martelle Unique

• The only place in America named Martelle — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern 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

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Martelle

• Grant Wood Trail reviews ★

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