About Monona
Monona is a small town in northeastern Iowa with an estimated population of 1,462.
Officially, Monona is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.36 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,075 residents per square mile.
📰 Monona News Today
- West Monona High School (Onawa, IA) Football MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Steven Chad Radloff, Postville, Iowa formerly of Monona, Iowa, July 19, 2026 Grau Funeral Homes · Jul 19
- Monona Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jul 4
- Supreme Beef will use more water than stated in permit renewal, Eastern Iowa opponents say thegazette.com · Jul 28
- Wrong-way crash injures two people in Monona County, IA KTIV · Jun 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Monona Unique
- 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Monona
- Casey's — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Monona Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Monona
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Monona
- MFL MarMac Elementary School
- MFL MarMac High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,462
Rank in state#214 of 940
Land area1.36 sq mi
Density1,075/sq mi
Coordinates43.0498, -91.3911