Olds, Iowa

About Olds

Olds is a tiny community in southeastern Iowa, home to 174 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Olds is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 512 residents per square mile.

📰 Olds News Today

• Home 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway by Ron Olds 36 SpeedwayMedia.com · Aug 8
• 3 18-year-olds injured in southern Iowa crash weareiowa.com · Jul 11
• Darla Olds - McGraw Obituary - Iowa Park, TX Dignity Memorial · Mar 25
• Obituary for Jack Lee West Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services · Mar 9
• Gene S. Wyse Obituary Dec 15, 2025 - Olson Olson - Yoder Funeral Home · Dec 15

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What Makes Olds Unique

• The only place in America named Olds — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern 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 6 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Olds

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