Roland, Iowa

About Roland

Roland is a small town in central Iowa counting 1,376 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Roland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.17 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,176 residents per square mile.

📰 Roland News Today

• Richard "Dewey" Roland hamiltonsfuneralhome.com · Aug 13
• Roland, IA Weather Conditions Weather Underground · Aug 15
• Roland "Rollie" Howard Kluender Obituary Aug 7, 2026 Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes · Aug 7
• Best moment of Roland-Story vs Grand View Christian high school softball The Ames Tribune · Jun 25
• Roland man charged with animal neglect after 30+ dogs rescued, sheriff says WHO13.com · Mar 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Roland Unique

• 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 8 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• City of Roland Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Roland

• Britson Park and Athletic Complex reviews ★
• Crooked Bend · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Erickson Park reviews ★
• I-35 Prairie (Scenic View) · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Praeri Rail Trail reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Roland

• Roland-Story Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Roland

🏘️ Nearby Communities