Van Horne, Iowa

About Van Horne

Van Horne, IA is a tiny community located in eastern Iowa counting 768 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Van Horne is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.93 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 826 residents per square mile.

📰 Van Horne News Today

• James Darren "Jim" Duncalf Obituary May 22, 2026 Phillips Funeral Homes · May 22
• Steven James Gibney Obituary (1948 - 2026) - Van Horne, IA - KWWL Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• News Van Horne Woman arrested in Iowa City Vinton Today · Feb 23
• Dolores Johnson Obituary, Age 98 - March 2, 2026 - Van Horne, Iowa Syracuse.com · Mar 5
• Donald Herman Becker | Obituaries thegazette.com · Apr 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Van Horne Unique

• The only place in America named Van Horne — 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

• 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 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Van Horne

• The Crooked Antler Bar & Grill — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Van Horne

• Big Grove Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• O'Brien Park reviews ★
• Van Horne City Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Van Horne

• Benton Community Middle School
• Benton Community Senior High School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Van Horne

🏘️ Nearby Communities