Donnellson, IA

Donnellson is a quiet, close-knit community of around 900 residents in southeast Iowa’s Lee County. Located near the intersection of Highway 2 and Highway 218, it gives residents a relaxed rural pace along with an easy drive to larger neighboring towns like Fort Madison and Keokuk. The town originally grew as a 19th-century railroad hub, and you can still see that history at Depot Park, where the old train station and classic bandstand host community gatherings throughout the year.

For families looking to relocate, Donnellson is home to the consolidated campus for the Central Lee Community School District, drawing students from several neighboring towns. It is also well known across the region for hosting the Lee County Fair, Iowa's oldest county fair, which fills the summer with livestock shows, track events, and local celebrations. Between its active schools, Main Street library, and welcoming atmosphere, Donnellson provides a comfortable, authentic small-town setting in the heart of the county.