Roland, IA

Roland offers a quiet, small-town rhythm surrounded by Story County farmland, just a short drive north of Ames. Daily life centers around a classic Main Street, neighborhood parks, and a town pool that stays busy with swim lessons and family get-togethers all summer long. Residents enjoy the peaceful pace of rural Iowa along with quick access to the jobs, dining, and events in Ames.

Families are part of the Roland-Story Community School District, a well-regarded system shared with neighboring Story City. That long-standing partnership brings great academic and athletic programs to local kids while Roland keeps its own distinct, welcoming feel. Between school sports, park gatherings, and friendly faces along Main Street, it is an easy place to put down roots.