Zearing, IA
- Elevation
- 1,058 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Zearing is a quiet community in northeastern Story County with around 500 residents. It offers a relaxed, rural pace while keeping you well connected to regional hubs, sitting just a short drive from Nevada, Ames, and the U.S. 65 and U.S. 30 corridors. Local kids attend the Colo-NESCO school district, and larger shopping options or healthcare services are an easy trip down the highway.
Outdoor recreation is right down the road at Dakins Lake, a popular county park featuring camping, fishing, and paved walking trails. In town, Main Street covers daily conveniences with a post office, local library, city hall, and medical clinic. Community spirit peaks each July during Zearing Days, when neighbors gather for a weekend of parades, food stands, and family events.
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