Come see what makes Calhoun County a great place to visit, and an even better place to call home.
With scenic landscapes, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed pace of life, the county offers a refreshing escape while still being within easy reach of Fort Dodge and Des Moines.
Beyond its natural beauty, Calhoun County is built on strong communities, quality schools, and family-friendly amenities. With reliable internet, local businesses, and a supportive environment for families, it’s a place where visitors often find themselves wanting to stay a little longer… or put down roots for good.
Blog & News
Browse news and blogs highlighting living in Calhoun County.
The 2026 WHO Great Iowa Tractor Ride made its inaugural visit to Calhoun County this week, bringing hundreds of tractors, visitors from across the country, and a celebration of Iowa's agricultural heritage to our communities.
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Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is proud to announce the launch of Leadership Calhoun, a new leadership development program designed to cultivate and connect emerging and established leaders in the region.
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Senator Joni Ernst Presents Award to Third-Generation Company in Calhoun County
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From the great outdoors to a variety of education and health care options to affordability, here are seven key reasons our residents call Calhoun County home.
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Gorilla on the Golf Course!
Calhoun County Artwork Finds a New Home at Twin Lakes Golf Club
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!
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As the weather warms up, this is prime time to explore more of Calhoun County. If you’d like to enjoy some hidden gems without breaking the bank, here are some fun experiences you can enjoy around Calhoun County, all at low or no cost.
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Sometimes it’s easy to take things for granted, especially if they’ve been around a long time. Consider the Western Days celebration and annual rodeo in Lake City.
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The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude, especially in Calhoun County.
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There are some structures that have stood the test of time in Lake City’s downtown business district, including Lake City Hardware. The Lake City Graphic described the structure as a “magnificent building” when it was completed in 1898.
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Many rural communities across Iowa are struggling with housing shortages, but Lohrville is embracing a creative approach to this challenge. From the outside, their solution looks like a modern, ranch-style home on the north side of Highway 175. There’s so much more to this remarkable story, though.
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Plenty of Iowa’s rural communities support pancake days or soup suppers, but there’s nothing quite like Jolley’s Famous Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast. Comfort-food aficionados willing to brave Iowa’s icy winter mornings swell the population of this tiny Calhoun County town (approximate population 28) by at least five to six times when breakfast is served.
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Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean we can’t play outside here in Calhoun County. If you think there’s nothing exciting to do here in the winter, you haven’t been to TWINterfest at Twin Lakes, which offers everything from thrilling ice oval races (with motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs) to relaxing snow yoga (“snowga”) to the polar plunge, where you can literally jump in the lake!
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Walking into the J&J Candles shop south of Manson is a total sensory experience, from the vibrant rows of colorful candles on the display shelves to the enticing aromas near the work area where new candles take shape. Overseeing it all is Janis Miller, the self-proclaimed “Crazy Candle Lady.”
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