City of Manchester, Iowa

City of Manchester, Iowa This is the official page for the City of Manchester, Iowa. Manchester is the Delaware County seat located on Iowa Highway 13 and 4-lane U.S.

Highway 20, with a population over 5000. Manchester is often referred to as the “heart of the golden triangle”-that is, an equal distance between Cedar Rapids, Dubuque and Waterloo. Manchester filed for incorporation in 1866. Originally the community was called Burrington, however to avoid confusion with Burlington, the post office named the community Manchester.

See you tonight!
09/10/2026

See you tonight!

The sky comes alive tomorrow night as the City of Manchester finally gets to bring the drone show to

We’ll have a great lineup of food trucks at Music on the Maquoketa on Thursday, September 10th:🍔 2 MIT Burgers🍴 Street B...
09/09/2026

We’ll have a great lineup of food trucks at Music on the Maquoketa on Thursday, September 10th:

🍔 2 MIT Burgers
🍴 Street Bites
🍦 Dingers D'Lite
🔥 Hibachi Time
🍨 Mimas Ice Cream
🥤 M6 Sips

Grab dinner, find a spot along the river, enjoy The Detour Band at 5:30 p.m., and stick around for the drone show at 8:30 p.m.

📍 Riverfront Park

Tendremos una excelente selección de food trucks en Music on the Maquoketa el jueves, 10 de septiembre:

🍔 2 MIT Burgers
🍴 Street Bites
🍦 Dingers D'Lite
🔥 Hibachi Time
🍨 Mimas Ice Cream
🥤 M6 Sips

Disfruta de una deliciosa cena, encuentra un buen lugar junto al río, disfruta de Detour Band a las 5:30 p.m. y quédate para el espectáculo de drones a las 8:30 p.m.

📍 Riverfront Park

09/09/2026

The City of Manchester is proud to welcome the Iowa Firefighters Convention to our community!

We’re especially grateful for our Manchester Volunteer Fire Department and for the firefighters across Iowa and throughout the nation who answer the call, serve their communities, and help keep us safe every day.

¡La Ciudad de Manchester se enorgullece de darle la bienvenida a nuestra comunidad a la Convención de Bomberos de Iowa!

Estamos especialmente agradecidos con nuestro Departamento de Bomberos Voluntarios de Manchester y con los bomberos de todo Iowa y de toda la nación que responden al llamado, sirven a sus comunidades y ayudan a mantenernos seguros todos los días.

Manchester 2026 Fire Convention Manchester Fire & Rescue Iowa Firefighters Association

09/08/2026
✨ The Drone Show is BACK on the calendar! ✨Originally scheduled for July 2nd and postponed due to weather, Manchester’s ...
09/08/2026

✨ The Drone Show is BACK on the calendar! ✨

Originally scheduled for July 2nd and postponed due to weather, Manchester’s Patriotic Drone Show has officially been rescheduled for Thursday, September 10th at Riverfront Park.

🎶 Start the evening with Music on the Maquoketa featuring The Detour Band from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Then stick around because the Drone Show begins at 8:30 p.m. immediately following the music. 🇺🇸✨

📅 Thursday, September 10th
📍 Riverfront Park, along the Maquoketa River
🎸 The Detour Band: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
✨ Patriotic Drone Show: 8:30 p.m.

🌮 Food Trucks:
🍔 2 MIT Burgers
🍴 Street Bites
🍦 Dingers D'Lite
🔥 Hibachi Time
🍨 Mimas Ice Cream
🥤 M6 Sips
Bring your lawn chair, your favorite drink, and a few friends and make an evening of it.

Music on the Maquoketa is sponsored by the Erling B & Dorothy A Hanson Foundation.

Free and open to all!
✨ ¡El espectáculo de drones vuelve al calendario! ✨

Originalmente programado para el 2 de julio y pospuesto debido al clima, el Espectáculo Patriótico de Drones de Manchester ha sido reprogramado para el jueves, 10 de septiembre en Riverfront Park.

🎶 Comienza la noche con Music on the Maquoketa y la presentación de The Detour Band de 5:30 p. m. a 8:30 p. m.

Después, quédate para disfrutar del Espectáculo de Drones, que comenzará a las 8:30 p. m., justo después de la música. 🇺🇸✨

📅 Jueves, 10 de septiembre
📍 Riverfront Park, a orillas del río Maquoketa
🎸 The Detour Band: 5:30 p. m. - 8:30 p. m.
✨ Espectáculo Patriótico de Drones: 8:30 p. m.

🌮 Food Trucks:
🍔 2 MIT Burgers
🍴 Street Bites
🍦 Dingers D'Lite
🔥 Hibachi Time
🍨 Mimas Ice Cream
🥤 M6 Sips

Trae tu silla de patio, tu bebida favorita y algunos amigos, y ven a disfrutar de toda la noche.

Music on the Maquoketa es auspiciado por la Fundación Erling B & Dorothy A Hanson.

¡Gratis y abierto para todos!

The City of Manchester offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We will resume normal...
09/07/2026

The City of Manchester offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We will resume normal business on Tuesday, September 8th.

Las oficinas de la Ciudad de Manchester estarán cerradas el lunes, 7 de septiembre, en conmemoración del Día del Trabajo.

Reanudaremos nuestro horario regular el martes, 8 de septiembre.

09/06/2026
🚒 The Iowa Firefighters Convention is coming to Manchester, and there are several events the public is invited to enjoy!...
09/06/2026

🚒 The Iowa Firefighters Convention is coming to Manchester, and there are several events the public is invited to enjoy!

We’d love to see Manchester residents come out, line the streets, and help us welcome firefighters from across the state to our community.

🔥 Friday
The public is invited to watch the firefighter competitions taking place downtown throughout the morning and afternoon.

Food trucks will also be set up near the Community Center and available for the public to enjoy.

🚒 Saturday, September 12
🛍️ Craft Show: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Fairgrounds

🎉 Firefighters Parade: 2:00 p.m.

Parade route:
East Acers → Stiles Street → Main Street → North Brewer Street → New Street

Grab a spot along the route and help us give our visiting firefighters a big Manchester welcome! 👏🚒

🚒 La Convención de Bomberos de Iowa llega a Manchester, y habrá varios eventos abiertos al público.

Nos encantaría ver a los residentes de Manchester salir, acompañarnos y darles una cálida bienvenida a los bomberos que nos visitan de distintas partes del estado.

🔥 Viernes
El público está invitado a ver las competencias de bomberos que se llevarán a cabo en el centro de la ciudad durante la mañana y la tarde.

También habrá food trucks cerca del Community Center disponibles para que el público los disfrute.

🚒 Sábado, 12 de septiembre
🛍️ Feria de Artesanías: 9:00 a. m. - 2:00 p. m. en el Fairgrounds

🎉 Desfile de Bomberos: 2:00 p. m.

Ruta del desfile:
East Acres → Stiles Street → Main Street → North Brewer Street → New Street

Busca un buen lugar a lo largo de la ruta y acompáñanos a darles una gran bienvenida de parte de Manchester. 👏🚒

🎃 A little fall creativity is coming to the Manchester Public Library!Teens and adults are invited to make their own DIY...
09/05/2026

🎃 A little fall creativity is coming to the Manchester Public Library!

Teens and adults are invited to make their own DIY Book Page Pumpkin on Thursday, September 24th.

Using an old book and basic craft supplies, you’ll create a unique pumpkin to add to your fall décor. All materials are provided, so just bring your creativity!

📅 Thursday, September 24th
⏰ 4:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Manchester Public Library
🎃 Teens and adults
✅ Registration is required

Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot!

Register at manchesterlibraryia.org or call 563-927-3719.

¡Un poco de creatividad otoñal llega a la Biblioteca Pública de Manchester! 🎃

Jóvenes y adultos están invitados a crear su propia calabaza decorativa hecha con páginas de un libro el jueves, 24 de septiembre.

Usando un libro viejo y materiales básicos de manualidades, crearás una calabaza única para añadir a tu decoración de otoño. Todos los materiales están incluidos, así que solo tienes que traer tu creatividad.

📅 Jueves, 24 de septiembre
⏰ 4:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Biblioteca Pública de Manchester
🎃 Para jóvenes y adultos
✅ Se requiere inscripción

El espacio es limitado, así que asegúrate de reservar tu lugar.

Inscríbete en manchesterlibraryia.org o llama al 563-927-3719.

🚒 The Iowa Firefighters Convention is coming to Manchester, and there are several events the public is invited to enjoy!...
09/04/2026

🚒 The Iowa Firefighters Convention is coming to Manchester, and there are several events the public is invited to enjoy!

We’d love to see Manchester residents come out, line the streets, and help us welcome firefighters from across the state to our community.

🔥 Friday
The public is invited to watch the firefighter competitions taking place downtown throughout the morning and afternoon.

Food trucks will also be set up near the Community Center and available for the public to enjoy.

🚒 Saturday, September 12
🛍️ Craft Show: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Fairgrounds

🎉 Firefighters Parade: 2:00 p.m.

Parade route:
East Acres → Stiles Street → Main Street → North Brewer Street → New Street

Grab a spot along the route and help us give our visiting firefighters a big Manchester welcome! 👏🚒

🚒 La Convención de Bomberos de Iowa llega a Manchester, y habrá varios eventos abiertos al público.

Nos encantaría ver a los residentes de Manchester salir, acompañarnos y darles una cálida bienvenida a los bomberos que nos visitan de distintas partes del estado.

🔥 Viernes
El público está invitado a ver las competencias de bomberos que se llevarán a cabo en el centro de la ciudad durante la mañana y la tarde.

También habrá food trucks cerca del Community Center disponibles para que el público los disfrute.

🚒 Sábado, 12 de septiembre
🛍️ Feria de Artesanías: 9:00 a. m. - 2:00 p. m. en el Fairgrounds

🎉 Desfile de Bomberos: 2:00 p. m.

Ruta del desfile:
East Acres → Stiles Street → Main Street → North Brewer Street → New Street

Busca un buen lugar a lo largo de la ruta y acompáñanos a darles una gran bienvenida de parte de Manchester. 👏🚒

Address

208 E. Main Street
Manchester, IA
52057

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+15639273636

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