City of Manchester, Iowa

12/01/2025

The City of Manchester invites Senior Citizens aged 65 and older to enjoy a special Holiday Lights Tour on Thursday, December 11th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Delaware County Community Center.

Enjoy a guided tour of the Jingle Bright Holiday Lights display at the Delaware County Fairgrounds and a free soup supper & snacks before or after the tour!

RSVP by calling 563-927-1118 or you can email City Parks and Rec Director Doug Foley at dfoley@manchester-ia.org.

Thanks to our sponsors: The Good Neighbor Society, Delaware County Fairgrounds, & RTA.

12/01/2025

🌟 HELP SHAPE MANCHESTER’S FUTURE! 🌟

Thursday, December 4, 2025

4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Manchester City Council Chambers

204 E Main Street

Make Your Voice Heard!

Stop inside for hot chocolate and a cookie and take a few minutes to share your ideas for Manchester’s future.

Your feedback guides long-term planning, projects, and improvements.

Every comment helps!

Can't Make it Downtown?

Take the Survey Online:

https://snyder-associates.mysocialpinpoint.com/manchester-comp-plan


🌟 AYUDA A DAR FORMA AL FUTURO DE MANCHESTER 🌟

Jueves, 4 de diciembre de 2025

4:30 pm a 7 pm

Manchester City Council Chambers

204 E Main Street

Haz que tu voz se escuche

Pasa por allí para disfrutar de un chocolate caliente y una galleta, y tómate unos minutos para compartir tus ideas para el futuro de Manchester.

Tus comentarios ayudan a guiar la planificación a largo plazo, proyectos y mejoras.

Cada opinión cuenta.

¿No puedes llegar al centro?

Completa la encuesta en línea:

https://snyder-associates.mysocialpinpoint.com/manchester-comp-plan

12/01/2025

December has arrived! Winter is here! For more details for each event, please check out our online calendar: https://www.manchesterlibraryia.org/upcoming-events

12/01/2025

12/01/2025

🎄 Window Walk and Static Christmas Parade – Thursday, December 4

Downtown Manchester will shine bright for the 38th Annual Window Walk and Static Christmas Parade from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Come stroll through downtown, enjoy twinkling lights and decorated windows, and visit local shops as the holiday season begins. The Static Christmas Parade will feature creative floats and festive displays along the route for everyone to enjoy.

Bundle up, bring family and friends, and be part of this favorite hometown tradition.

More details are available through the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce.

🎄 Window Walk y Desfile Navideño Estático – Jueves, 4 de diciembre

El centro de Manchester va a brillar fuerte durante el 38.º Window Walk y el Desfile Navideño Estático, de 5:30 a 7:30 p.m.

Ven a caminar por el downtown, disfrutar las luces, las vitrinas decoradas y visitar los comercios locales mientras comienza la temporada navideña. El Desfile Estático contará con exhibiciones festivas y carrozas creativas a lo largo de la ruta para el disfrute de todos.

Abríguense, traigan a la familia y amistades, y sean parte de esta tradición tan querida de nuestro pueblo.

Para más detalles, comunícate con la Cámara de Comercio del Área de Manchester.

11/30/2025

With the recent snowstorm, if you have a fire hydrant near your property, please help our firefighters by clearing at least 3 feet of snow around it.

This simple step can save valuable time in emergencies.

11/30/2025

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Susan Werner returns to Iowa for an evening of smart, soulful, and genre-defying music.

A Native of Manchester, IA, Werner has spent over 25 years earning her reputation as "one of the most innovative songwriters working today" (Chicago Tribune) - and her performanes are nothing short of unforgettable.

Join Hanson Auditorium Friday December 5th, 7pm.

Tickets available online at hansonauditorium.com

A Native of Manchester, IA, Werner has spent over 25 years earning her reputation as "one of the most innovative songwriters working today" (Chicago Tribune) - and her performances are nothing short of unforgettable.

11/30/2025

🎄 Christmas Tour of Homes IS happening Today!

The Christmas Tour of Homes will take place as scheduled today from 4pm to 7:30pm. The homes are beautiful, the lights are on, and we’re excited to welcome you.

A quick note about today’s weather:

Because of the snow, parking may be limited at some locations.

Please carpool whenever possible to help keep things moving smoothly.

Safety Reminder:

Manchester Vitality Endowment and the participating homeowners assume no responsibility for accidents, slips, or falls while on the tour. Please use caution as you walk between driveways and walkways.

Footwear:

In order to help keep the homes clean and dry, please wear shoes that you can easily remove, as you will need to take them off to go through the homes.

We can’t wait to see you and share a festive evening together.

📍 Tour Addresses

Audry Andregg
18913 161st Ave

Nick and Janet Klostermann
1367 210th St

LuAnn McQuillen
201 Iowa Street

Charles and Carol Dighton
108 Bailey Dr, Unit L

Deb Weigel
1020 Clearview Dr

Steve and Cathy Werner
904 Tanglewood Dr

Enjoy the tour, take your time, and soak in all the holiday inspiration. Merry Christmas, Manchester. ✨🌲🎅🏼

Christmas Tour of Homes 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 | Available at each home | All attendees must have a ticket | Cash, Local Checks, & Venmo Accepted

When parking at each home, please be respectful of neighboring homes and don't block driveways or sidewalks.

Thank You!

11/30/2025

Due to weather, Urgent Care will open at 9AM today (11/30/25).

11/30/2025

The snow may have stopped but the winds are causing it to drift and blow. You will want to wait for the winds to die down or leave extra early, take your time and go slow today if traveling. Winter weather advisory until noon.

11/30/2025

❄️🌬️ 6:20 P.M. Saturday, November 29, 2025 Update

Snow has tapered over many areas but will see some variability in intensity through the evening, as moderate snow from central Iowa will move back in mainly north of US Highway 34 this evening. Travel will be slowed and hazardous, especially along/north of I-80.

11/29/2025