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.

🍁Fall Leaf Pick-Up Extended🍁The City of Manchester is extending leaf pick-up through the week of Thanksgiving, following...
11/04/2025

🍁Fall Leaf Pick-Up Extended🍁

The City of Manchester is extending leaf pick-up through the week of Thanksgiving, following the same schedule (see photo for information).

Please remember, if it snows, leaf pick-up will stop.

🍁Recogido de hojas extendido🍁

La Ciudad de Manchester ha extendido el recogido de hojas hasta el Día de Acción de Gracias, siguiendo el mismo horario (vea la foto para más información).

Por favor recuerde que si cae nieve, el recogido de hojas se detendrá.

🍁 Fall Leaf Pick-Up 🍁

Please refer to the map for more information.

🍂 Leaves may be placed in the street 48 hours prior to your scheduled pick-up day.

🍂 Those in violation of the 48-hour rule may be fined.

🍂 Leaves must be in the street before 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled day.

🍂 Rake leaves into windrows on the street, 2 feet away from the curb line.

🍂 Vehicles must not be parked within 50 feet of windrows.

🍂 No bags or containers – leaves only.

🍂 This pick-up is for leaves only. Sticks, twigs, brush, or garden debris must be taken to the compost site.

🍂 Crews may work ahead of schedule.

🍁 Horario de Recogido de Hojas de Otoño 🍁

Por favor refiérase al mapa para más información.

🍂 Las hojas se pueden colocar en la calle hasta 48 horas antes de su día programado de recogido.

🍂 Quienes violen la regla de 48 horas pueden recibir una multa.

🍂 Las hojas deben estar en la calle antes de las 7:00 a.m. en su día programado.

🍂 Amontone las hojas en filas sobre la calle, a 2 pies de la acera.

🍂 No se deben estacionar vehículos a menos de 50 pies de las filas de hojas.

🍂 No se permiten bolsas ni envases – solo hojas.

🍂 Este recogido es exclusivamente para hojas. Palitos, ramas, arbustos o basura de jardín deben llevarse al sitio de composta.

🍂 Las brigadas pueden trabajar antes de lo programado.

11/04/2025

Manchester’s fire chief is warning of a possible fire hazard during the fall months. Chief Randy Rat

The holidays are approaching, and we're getting downtown Manchester ready to celebrate! Have you seen the new, festive b...
11/04/2025

The holidays are approaching, and we're getting downtown Manchester ready to celebrate!

Have you seen the new, festive banners City workers put up last week?

Don't forget to mark your calendars for the Retailer's Holiday Open House happening THIS week! 🛍️🎁 Check out the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce page for more information!

It’s the perfect time to support our local shops, find unique gifts, and enjoy a festive start to the season.

🗳️ Wondering where to vote? Finding your polling place is quick and easy! Head over to the Iowa Secretary of State’s web...
11/03/2025

🗳️ Wondering where to vote?

Finding your polling place is quick and easy!

Head over to the Iowa Secretary of State’s website to locate your polling place:

https://apps.sos.iowa.gov/.../pollingplace/search.aspx

Your vote matters, be sure you know where to go!

¿Te preguntas dónde votar? ¡Encontrar tu lugar de votación es rápido y fácil!

Visita el sitio web de la Secretaría de Estado de Iowa para encontrar tu lugar de votación:

https://apps.sos.iowa.gov/.../pollingplace/search.aspx

🍁 Fall Leaf Pick-Up 🍁Please refer to the map for more information.🍂 Leaves may be placed in the street 48 hours prior to...
11/02/2025

🍁 Fall Leaf Pick-Up 🍁

Please refer to the map for more information.

🍂 Leaves may be placed in the street 48 hours prior to your scheduled pick-up day.

🍂 Those in violation of the 48-hour rule may be fined.

🍂 Leaves must be in the street before 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled day.

🍂 Rake leaves into windrows on the street, 2 feet away from the curb line.

🍂 Vehicles must not be parked within 50 feet of windrows.

🍂 No bags or containers – leaves only.

🍂 This pick-up is for leaves only. Sticks, twigs, brush, or garden debris must be taken to the compost site.

🍂 Crews may work ahead of schedule.

🍁 Horario de Recogido de Hojas de Otoño 🍁

Por favor refiérase al mapa para más información.

🍂 Las hojas se pueden colocar en la calle hasta 48 horas antes de su día programado de recogido.

🍂 Quienes violen la regla de 48 horas pueden recibir una multa.

🍂 Las hojas deben estar en la calle antes de las 7:00 a.m. en su día programado.

🍂 Amontone las hojas en filas sobre la calle, a 2 pies de la acera.

🍂 No se deben estacionar vehículos a menos de 50 pies de las filas de hojas.

🍂 No se permiten bolsas ni envases – solo hojas.

🍂 Este recogido es exclusivamente para hojas. Palitos, ramas, arbustos o basura de jardín deben llevarse al sitio de composta.

🍂 Las brigadas pueden trabajar antes de lo programado.

🎃👻 Trick or Treat in Manchester! 🍬🕷️ Get ready for a spooktacular night! Trick or Treat hours for the City of Manchester...
10/31/2025

🎃👻 Trick or Treat in Manchester! 🍬🕷️

Get ready for a spooktacular night!

Trick or Treat hours for the City of Manchester will be on Friday, October 31st, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

🎃👻 ¡Trick or Treat en Manchester! 🍬🕷️

¡Prepárate para una noche espeluznante!

Las horas de Trick or Treat para la Ciudad de Manchester serán el viernes, 31 de octubre, de 5:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.

🗳️ Wondering where to vote? Finding your polling place is quick and easy! Head over to the Iowa Secretary of State’s web...
10/30/2025

🗳️ Wondering where to vote?

Finding your polling place is quick and easy!

Head over to the Iowa Secretary of State’s website to locate your polling place:

https://apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx

Your vote matters, be sure you know where to go!

¿Te preguntas dónde votar? ¡Encontrar tu lugar de votación es rápido y fácil!

Visita el sitio web de la Secretaría de Estado de Iowa para encontrar tu lugar de votación:
https://apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx

Halloween is all about fun, but safety comes first! Here are a few reminders to keep the night safe and enjoyable for ev...
10/30/2025

Halloween is all about fun, but safety comes first! Here are a few reminders to keep the night safe and enjoyable for everyone:

🎃 Wear reflective clothing and carry a flashlight to be seen.

👻 Stay with a group and walk, don’t run.

🕷️ Only visit well-lit houses.

🍬 Inspect all candy before eating.

🍂 Use crosswalks and sidewalks when possible.

🧙 Adults should accompany young children.

🦇 Drivers: please slow down and stay alert for trick-or-treaters in town.

Halloween es para divertirse, ¡pero la seguridad va primero! Aquí algunos recordatorios para que la noche sea segura y agradable para todos:

🎃 Usa ropa reflectiva y lleva una linterna para que te vean.

👻 Quédate con tu grupo y camina, no corras.

🕷️ Visita solo casas bien iluminadas.

🍬 Revisa todos los dulces antes de comerlos.

🍂 Usa los cruces peatonales y las aceras cuando sea posible.

🧙 Los adultos deben acompañar a los niños pequeños.

🦇 Conductores: manejen despacio y estén atentos a los niños en las calles.

The West Delaware Student Council will again offer raking services for Manchester residents on November 10, 11, and 13 f...
10/29/2025

The West Delaware Student Council will again offer raking services for Manchester residents on November 10, 11, and 13 from 3:30–5:30 p.m.

If you’d like help with raking, please call the City Office at 563-927-1119 and leave your name, address, and phone number. Students will contact you to confirm when they’ll arrive. They’ll bring their own rakes if you don’t have one.

Spots are first-come, first-served. Spots may fill up fast.

10/28/2025

Our two Bilingual Storytimes this week (October 29th & 30th) have changed to regular Storytimes due to illness. We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. Keep an eye out for our next offering for a bilingual storytime next month! Please let us know if you have any questions.
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Nuestras dos Horas de Cuentos Bilingües de esta semana (29 y 30 de octubre) se han convertido en Horas de Cuentos regulares debido a una enfermedad. Lamentamos cualquier inconveniente que esto haya causado. ¡Estén atentos a nuestra próxima Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe el próximo mes! Si tienen alguna pregunta, no duden en contactarnos.

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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