a map of the area north of Nevada where the state's geographic center is located along E-29

You may not realize just how ‘central’ the Nevada area is to this year’s RAGBRAI

The Nevada area is right smack dab in the middle of a very interesting story when it comes to this year’s RAGBRAI route, and some

07/13/2026

A picture of Starbuck's restaurant in Nevada, looking toward the east at the front of the building and its sign.

Plans are in the works to save community landmark

BREAKING NEWS … The Nevada Starbuck’s Drive-In will rebuild! “We’ve let so many things go by the wayside – we’ve let our newspaper go, we’ve

07/02/2026

Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month as signed by Mayor Pro Tem Jason Sampson.

July is Park and Recreation Month in Nevada, Iowa

WHEREAS parks and recreation services are an integral part of communities throughout this country, including Nevada, IA; and WHEREAS parks and recreation promotes health

07/01/2026

The Nevada Community Band is pictured under the bandshell in front of City Hall during one of its summer concerts.

Nevada Community Band to make 1st appearance at Municipal Band Fest

Members of the Nevada Community Band are excited to announce their first invitation to be part of the 2026 Iowa Municipal Band Festival, happening Saturday,

06/29/2026

art work that shows patriotic 250 numbers

Make plans to celebrate the 4th of July in Nevada

Pre-4th of July activities: July 2 — Nevada Downtown Market will celebrate “Stars, Stripes and Small Business” to kick off the holiday weekend! Enjoy the

06/16/2026

Graphic for RAGBRAI coming to Nevada, that resembles a Vegas sign.

RAGBRAI 2026: NEVADA, IOWA IS A MEETING TOWN, FIND OUT MORE HERE

Nevada will welcome riders on Wednesday, July 22, 2026! We are expecting 20,000 registered riders and many more thousands of unregistered bikers headed to our

06/12/2026

Young boy looks at new books on a table, determining which one he'd like to take home.

Successful event held at the Fire Station for families, kids

Nevada Fire Chief Ray Reynolds was managing the grill, while smiling and visiting about the incredible event his department helped put on with Raising Readers

06/11/2026