Dana Iowa Map

About Dana, Iowa

Dana is a locality in Greene County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 28. The population density is 36.9 people per km². Dana is located at 42.1075°N, 94.2408°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50064.

Dana exists as a quiet affirmation of the Iowa prairie, a place where the horizon seems to stretch endlessly, unbroken save for the gentle swell of the land. It lies 32.2 miles west of Ames, IA (from Ames, IA: bearing 279°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-east of Jefferson. The soil, a rich, dark loam, cradles fields of corn and soybeans that ripple like a verdant sea under the vast expanse of sky. Here, the air carries the scent of ripening grain and the faint, sweet perfume of wild clover, especially potent in the hushed moments of late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, casting long, amber shadows that bleed into the deepening blue. The houses, spaced with a deliberate, unhurried grace, seem to sprout from the earth itself, their roofs catching the light like scattered pebbles. The history of Dana is inextricably linked to the fertile ground it occupies, a testament to the enduring legacy of agriculture that has shaped its character for generations. The local economy, rooted in the cultivation of the land, thrives on the cycles of planting and harvest, a rhythm that dictates the pulse of life here. While no grand monuments define its skyline, the true landmarks are the silos that punctuate the landscape, sentinel figures guarding the bounty of the fields. The spirit of Dana is one of quiet resilience and deep connection to the soil, a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the rustle of the corn stalks and the enduring strength of the community.

About This Dana Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dana, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.10748, -94.240797. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Dana and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Dana includes the ZIP code (50064), telephone area code (515), county seat of Greene County (Jefferson), and school district assignment (Greene County Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dana is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.