Anthon, Iowa

About Anthon

Set in the western part of Iowa, Anthon is a tiny community, home to 534 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Anthon is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.7 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 763 residents per square mile.

📰 Anthon News Today

• Jerry Klindt, age 80, of Anthon The N'West Iowa REVIEW · Aug 13
• Michael "Mike" Allen Bottjen Obituary Jun 19, 2026 Warner Funeral Homes & Crematory · Jun 19
• Peggy L. Pedersen Obituary | Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Homes | Anthon, IA Tribute Archive · Mar 2
• Iowa man pleads guilty to child pornography charge KTIV · Feb 6
• Gary Sawin Obituary (2026) - Anthon, IA - Sioux City Journal Legacy obituary · May 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Anthon Unique

• The only place in America named Anthon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Anthon

• Fireside Steakhouse & Lounge — steak house

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Anthon

• Forsling Park reviews ★
• Lee Schroeder Memorial Park reviews ★
• O'Neill Park reviews ★
• Stahl Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Anthon

• Anthon Elementary
• MVAO Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Anthon

🏘️ Nearby Communities