• Welcome to the City of Denver Iowa

    Our quiet community known as the Mile Wide City boasts quality living, small town values and a convenient location near several urban centers.  

    Parks, recreation, local shopping, local schools, police, fire, a country club and a sense of community provide the approximate 500 families a safe and distinctive place to call home.  

    We are proud to say that the Denver School District is recognized as one of the best in the area.   Denver was originally called Jefferson City, but after the Star Mail Route, a mail service provided to towns having no federal service, was established, the town changed its name to Breckenridge. When a federal post office was established in 1863, the name was changed to Denver.

    Denver continues to grow as new families looking for a relaxed lifestyle continue to move to the area.  We invite you to stop by our little slice of heaven in Iowa and take a look around,  we know, you will like what you see.  From your friends at the City of Denver, we thank you for stopping by.

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    October Newsletter

    Friday October 18, 2013

    HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT – will be Thursday, October 31, 2013 from 5-7 p.m. Motorists traveling on Halloween night should remember that children are everywhere: streets, sidewalks, crosswalks and parking lots. Safety Tips: Children under the age of 12 should be accompanied by an adult. Costumes should be of bright materials. Use face paint, masks hinder visibility. Carry a flashlight.  to see more click here

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    Additional News

    Water Quality Report

    This report contains important information regarding the water quality in our water system.  The source of our water is ground water.  Our groundwater is drawn from the Silurian and Cambrian Jordan Sandstone aquifer(s). To view report click here

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    Denver Tax Abatement

    The city of Denver announces that qualified new home construction will be eligible for a complete property tax exemption until December 31, 2012. New construction on vacant land completed by the deadline will receive a 100% tax abatement for a select number of years based on the home’s value.

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    Denver Unveils New Logo

    Today, city officials announced the new look for the Mile Wide City. Earlier this year, the city of Denver decided to update the city’s logo to give it a clean, modern look.  Reviving the city slogan, “The Mile Wide City,” the council opted for a modern design that incorporates prominent features of the city with [...]

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