Cass, Decatur counties added to state's disaster declaration
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday expanded the state's disaster response to include Cass and Decatur counties, issuing a disaster proclamation in response t...
Jun 21, 2026Open source
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Van Wert, Iowa. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Decatur. Associated ZIP codes: 50262.
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2-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat For Democrats
Turek’s victory comes after years of GOP wins in what was once considered a swing state.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Democrats win US Senate, ending Republican dominance by harnessing voters’ frustration with Trump
Democrats retake control of the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, with key victories in Texas, South Carolina, Iowa, Kansas and other battleground s...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Speaker Johnson won’t run for GOP minority leader after blowout loss
House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson Wednesday announced he won't run for Republican minority leader after the GOP's blowout loss in the midterms.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
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Van Wert is in Decatur County, Iowa.
Region: Iowa
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50262
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2-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat For Democrats
Turek’s victory comes after years of GOP wins in what was once considered a swing state.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Democrats win US Senate, ending Republican dominance by harnessing voters’ frustration with Trump
Democrats retake control of the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, with key victories in Texas, South Carolina, Iowa, Kansas and other battleground s...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Speaker Johnson won’t run for GOP minority leader after blowout loss
House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson Wednesday announced he won't run for Republican minority leader after the GOP's blowout loss in the midterms.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
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The U.S. Census Bureau lists Van Wert city as an incorporated place. Its Vintage 2025 series estimates a resident population of 175 on July 1, 2025. In this collection, a small place means one with a 2025 estimate of 10,000 or fewer; that is a selection threshold, not a separate legal category. The figure describes the Census place geography, not everyone in a surrounding ZIP code or neighboring unincorporated area.
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The same series gives Van Wert city a 2020 population estimate of 177. Comparing those two reference points, the estimate decreased by 2 residents, a net change of -1.1%. The comparison records endpoints only. It does not identify causes, describe seasonal variation, or predict what will happen next. The 2025 number is an estimate for its stated reference date, not a live headcount. Within Iowa, Van Wert city ranks 239 among incorporated places whose 2025 estimates are at or below 10,000, ordered from smallest upward. This is a within-state population comparison, not a ranking of quality, popularity, or amenities. For a meaningful comparison, use the same Census vintage, reference year, and geographic boundaries. The Census name is retained here so readers can distinguish the official estimate record from the postal-city label used by this directory. Sources U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimate: Van Wert city U.S. Census Bureau: City and Town Population Totals, 2020-2025
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40.8644510, -93.8073300
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