Welcome to Fonda
The City of Fonda, founded in 1870, is situated in Cedar Township in the southwest corner of Pocahontas County in northwest Iowa. Fonda is a diverse community of 631 people. The exceptional quality of life, first-rate school district and abundant area recreational amenities are among the many reasons our residents continue to call the city home. Fonda is a community with a vision, committed to growth and enhancement for all who live or visit the area.
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Fonda Arts Center
Enjoy art, music, and more
![Bull rider at Fonda Labor Day rodeo Photo by Scott Kilbride](https://pocahontasiowa.com/app/uploads/sites/2/2020/02/Bull-rider-at-Fonda-Labor-Day-rodeo-Photo-by-Scott-Kilbride.jpg)
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Check out our local newspapers
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I love living here because…
We have a great pool and a couple parks for my kids to play at. We also have great events throughout the year for families to enjoy together. It might be a small town, but it has a lot of people working together to make it awesome.