City of Olin
  • Welcome to Olin!
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • City of Olin Events Calendar
  • Meet the Mayor & City Council
  • City Council Meetings
  • City Council Minutes
    • 2024 Council Minutes
    • 2023 Council Minutes
    • 2022 Council Minutes
    • 2021 Council Minutes
    • 2020 Council Minutes
    • 2019 Council Minutes
    • 2015 Council Meeting Minutes
    • 2016 Council Meeting Minutes
    • 2017 Council Meeting Minutes
    • 2018 Council Meeting Minutes
  • City Staff Directory
  • Code of Ordinances
    • Table of Contents
    • General Codes and Provisions
    • Administration, Boards & Commissions
    • Police, Fire and Emergencies
    • Public Offenses
    • Nuisances and Animal Control
    • Traffic and Vehicles
    • Water
    • Sanitary Sewer
    • Storm Water Utility
    • Garbage and Solid Waste
    • Franchises and Other Services
    • Regulation of Business and Vocations
    • Streets and Sidewalks
    • Building and Property Regulations
    • Zoning and Subdivision
    • Index and Appendix
  • Forms and Applications
  • City Services
    • Ambulance Service
    • Fire Department
    • City Hall
    • Olin Cementery
    • Olin Heritage Center
    • Library
    • Police Force
    • Trash Removal
    • City-Wide Clean Up Days
    • City-Wide Garage Sales
    • Yard Waste Disposal Area
  • Parks and Recreation
    • Lou Lou's Landing
    • Community Fitness Center
    • West North Street Park
    • Community Park
    • Unity Park
    • Mini Park
    • Grant Wood Trail
  • Local Organizations
    • Whitetail
    • Olin Lions Club
    • American Cancer Society
    • Ducks Unlimited
    • Pheasants Forever
    • Snow Chasers Club
  • Local Businesses
  • Olin Elementary School
  • Churches of Olin
    • Olin Community United Methodist Church >
      • Olin Food Pantry
      • God's Garage Sale
    • St. John's Lutheran Church
  • Contact Us
  • Town Pictures



oldest town in jones county


Jackson street, east side
around 1919

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Welcome to Olin, Iowa!

The City of Olin, population of 651, is located in Jones County. We can be found on Highway 38 CENTERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN Iowa City,
Cedar Rapids, Davenport and Dubuque.

Olin is the oldest town in jones county, founded in 1835.  what would become olin started out as rome, which was platted in 1842.  the name changed to olin in 1868.  olin has the Wapsipinicon river winding around its North and eastern borders, offering boating and fishing access.

olin annually hosts the jamboree, has a spacious community parks, and hosts many community events throughout the year.  Information regarding these and other attractions may be found on this website.

 
If you have any questions or ideas FOR OUR WEBSITE
please contact us at

[email protected] or 319-484-2875. 

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