When documentary filmmakers go searching for the real America, they can find it right here in Donnellson, Iowa. Donnellson is the kind of small town which typifies the legendary but unfortunately vanishing, graces of friendliness, warmth,
charm, and family values, along with some unexpected big city-type facilities, events and other delightfully welcome surprises.
Donnellson is easy to get to from just about anywhere, as it is situated at the crossroads of Iowa Highway 2 and US Highway 218/27. Highway 218/27 is now a four-lane super highway and there are 3 exists into the city. US Hwy 218/27 is known as the "Avenue of the Saints", providing a corridor between St. Paul, MN, and St. Louis, MO.
