MELCHER-DALLAS COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT
Melcher-Dallas Community Enrichment was founded in July 2023. After
12 years of serving the community, the Coal Miners Committee decided to
go in a new direction. This new mission will further serve and enrich the
community of Melcher-Dallas.

MELCHER-DALLAS COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Melcher-Dallas Community Enrichment is to preserve our
community’s heritage, contribute to the community with enrichment projects,
communication and education. We will promote local businesses and welcome
new residents and businesses by giving a welcome package containing
information regarding city history, promotional list for local businesses, and a
welcoming gift. In addition to the above, there will be a scholarship presented
to a graduating Melcher-Dallas student. The committee will provide
fundraising and promotional events to attain our mission.
WE ARE A 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION

For further information or suggestions, please contact us on our fb page or
email mdcommunityenrichment@gmail.com

Click the link below for Public Hearing Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED MAXIMUM TAX LEVY

The City of Melcher-Dallas, in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity of Marion County, will soon be offering M-D residents who meet income guidelines an opportunity to be considered for housing improvement grants. Residents may apply for grants for improving the exterior of their home, which might include painting, siding, windows, doors, gutters, and other external home improvements.  Applications are available at City Hall. Applicants will be ranked by income, but timing of the application is also considered, so it is important to fill out the application and return it as soon as possible.

For more information, click the link below to view the informational flier.

Applications Open Flyer – Home Repair

The latest available estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau of Melcher-Dallas’ population for 2019 is 1244. (https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.html)

Located in Marion County, Melcher-Dallas is approximately 32 miles South East of the state capitol Des Moines.

We are also:
25.5 miles SE of Indianola
15.8 miles SW of Knoxville
25 miles SW of Lake Red Rock
45 miles NW of Rathbun Lake

Dallas was established in 1845, and was first called Ohio, because many of the early settlers that came to work in the coal mines were from the state of Ohio.

Melcher was established directly south of Dallas in 1913, and named after one of the Rock Island Railroad’s executives.

The two towns merged in 1986 and celebrate ‘Merger Day’ each May.

Home of the Saints, our K-6 building is in on the north side of Melcher-Dallas and the Junior/Senior high building is on the south edge of town.