Blencoe is located in Monona County just minutes south of Onawa, the county seat. Onawa is a progressive rural community nestled between the beautiful Loess Hills and the Missouri River. Located just 25 minutes from Sioux City and 50 minutes Council Bluffs/Omaha, Onawa is a participating partner in the regional development of the I-29 corridor.

County Population: Just under 10,000. Rural and sparsely populated
I-29 Traffic count: 12,000 per day.
Crops grown include soybeans and corn.
Served by Union Pacific Railroad (headquarters in Omaha)

I-29 Traffic count: 12,000 per day.

Crops grown include soybeans and corn.
Served by Union Pacific Railroad
(headquarters in Omaha)

Monona County has a rich and colorful history, from the Lewis & Clark Expedition to the origins of the Eskimo Pie. It offers a variety of recreational opportunities including the picturesque Loess Hills, the Gramm Conservation Area and Lewis & Clark State Park.