Chester is a city in Howard County, Iowa, United States. The population was 139 in the 2020 census, a decrease of 7.9% from the 151 population in the 2000 census. Chester is located close to the state line from Minnesota.
History
thumb|left|Historic buildings in Chester, including the post office
Chester was laid out in 1858.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.