Irene is a tight‑knit, low‑crime small town of about 422 residents with parks, a golf course, a public school and community events (including the annual Irene Rodeo), making it an easy, friendly place to call home during multi‑week contracts.
For weekend options, Sioux Falls (≈55 miles) and Yankton (≈30 miles) are within a comfortable drive for restaurants, shopping, cultural venues and airport access, so you can enjoy small‑town calm most weeks and quick city breaks when you want them.