[6] Geneva uses a city council consisting of six members that serve four-year terms.

[7][8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.04 square miles (5.28 km2), all land.

This two-story brick building was built in 1894 and has a prominent three-story clock tower which was installed by jeweler W.P.

The courthouse underwent a multimillion-dollar restoration and conservation project and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geneva is located approximately 24 miles (39 km) south of Interstate 80 on U.S. Route 81, which is a part of the Pan American Highway, connecting Canada to Mexico.

34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[17] Geneva police abrupty resigned in 2005 after alleged wrongdoings by its mayor, Rod Norrie.

The resignations resulted from an investigation by State Police that had ended without finding wrongdoing.