Luzerne is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States.

Luzerne was founded following construction of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway through the territory.

[3] Luzerne was named and platted as a town on the railroad by Isaac B. Howe, the Superintendent of the Iowa Div.

[6] Buckeye no longer exists but would now be an empty place 2 miles to the west of Luzerne.

The DR&MR was now under permanent lease to the Chicago & North Western, who wanted any excuse to squeeze out Blair if it could be to their benefit.

Taking full advantage of the Luzerne station, Howe purchased the land and platted a new town there on 17 April 1868.

[7] This was shortly after the C&NW had connected with the Union Pacific's Transcontinental railroad in Council Bluffs, giving Luzerne a direct connection with the Pacific Coast the following year.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2), all land.

20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

13.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.