Vintage Postcard Series Highlights Lamoni’s Heritage
(Pictured: Lamoni Mayor Douglas Foster shows off the five new city vintage-style postcards in their display case.) The City of Lamoni is officially unveiling a brand-new series of five official vintage-style postcards celebrating the community's unique identity, rich history, and recognizable landmarks. Designed as both visitor souvenirs and collectible keepsakes for residents, Lamoni Schools and Graceland . . .
Lamoni’s Spirit Takes Center Stage
(Pictured: Volunteer Fair’s “volunteers” serve up the Decatur County Cattlemen burgers, chips and a drink.) Lamoni’s annual Volunteer Fair returns Tuesday, October 27th, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Stables Event Center, bringing together residents, local organizations, and the unmistakable spirit of Lamoni. For its fifth year, the Volunteer Fair focuses on connections and conversations and . . .
The Quiet Bonds That Hold Us Together
In a town like Lamoni, you learn early on that community isn't something that just happens. It takes work and commitment – it is built, hour by quiet hour, by hands that ask for nothing in return. It is always the neighbors who step into the gap. It’s the couple who walk around Lamoni and the trail picking up discarded litter. It is someone quietly watering and tending to the flower beds near Central Park. It . . .
Lamoni Public Library Accreditation
Lamoni Public Library RECEIVES ACCREDITATION FROM THE STATE LIBRARY OF IOWA DES MOINES—The State Library of Iowa announced that the Lamoni Public Library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition.” Achieving accreditation requires a significant, ongoing local commitment to high quality library services. The Lamoni Library has . . .
Funshine Thanks Donors
✨ Thank You to Our Amazing Supporters! ✨ We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make our new fence project a reality! Because of your generosity, we were able to install a high-quality fence that provides a safer environment for our children while also enhancing the beauty of our center and the surrounding community. Today, we’re proud to recognize the businesses, families, and individuals whose support made . . .
New Freightliner Improves City Fleet
(Pictured: Public Works Director Curt Shields applies the department logos officially welcoming the newest vehicle into the city’s fleet.) The City of Lamoni officially accepted delivery of a brand-new 2026 Freightliner refuse truck last Friday. While Lamoni’s existing trash trucks have served the community reliably for years, this represents a straightforward, common-sense upgrade designed to keep the city’s . . .
Quilt Headlines Lamoni Fire Department Fundraiser
(Pictured: Mary Boswell shows off her beautiful handmade quilt which will be raffled off during the July 4th Celebration to raise funds for Lamoni’s firefighters.) A handcrafted America’s 250th Anniversary quilt – created and donated by local quilter Mary Boswell – is the featured item in the Lamoni Fire Department’s summer fundraising effort. The quilt, made entirely by hand and offered as a . . .
7th Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby Draws Dozens to Home Pond
The 7th Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby reeled in another successful year on Saturday as 65 young anglers, along with parents and grandparents, gathered at Lamoni’s Home Pond for a morning of free, family friendly outdoor fun. Co sponsored by Lamoni Parks & Recreation and Decatur County Conservation, the derby is held each year on the first full weekend in June to align with Iowa’s Free Fishing Weekend, when no . . .
