(Pictured: Volunteer Fair’s “volunteers” serve up the Decatur County Cattlemen burgers, chips and a drink.) Lamoni’s annual Volunteer Fair returns Tuesday, September 15, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Central Park garden area, bringing together residents, local organizations, and the unmistakable spirit of Lamoni. For its fifth year, the Volunteer Fair focuses on connections and conversations . . .
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 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 . . .
✨ 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 . . .
(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 . . .
(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 . . .
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 . . .
(Pictured: City Administrator Barb Stuck and City Clerk Tami Shaw at their desks flanked by the 175 celebrate America’s 250th entries.) The City of Lamoni joined communities across Iowa this spring in a statewide initiative from the Iowa League of Cities encouraging municipalities to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary through youth art. Cities were invited to host a coloring competition and display the . . .
(Pictured: Soon Lamoni’s swimming pool will be bustling with activity including free passes and lessons for youth who qualify.) The City of Lamoni announced a generous $2,500 donation from the South Central Iowa Community Foundation (SCICF). This grant is specifically for the Lamoni Swimming Pool for the upcoming 2026 summer season. SCICF and the City of Lamoni are focusing on their shared commitment to youth . . .
Lamoni welcomes Ray Bishop as the new store manager for Hy-Vee. In addition to the Lamoni location, he oversees the Leon Hy-Vee. Throughout his career, Bishop has held a range of roles in several communities all within the Hy-Vee organization. He began his HyVee career at the Corydon store at age 16. After high school, he completed two years of missionary service in Brazil and later earned an associate degree from Indian Hills . . .
