The Community Center was built in 1980. Since then, the carpeting has been replaced. Over the past couple of weeks, the center has been closed through September 1st as the flooring throughout the entire building underwent a complete makeover along with improvements to storage areas. The upgrades were funded with grants from the South Central Iowa Community Foundation, Lamoni Hammer Fund, and ROCCS (Restoring Our . . .
(Lamoni High School student Kelly Lloyd seen here with local pilot/mentor Roy Havens) With the help of two local pilots, a Lamoni student aspires to become a pilot herself. Kelly Lloyd, after working as a member of the ground crew for Jordan Omstead, local pilot who operates Stardust Ag Crop Dusting, got the bug to want to learn to fly. She plans on attending Indian Hills College to attain her pilot's license. "This . . .
(Pictured: Company CEO Steven McBee is shown here showing off the new signage.) McBee Meat Company took over the former Red Barn Meat Market facility in Lamoni on June 19th. According to owner / operator Steven McBee's Instagram account - They weren't necessarily looking to purchase a new site, but the opportunity came up and was "too good to pass up". "This was great news for Lamoni because the . . .
If you have been out to the Lamoni Recreational Trail's West trailhead (Liberty Hall) in lately you may have noticed a new addition: a Dero bike repair station! This is situated on the right-hand side of the trail, next to the bench and trail map. The Lamoni Trails Commission wrote a R.O.C.C.S. (Restoring Our County, Community and Schools) grant this past spring to purchase a bike repair station and we were delighted to receive . . .
The renovation of the Lamoni Recreational Trail nears completion as earth movers work to level off and fill in sections of the east trail in preparation to pour concrete. Walkers, joggers, and bikers found the trail blocked just short of Birch Street at the small pond on their way to the Amish Country Store / Iowa Welcome Center Trailhead this spring. To turn the Stables Event Center site into a destination site for special events like . . .
On the heels of another fun-filled Lamoni 4th of July, it occurred to me that most may not have any idea what commitment to the Lamoni Volunteer Fire Department looks like. Just for fun, we thought we'd give you the rundown. The day starts around 8 a.m. making sure all of the equipment is ready to go and power washed to shine. As soon as that is done, its' time to head to Pleasanton for the 10:00 a.m. parade. Once that . . .
Mayor Douglas Foster is seen here swearing in new Lamoni Police Officer - Anthony Cray into office on Monday, May 22nd. Cray is no stranger to the City as he was a 2021 graduate of Lamoni High School, has been on the Lamoni Volunteer Fire Department since October, and is currently enrolled as a Criminal Justice major at Graceland University. Cray joins the force under the direction of Chief of Police - Jonathan Mullock. . . .
The 11th annual Bethany's Race was held on May 6th. 49 participants turned out in spite of the rain and hail that came about an hour before the race. Bethany Gruich was a beloved member of the community who was diagnosed with glioblastoma (a rare brain cancer) in October of 2012, just shy of her 16th birthday. The community surrounded the Gruich family with love, to raise funds for her support and the race was born. Gruich . . .
The Lamoni Area Chamber of Commerce presented their annual Citizen of the Year award to Diana Jones. This surprise announcement was made during an award ceremony at Graceland University where Diana is the Director of the Intercultural Office. The recommendation came as an anonymous submission. The narrative provided noted Jones' great smile and friendly demeanor as will as the fact that Diana is most frequently seen at not just . . .
Tanya McLain is the Manager of the recently opened Family Dollar / Dollar Tree located at 217 East Main in downtown Lamoni. McLain is from Kellerton, where she's lived most of her life. She is a 2000 graduate from Lamoni High School, now married, and has 3 girls. The 10,000 square foot retail space opened to a lot of traffic on April 27th and has an official grand opening scheduled for May 20th! If you haven't already... . . .
