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, Iowa — A commercial property fire at Dollar General was brought under control Wednesday thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of multiple area fire departments. Crews were dispatched shortly before 1 p.m. when reports came in of smoke coming from the structure. Firefighters from Lamoni, along with mutual aid support from neighboring departments including Eagleville, Garden Grove, Leon, Osceola, Van Wert, Weldon . . .
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 . . .
Grant Applications for Lamoni Municipal Pool passes and lessons for Lamoni youth and their household are available at City Hall. Please complete the form as soon as possible (while funds last). All income must be varified by providing the first page of your 2025 Federal Income Tax Return. Apply at City Hall anytime M-F between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - noon or 1 - 4:30 p.m. Emailed applications can be obtained by . . .
The Lamoni Historical Association is honored to present the first annual Untold Lamoni Stories this past weekend February 27–28 at Graceland University’s Carol Hall. We had a good turnout for both days. The event featured speakers from the community as well as Roger Rose from the Community of Christ history department. Roger shared stories of his time at Graceland University. Then David Savage talking about . . .
(Pictured: Parks & Recreation / Community Center Director Tim Brunner and Director of Lamoni Public Works Curt Shields next to the new Community Center sign.) The Lamoni Public Works Department, along with Community Center Director Tim Brunner, installed new Lamoni Community Center signage on Highway 69. The new sign is designed to match the current visual identity of the Police Station and City Hall. This upgrade provides . . .
