Letter to the Editor - Lamoni Chronicle The city of Lamoni would like to express its appreciation to the AmeriCorps Youth Outreach Fund for again providing a grant for pool passes and swimming lessons for families who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford them. Anyone who qualifies can apply for their children’s passes at City Hall during regular business hours. For many families, the cost of pool access or . . .
(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 . . .
Graceland University hosts Legacy: A Celebration of the Performing Arts on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the Shaw Family Auditorium of the Shaw Center for the Performing Arts as part of the 2025 Homecoming Celebration – Graceland’s 100th Homecoming! Admission is free and open to the public. Throughout the performance, the audience is encouraged to share in the joyous energy of the evening echoing the . . .
(Pictured: Jan Gray waiting for burgers while Leroy Kennedy tends to the grill. (Pictured: Michael Edwards being served by Sheryl Harrison and Linda Fisher. (Pictured: Jim and Gwen Simpson explain all about Food Pantry to Rose Waldier. (Pictured: Jennifer McBroom and Tracey Dale ready to welcome participants and answer questions about AmeriCorps Seniors. . . .
