Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded the City of Lamont a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in amount not to exceed $5,040 to work with local volunteers and local restaurants to establish a meal service for vulnerable residents. Due to the COVID-19, many residents have self-quarantined especially older adults (61-80) and elderly adults (81+). Please contact Lamont City Hall at 563-924-2194 if interested in this free meal delivery service.
City News & Updates
Starmont Backpack & Supplies Project deadline is July 24th
The Starmont Backpack and Supplies project is now underway. The Backpack project is a community outreach program being led by the churches of Arlington, Lamont, and Strawberry Point, The goal is to help needy families get their children ready for school by providing the necessary school supplies. The program helps Preschool thru 12th grade with no income qualifications. Deadline to register is July 24th. If you have questions, email: starmontbackpackandsupplies@gmail.com
Last Day for Waste Management Garbage Pickup – June 24th
Please put all your Waste Management garbage and recycling carts curbside on Tuesday night, June 23rd and as they pick up garbage and recycling on June 24th, a truck and trailer will follow behind and pick up Waste Management carts. Kluesner Sanitation of Farley, Iowa will drop off a 65-gallon cart for garbage and 65-gallon cart for recycling at each residence that day. Residential garbage and recycling pickup day will remain on Wednesday. Please contact City Hall at (563) 924-2194 if you have any questions.
Census 2020
Very important that all households in Lamont respond to the 2020 census as City government is based on per capita.
Lamont Days 2020 – The Board Game Addition!
Lamont Days will be July 31st and August 1st, 2020. The theme this year is Board Games! The Steak Fry will be on Friday night, July 31st with the 5K Cancer Run/Walk and Parade on Saturday. There will be games and activities before and after the parade. Stay tuned to Community Club Facebook page for more details.
Council Meeting will be held electronically via Free Conference Call
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the City of Lamont will be holding city council meetings electronically via a conference call. If you would like to participate, just before the meeting start time, you must call 701-802-5340 and enter this access code: 224023. Only staff are allowed in city hall.
City Buildings Closed to the Public
Due to the threat of the spread of the COVID-19 Virus, all city buildings are closed to the Public. Residents may do business with the City by calling (563) 924-2194 or email cityoflamont@windstream.net. Utility payments may be dropped in the Drop Box outside of City Hall. To reach Public Works Director, please call (563) 924-2068. To reach Lamont Public Library, please call (563) 924-3202 or email ahappel@lamont.lib.ia.us. The library catalog is available at lamont,biblionix.com.
All City Parks are closed until further notice to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 Virus.
