City News & Updates

Garbage Pickup will be Wednesday, September 9 even with the Labor Day Holiday.  Please have your carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9th.  If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at (563) 924-2194.

Grace United Methodist Church, 745 Washington Street, is holding a “Drive Thru Only – Carry Out” Harvest Supper on Saturday, September 19th from 3-6 pm.  Menu includes pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, potato salad, & bar.  Free Will Donation.  To order ahead, please call JoAnn Crow at 563-920-5273 after 9:00 am on the 19th.

Lamont Community Club will be holding a carry out only spaghetti supper on Wednesday, September 9th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post #346, 610 Bush Street.  The menu includes spaghetti, garlic bread, & dessert.  Free will donation.  Delivery Available – Please call JoAnn at 563-920-5273 after 8:00 a.m. to place a delivery order.

Water                     12.77 first 1000 gals                            4.25/1000 gals thereafter

Sewer                     10.21 first 1000 gals                            1.92/1000 gals thereafter

Garbage – Residential         17.50 64-gal cart

Garbage – Commercial       52.00 (2 yard)             75.00 (4 yard)                90.00 (6 yard)

Landfill                   5.00

SW Rehab Fee      10.00 per month

Storm Water         8.00 per ERU

Bills are issued by the 18^th of each month and due on the 8^th of the following month.    A 10% penalty is applied to accounts not paid on or before the 8^th.  Accounts become delinquent on the 12^th of the month and are subject to disconnection.  A 10-day disconnection notice is sent to the account holder when an account is delinquent. A final notice is posted on the property 24 hours before disconnection.   There is a $20.00 charge for final posting.  April 1^st to November 30^th $25.00 will be charged to shut-off/reconnect water service during work hours.  $50.00 will be charged to shut-off/reconnect water service after work hours.  December 1^st to March 31^st $50.00 will be charged to reconnect water service during work hours.  $75.00 will be charged to reconnect water service after work hours.

All toters need to be curbside by 6:00 a.m. on collection day which is Wednesdays except as changed by holidays.  Recycling will be picked up every other week.  Trash must be put into garbage bags before placing in toter.  Each toter contains a serial number and is recorded to the property and stays with the property.  Any lost, stolen, or damaged container is the responsibility of the property owner, who shall be charged the replacement cost of the container. Additional Services/Fees would need to be paid in advance at City Hall and pick up would be done on normal scheduled pick up day. – Appliances or Electronics $20 per unit, Furniture/Mattresses $10.00 per unit, Tires $6.00 per tire.  Dumpster & Roll Off Rentals are also available.

Please contact City Hall with any questions or concerns or to schedule additional services at (563) 924-2194.

The City of Lamont is practically giving away approximately ½ acre of land at $1,000 to build a residential home.  The property is located on Pine Street and is served by all utilities.  The City will consider proposals to construct a single-family home.

This picturesque property has a beautiful creek running behind it and its location in Lamont is ideal.  A quick 10-minute drive to Highway 20 gets you to any destination you may want to go.

Once the property has been transferred, a dwelling shall be fully completed and on the tax rolls within one and one-half (1 ½) years from the date of acceptance.

Questions?  Contact City Clerk, Paula Harvey at 563-924-2194, email cityoflamont@windstream.net or BCEDC Director, Lisa Kremer at 319-334-7497 or email director@growbuchanan.com.

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.

Beginning on Tuesday, August 4th, Common Grounds Coffee Shop will provide meals twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays with delivery around 11:30 a.m. and will run approximately 20-26 weeks.

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

Very important that all households in Lamont respond to the 2020 census as City government is based on per capita.

Lamont Day is August 1st with parade at 1:00 p.m. – Grand Marshalls: The Class of 2020.  Activities on Bush Street – Bean Bag Tournament at 2:00 p.m., Grace UMC Bake Sale, OneRoot, and other local vendors, Kids Activities, Heart Beat DJ from 2-4 p.m., “Food’s Here” Mobile Food Truck, Live Music featuring Adam Griffin from 6-10 p.m., Prize Drawings and Silent Auction Items.  If interested in being a a vendor, please contact Jenni Grocholski at 563-920-0670.  If interested in Bean Bag Tournament, please contact Steve German at 563-608-4146 or sign up after the parade.  $20.00 per team and Bags fly at 2:00 p.m.