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Welcome to Lamont, Iowa

Lamont (pop. 429) is located in the northeast corner of Buchanan County and is known as the "West Gateway to Backbone State Park" (Iowa's first state park).

Lamont is home to several businesses including a local bank, post office, insurance office, bar & grill, car wash, convenience store, Dairy Sweet plus more.

The Common Grounds Coffee House, operated by local volunteers, is open from 6-9 a.m. Monday - Saturday for coffee and rolls.  They offer a noon lunch special on Wednesdays, carryout only, between 11:00-12:00. Sign up Friday before.  Take a break at the beautiful Gazebo Park right next door.

The Boy Scout Park has many amenities including a tennis and basketball court, a campground with electrical hookups, and playground equipment.  The Scout House, with a kitchen and fireplace, along with an adjoining gazebo and picnic tables make this a perfect place to rent for family events.

Located along the Lamont Creek in the heart of Lamont the picturesque City Park is home to a rare soldier monument from the Civil War, a shelter, and playground equipment.

The Lamont Museum is located in a restored downtown bank building.  Built in 1910, it features characteristics from that era including oak woodwork, tin ceilings, tile, and hardwood floors.  The museum is two floors full of rich history including military, farming, school, and St. Mary's Church.  The museum added a one-room school house right out the back door of the museum to display the Lamont School memorabilia.  In December of 2021, the museum purchased the Lamont Masons building, it is now the Museum Annex building. This is the oldest building on Bush Street and one of the few surviving buildings in the county built in the Boom style architecture.

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Lamont Museum Opening for the Season on May 24th

May 20, 2025

All four historic buildings of the Lamont Museum will open for the season on May 24. We will be open May 24 10-3 May 26 10-2 June 7 10-3 July 5 10-3 July 26  8-Noon August 2 9-3 September 6 10-3 Visit us on Facebook Lamont Museum to find out more information!

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2025 Memorial Day Activities – Loren Foster American Legion & Auxiliary Post #346

May 20, 2025

Friday, May 23 – 5:00 pm – Put up flags at Campton then St. Albert Cemeteries.  Any volunteers are welcome Monday May 26 – 9:00 am – Legion members meet at Legion Hall in Lamont 9:30 am – St Albert Cemetery 9:55 am – Forestville 10:10 am – Dundee Area Veterans Memorial at Dundee City…

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Hydrant Flushing – End of May – First of June

May 20, 2025

The City of Lamont will be flushing water hydrants the end of May and/or first week of June, as weather permits. This is needed to help keep the water lines free of mineral deposits. You may experience some water discoloration during and immediately after the flushing. If you do, you need to run your water…

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Lamont – RAGBRAI LII Pass Thru Town

April 8, 2025

RAGBRAI LII will pass thru our town on the morning of July 26th after an overnight stay in Oelwein. There are two meetings scheduled with RAGBRAI LII representatives who will give advice on how to make this a pleasant experience for everyone and answer any questions. They will be in town on April 17th at…

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Wanted: Library Board Trustee

February 25, 2025

The Lamont Public Library Needs You! Are you interested in serving your community?  The Lamont Public Library is in need of a (city) Library Board Trustee   If you are interested or for more information on serving on the Lamont Library Board of Trustees, please contact the Library Director at 563-924-3202 or City Hall at 563-924-2194.

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Calendar

May
23
Fri
11:30 am Senior Meal Program @ Community Room
Senior Meal Program @ Community Room
May 23 @ 11:30 am
Lamont Senior Meals will be held on Fridays at 11:30 a.m.  Call Paula Harvey at 563-924-2194 by 9:00 a.m. Wednesday to sign up.  Cost is $4.00
May
30
Fri
11:30 am Senior Meal Program @ Community Room
Senior Meal Program @ Community Room
May 30 @ 11:30 am
Lamont Senior Meals will be held on Fridays at 11:30 a.m.  Call Paula Harvey at 563-924-2194 by 9:00 a.m. Wednesday to sign up.  Cost is $4.00

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