News

Lamont Museum Opening for the Season on May 24th

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!

Read More about Lamont Museum Opening for the Season on May 24th

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

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…

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

Hydrant Flushing – End of May – First of June

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…

Read More about Hydrant Flushing – End of May – First of June

Lamont – RAGBRAI LII Pass Thru Town

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…

Read More about Lamont – RAGBRAI LII Pass Thru Town

Wanted: Library Board Trustee

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.

Read More about Wanted: Library Board Trustee

Northeast Iowa Mobile Food Bank – 4th Wednesday beginning at 3:30 p.m.

NE Iowa Mobile Food Bank is the 4th Wednesday beginning at 3:30 pm, except November & December when it is the 3rd Thursday, at the Lamont Fire Station, 644 Bush Street, Lamont, IA. Drive-thru in the alley behind City Hall; enter from Albert Street by the American Legion building. Please bring your big banana boxes back…

Read More about Northeast Iowa Mobile Food Bank – 4th Wednesday beginning at 3:30 p.m.

Garbage & Recycling Carts

Please remove garbage & recycling carts promptly after collection. Also, remember to set carts 3-4 feet apart or better yet, set one on each side of the driveway for easier access to pick up and dump.  If you have a broken lid, contact City Hall at 563-924-2194 to get it replaced at no charge.

Read More about Garbage & Recycling Carts

City Burn Site – Open April – November by appointment only.

City Burn Site is open from April to November by appointment only.  To schedule, call Paul Lincoln, Public Works Director at 924-2068. Vegetative debris only.  NO paper products, plastics, metals, garbage, trash or any other non-vegetative debris. All vegetative debris must be taken to City Burn Site located at 3297 135th Street (aka County Road…

Read More about City Burn Site – Open April – November by appointment only.

EMTS Needed

Lamont Volunteer Fire Department is in need of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTS) If you are interested in being an EMT to help at the scene of an emergency and provide support, please contact EMS Directors, Kim Cook at 563-920-1829 & Cary Gentz at 319-608-3080.  A great way to give back to your community.

Read More about EMTS Needed

Fire Hydrant Clear Away Zone

If there is a fire hydrant near your house, do your part to keep it accessible this winter. Remove any snow and ice. Clear a wide enough perimeter around the hydrant for firefighters to work (about 3 feet). Clear a path from hydrant to street.

Read More about Fire Hydrant Clear Away Zone

Categories

Archives