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Lenox in the News
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Class of 1976 Reunion
On September 25-26, 2026, the Class of 1976 held their 50th reunion at the American Legion. They watched the Homecoming parade on Friday, then had a…
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Five Candidates on the Ballot for ISU Extension and Outreach County Council
Voters will have the opportunity to elect five members of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Adams County Extension Council at the Nov…
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City council approves payouts; Set Beggar’s Night for Oct. 31
The Lenox City Council approved two payout for projects at their October 12 meeting. A pay out for work at the Lenox Pool project was approved for…
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of community energy produced by our local wind turbine.
Founded in 1871, Driven by the Future.
Originally called Summit, Lenox has a rich history rooted in the expansion of the American railway. After rebounding from a devastating fire in 1884, we have continued to grow with a focus on stability and hospitality.
Today, we lead Southwest Iowa in renewable energy through our community-owned wind turbine, providing clean energy for our residents since 2003.
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