Welcome to Lenox
Bright Lights and Shining Hospitality of the past and present. Discover a community built on history and thriving for the future.
Lenox in the News
Recent local coverage from the Bedford Times-Press.
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Survey finds Iowa pheasant population second highest in more than a decade
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources annual August statewide pheasant survey averaged 23 birds per route this year, which is the second highest…
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Discover Parks
French Preserve is a peaceful 80-acre timber tract that is located one mile north on Virginia Avenue off Highway 2. Owned by the DNR and managed by…
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Taylor County 4-H to Kick Off New Year with Back-to-School S’mores Bash
BEDFORD, Iowa — Taylor County 4-H is inviting youth and families to kick off a new 4-H year at its Back-to-School S’mores Bash on Thursday…
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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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