The Lenox Time Table Area News

By: Robin Opsahl Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law a measure banning drivers from using cellphones behind the wheel outside of hands-free or voice-activated modes. Reynolds was joined by more than 50 people in her office during the signing, many of whom were related to people who had died because of distracted driving. The…

On April 23, 2025, during the Honors Convocation, Simpson College presented Brooklynn Ecklin the Outstanding Senior in Human Services Major Award. This award is presented to a graduating senior who has made significant contributions to the field of human services. The recipient must have exhibited respect, dedication, and a demonstrated social justice commitment to the…

Lenox Municipal Utilities met on January 9 for their first meeting of the New Year and made changes in the holiday policy and talked about the awards program. Jeff Tull, LMU manager, said the city added President’s Day to their holiday schedule and they close at noon on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Tull…

The magic of Christmas comes alive at the Lenox Depot Welcome Center during the holiday season. There are 25 decorated Christmas trees this year to carry out the theme, “Christmas Storytime,” to inspire memories of Christmas past. It is not known when the decorated Christmas trees started at the depot. A depot warming party was…

BreeAnn Barrans and Carrie Knox promoted the Lenox PTO organization at Saturday’s Pocket Park Market in Lenox. Lenox PTO raises funds throughout the year to provide academic supplies for classrooms and provide enrichment opportunities for students. Their slogan is “It Takes a Community to Build a Tiger.” On Saturday, kids enjoyed planting seeds in a…

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Gov. Reynolds announced the appointment of James Johnson of Gravity to serve as the next Superintendent of Banking in the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services beginning January 1, 2024. “James is a proven leader with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the banking industry that was forged in rural Iowa,” said Governor…

The Taylor County Delinquent Tax list can be found inside this issue of the Lenox Time Table. The tax sale will be held by the Taylor County Treasurer on Monday, June 19, 2023 at the Taylor County Treasurer’s Office from 8 to 9 a.m. Bidders will place their bids online. No delinquent tax payments will…