Share Your Untold Lamoni Story

Help us preserve the personal histories that make our community unique

Your Stories Matter

Every family, every business, every individual who has called Lamoni home has stories worth preserving. These personal histories often reveal the most authentic and meaningful aspects of our community's heritage.

The Untold Lamoni Stories project is our effort to collect, document, and preserve these personal accounts for future generations. Whether it's memories of growing up on Main Street, running a local business, or participating in community traditions, your story is an important part of Lamoni's larger narrative.

What We're Looking For

  • Family histories: Stories passed down through generations
  • Business memories: Tales from local shops, farms, and enterprises
  • Community events: Recollections of festivals, celebrations, and gatherings
  • Daily life: What it was like growing up or living in different eras
  • Local characters: Memorable individuals who shaped the community
  • Traditions: Customs and practices unique to our area

How to Participate

There are several ways you can contribute to the Untold Lamoni Stories project:

📝 Written Accounts

Submit written stories, memoirs, or historical accounts. These can be short anecdotes or longer family histories.

🎙️ Oral Interviews

Schedule a recorded interview with our volunteer historians. We'll help you tell your story and ensure it's preserved properly.

📸 Photos & Documents

Share historical photographs, letters, or documents that help illustrate your stories. We'll digitize them and return originals.

🎬 Video Stories

Record your own video testimonial or participate in our documentary project about Lamoni's heritage.

Story Submission Form

Ready to share your story? Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch within 24 hours

Questions About the Project?

Contact the Story Team

Sarah Williams
Education Coordinator & Oral History Project Leader

Email: stories@lamonihistory.org
Phone: (641) 784-3406

Privacy & Usage

We respect your privacy and will only use your stories for historical preservation and educational purposes with your permission.

You retain all rights to your stories and can specify how they may be used in our archives and educational programs.