Gilmore City updates procedures in the wake of COVID-19

By: Donovan W. Mann – donovanm@977thebolt.com

Gilmore City, IA – Gilmore City is making some procedural changes due to the rise in COVID-19 cases.

Gilmore City Library Director and Deputy City Clerk Lorna Naeve informs KHBT that Gilmore City Hall and Library will be locking their front doors. Payments, books and anything else that the public needs to give to the city can be put in the book drop box out front.

The city asks their customers not to ask to have the door opened for them for the purpose of giving change or making credit card payments. Online payments can be made at gilmorecityiowa.com. City hall questions can be directed to 515-373-6326 or clerk@gilmorecityiowa.com.

Books and DVDs can still be checked out from the Gilmore City Library through curb side services or in town home delivery. For updates from the library check their Facebook at “Gilmore City Public Library,” call 515-373-6562 or email gclibrary@gilmorecityiowa.com.

Additionally Winterfest in Gilmore City on Dec. 5th has been changed. The city will be having a light contests. Rules will be on Facebook and in the November newsletter. Lighting of the tree will be in Gazebo Park and will start at 6 pm. Social distancing is a must.

Those with questions about the new procedures in Gilmore City should contact Gilmore City, City Hall at 515-373-6326 or Library at 515-373-6562.