The Storybook Town
CELEBRATING 125 YEARS IN 2025!
Ivanhoe is a small city located in Southwest, MN in Lincoln County. We were named from the novel Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott. This is where we get our nickname "The Storybook Town". The 2020 Census lists Ivanhoe as a community of 617. Ivanhoe has been the county seat since 1902.
Ivanhoe is proud of our Polish Heritage. The annual Polska Kielbasa Days "Polish Days" is held the second weekend in August. You will find softball, polish sausage and other ethnic foods, fireworks, parade and evening entertainment. This is a family friendly event which brings people from around the country home for the weekend.
city of ivanhoe 125 year celebration
Join our Community in planning the 125th Celebration
City of Ivanhoe is looking for contributions to help celebrate our city. Share your ideas, help with planning, and celebrating. Reach out to our council, community club, or city staff to share.
Announcements
2023 City of Ivanhoe Consumer Confidence Report for Drinking Water
See 2023 report below under downloads. A copy of this report is also available at the locations below during their normal hours: * City of Ivanhoe Office * City of Ivanhoe Public Library *The Post office
Dog Licenses
DOG LICENSE DAY: MAY 7TH 4P-6P
Come to the city office for annual dog license. Cost $10 and bring proof of rabies vaccination.
BOARD OF APPEAL & EQUALIZATION
MONDAY APRIL 14TH AT 6:30PM IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Upcoming Meetings & Important Dates
Upcoming City Council Meetings Held the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 5:30pm at City Council Chambers loc
3/10/25 3/24/25
4/14/25 4/28/25
5/12/25 5/27/25
6/9/25 6/23/25
7/14/25 7/28/25
8/11/25 8/25/25
Economic Development Authority meetings held at City Council Chambers located at 401 N Harold Street
4/2/25 5/7/25 6/4/25 7/2/25 8/6/25
9/3/25 10/1/25 11/5/25 12/3/25