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.
FORMS FOR THE City of Ivanhoe (See List to download forms
ATV/GOLF CART PERMIT
Swimming Pool Registration
Utility Application Form
Complete the Application Form
Come into City office with Driver's License(s), and Current Insurance. Be sure to fill out both sides.
1 Year Permit $25 3 Year Permit $75
Utility Application Form
Swimming Pool Registration
Utility Application Form
Application for Service/Change or Utility Service
The City of Ivanhoe provides Water/Sewer/Garbage Services
Swimming Pool Registration
Swimming Pool Registration
Swimming Lesson Registration
Registration form for Ivanhoe Pool Pass
Single Season Pass $75.00
Family Season Pass $175.00
7 Day Punch Card $25.00
Daily Pass $5.00
Baby Pool Free
Swimming Lesson Registration
Swimming Lesson Registration
Swimming Lesson Registration
Stay Tuned for information on Lesson Sign Ups
2025 Costs
Swim Lessons $50.00
Private Lessons $100.00
Camping Registration
Swimming Lesson Registration
Building Permit Applications
Register for Camping
Located at Gilson Field Park
Cost $20
Building Permit Applications
Swimming Lesson Registration
Building Permit Applications
Apply for a building permit
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-7P at the Public Works Building
Come to the city office for annual dog license. Cost $8 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
4/14/25 4/27/25
5/12/25 5/27/25
6/9/25 6/23/25
7/14/25 7/28/25
8/11/25 8/25/25
9/11/25 9/22/25
Economic Development Authority meetings held at City Council Chambers located at 401 N Harold Street
5/7/25 6/4/25 7/2/25 8/6/25
9/3/25 10/1/25 11/5/25 12/3/25