City of Monmouth

Lori A. Seals Photography & Boutique recently opened at 101 Market Alley to provide a full-service digital photography studio, specializing in personal and family portraits, senior pictures, engagements, weddings, children, pets and much, much more.  Come in to check out the photography boutique with unique jewelry, frames, cards, photo albums, etc. Have a special occasion in the future that you would like to capture in pictures?  Lori can be reached @ 536-2188 or drop by to visit her new studio/boutique.

SHOP LOCAL - Go to http://www.977wmoi.com/ or http://www.radiomonmouth.com/ (select a station - either will work), then click on the BIG DEALS STORE for savings up to 50% on fantastic gift certificates for area businesses.  Perfect for gifts or just buy them for yourself to save $$$.  VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL - buy $50 worth of gift certificates and receive an additional 25% off!

Shop Local:  Two great deals to let you in on from Olivia's Cookie Jar and Kitchen.  First is their Birthday Special.  If you come in to Olivia's with a friend for lunch or dinner within a week before or after your Birthday you will get your meal (of equal or lesser value of your friend's meal) FREE! AND, the birthday guest will get his/her choice of cupcake for FREE also!  Secondly, most of the cookies are $1.00 each, but if you purchase a dozen, you will pay only $10!  They very much appreciate your help in getting the word out about their fabulous deals so that more people will be aware and shop local:)  Tell your friends about these terrific deals and make a trip to Olivia's Cookie Jar and Kitchen.

Are you not sure what books Auntie June has read, not at all certain if Grandpa would even think about wearing that shirt, or maybe you simply just don't know what to get that person who has everything???  Think of getting a gift certificate/gift card to a restaurant, retail store, gas station, local bookstore, or any number of other places located right here in Monmouth.  You save time, money on gas or shipping charges, the tax dollars stay right here in our community, and you help local businesses remain strong!

We will be posting any news or information we receive from local businesses on this Shop Local page.  If you have information you would like us to include, please send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Jan at 309-734-2141.  Remember to think of shopping local - it benefits all of us!

The City of Monmouth joins with the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce in encouraging residents to continue to support businesses in Monmouth by shopping locally. The benefits are many and thriving local businesses are incredibly important to our citizens as well as the success of our community. For example, sales taxes generated from purchases in Monmouth go directly into the City's General Fund - an account that pays for the services provided by the City. Shopping Locally benefits our hometown businesses, local employees and our citizens, as well as the Chamber of Commerce and the City.

Purchase your Make It Monmouth shopping bags at City Hall and the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce for only $1.00!