Island City Harbor

Island City Harbor 1945-Lewis and Lawson Excavating begins it's 20 year run.

1964-Lewis and Lawson expands into the marine industry forming Lewis & Lawson Harbor Service.
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📍 Located on Iowa's only Island City: 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚
🌴 Unique Stays + Outfitter Rentals on the Mississippi

Marina, Harbor Store, Boat Rentals, Unique Houseboat Rentals, Slips, Indoor/Outdoor Storage, Kayak + Paddleboards, Gas Dock, Marine Technician. Lewis and Lawson Harbor Service operated 20 years in the Clinton, Iowa area by; by operating 3 tugboats for fleeting of barges, welding, repair, cleaning of

barges, and raising sunken barges. They built a 700 ton capacity dry dock expanding repair capabilities. Millwright work, plant maintenance, driving piling for barge loading/unloading for Peavey Grain, Bunge Corp, Agrico, Agri Industries, and CF Industries. Transported 110 ton gas fired boiler by barge and tug from Chattanooga, TN and installed it on the 2nd floor of Clinton Corn Processing (now ADM) in Clinton, IA without the use of any cranes.

1984-Lewis & Lawson Harbor Service was sold but Jerry Lawson continued to do work for the above companies.

1994-Jerry Lawson Inc was started and a marina in Sabula, IA was purchased. Rebuilding Island City Harbor began with replacing all dock assemblies which were built on site with marina staff.

09/09/2026

🍂 SABULA IS THE PLACE TO BE! 🍂

Join us Saturday, September 26th for the 4th Annual Farmers Market at Island City Harbor! 🎃

🛍️ 20+ vendors • 🚜 Wagon rides • 🌭 Holly’s Dogs • 🎶 Live music • 🎟️ Pontoon rental raffle & more! Pumpkins, crafts, mums…..

And don’t stop there — make a day of it and SABULA HOP! 🍁 Shop, explore, eat & enjoy everything our little river town has to offer!

📍 Island City Harbor | 305 South Avenue, Sabula, Iowa
⏰ 9AM–3PM

🍁 Good food. Great people. Small-town charm. See you in Sabula! ⚓️

SABULA, IOWA — OUR LITTLE ISLAND ON THE MISSISSIPPI. 💙There are places you visit… and then there are places that stay wi...
09/07/2026

SABULA, IOWA — OUR LITTLE ISLAND ON THE MISSISSIPPI. 💙

There are places you visit… and then there are places that stay with you.

Welcome to Sabula, Iowa — Iowa’s only island city, surrounded by the waters of the mighty Mississippi and 3 beautiful lakes.

From boats passing through the old railroad bridge, to quiet mornings on the river, summer days spent boating, kayaking and swimming, and sunsets that make you stop and look twice. This little island is pretty special.

And you don’t just have to visit for the day… come stay with us at Island City Harbor! ⚓️

Spend a few nights right on the water aboard one of our houseboats on Boatel Row, or settle into our cozy floating cottage. Want to explore the river? Grab one of our pontoon rentals and spend the day experiencing the Mississippi the way it was meant to be experienced…from the water. 🌊☀️

Come slow down. Explore our little island. Make some memories. And see why we love calling this place home.

This is Sabula.
This is river life.
And we’d love to share it with you. ❤️

09/07/2026
Come and grab food from HOLLY’S DOGS…. - little over an hour left….. come and get it…. YUMMMMM!
09/05/2026

Come and grab food from HOLLY’S DOGS…. - little over an hour left….. come and get it…. YUMMMMM!

YAYYYYY!!!! They are coming today!!!!!!!! Hope to see everyone! SHARE SHARE SHARE🌭 HOLLY’S DOGS IS COMING TO THE ISLAND!...
09/05/2026

YAYYYYY!!!! They are coming today!!!!!!!! Hope to see everyone! SHARE SHARE SHARE

🌭 HOLLY’S DOGS IS COMING TO THE ISLAND! 🌭

Labor Day Weekend calls for Chicago-style dogs, sunshine & island time! ☀️🚤

Holly’s Dogs will be at Island City Harbor!

🇺🇸 Saturday, September 5
🌭 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Island City Harbor | Sabula, Iowa

Come by boat, car, golf cart—or however you get here 😂—just COME HUNGRY!

Grab lunch from Holly’s, enjoy the island, and soak up one of those last beautiful summer weekends on the Mississippi. ❤️🤍💙

Labor Day Weekend is better on the Island!

09/04/2026

🍂 FALL FUN IS COMING TO ISLAND CITY HARBOR! 🍂

Our 4th Annual Farmer’s Market is right around the corner, and this year is going to be a GOOD one!

🚜 Wagon rides
🎟️ Raffle for a ONE-DAY PONTOON RENTAL!
🌭 Holly’s Dogs
🎶 Live music by Blake Wheaton
🛍️ 15+ amazing vendors
🎃 Fall finds, pumpkins, mums, crafts, Photo Booth, handmade goods, baked treats & more!

Grab the family, bring your friends and spend a beautiful fall Saturday with us in Sabula!

📅 Saturday, September 26th
⏰ 9 AM–3 PM
📍 Island City Harbor • Sabula, Iowa

Come hungry. Come ready to shop. And come ready for some good old-fashioned Island City fall fun! 🍁⚓️

☀️ LABOR DAY WEEKEND PLANS JUST OPENED UP! 🚤🇺🇸We had a few last-minute cancellations, which means PONTOONS ARE AVAILABLE...
09/03/2026

☀️ LABOR DAY WEEKEND PLANS JUST OPENED UP! 🚤🇺🇸

We had a few last-minute cancellations, which means PONTOONS ARE AVAILABLE THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND! 🎉

Grab your crew, pack the cooler, and spend one of the last big weekends of summer out on the water! 🌊☀️

Only $350 for the ENTIRE DAY!

These won’t last long—book yours online now at
www.islandcityharbor.com

📍 Island City Harbor | Sabula, Iowa
🚤 Your Labor Day weekend looks better from a pontoon!

SABULA, IT’S HEAVEN. 🩵There are places you visit…and then there are places that stay with you.Where the Mississippi wrap...
09/03/2026

SABULA, IT’S HEAVEN. 🩵

There are places you visit…
and then there are places that stay with you.

Where the Mississippi wraps around our little island,
boats drift by, sunsets stop you in your tracks,
and life somehow feels just a little slower.

This is morning coffee by the water.
Bare feet. Boat rides. Familiar faces.
Summer nights and memories you wish could last forever.

It may be a tiny island in Iowa…
but to those of us lucky enough to know it—

Sabula, it’s heaven. 🦋⚓️🌊

Come see our little piece of paradise.

Island City Harbor | Sabula, Iowa
www.islandcityharbor.com



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Discover the origin story of Iowa's only island city, Sabula.

09/02/2026

🍂 FALL LOOKS BETTER FROM THE RIVER 🍂 perfect time to book your FALL GETAWAY… pretty soon the leaves will be changing….

There’s something special about fall on the Mississippi.

The summer crowds begin to fade. The air turns crisp. The river gets peaceful. And before long, the shoreline starts showing off its fall colors. 🍁

Make Island City Harbor your fall getaway.

🚤 Rent a pontoon and spend the day exploring the Mississippi
🏡 Stay overnight in one of our cozy cottages
🎣 Bring the fishing poles
🦅 Watch for eagles, pelicans & other wildlife
🍂 Explore beautiful Sabula — Iowa’s Island City
🌅 And don’t miss those fall sunsets over the river

Come for the day…
or make a weekend out of it.

The river season isn’t over. It’s just beginning…
It just gets a little more beautiful. ❤️

📍 Island City Harbor | Sabula, Iowa

Book your fall pontoon or overnight stay today.
Www.islandcityharbor.com

09/01/2026

☀️ Summer Isn’t Done Yet… But Fall Is Coming! 🍂🛥️

It may still feel like summer outside, but some of the most beautiful boating days of the year are just ahead!

There’s still plenty of time for sunshine, swimming and cruising the Mississippi—and before we know it, those riverbanks will start showing off their fall colors. 🍁

Whether you’re squeezing in another summer day on the water or planning a fall cruise with family and friends, Island City Harbor pontoon rentals are ready when you are.

🛥️ Grab your crew.
☀️ Soak up the sunshine.
🍂 And start planning that fall river day.

Book your pontoon rental:
www.islandcityharbor.com⁠

Because summer may be winding down… but boating season isn’t over yet. ❤️

Address

305 South Avenue
Sabula, IA
52070

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15636872825

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