The community newspaper for Mount Vernon and Lisbon

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
The community newspaper for Mount Vernon and Lisbon

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
The community newspaper for Mount Vernon and Lisbon

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
Mount Vernon pitcher Hayden Gookin hugs center fielder Kinley Nissen after receiving the Softball State Qualifier banner after a Class 3A Region 4 Championship softball match between the Mount Vernon Mustangs and the Center Point-Urbana Stormin Pointers at Van Metre Family Softball Field in Mount Vernon on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The Mustangs beat the Stormin Pointers, 6-5.
News
Owner Kelli Kennon-Lane makes popcorn inside of the Bijou Theatre in Mount Vernon on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The Bijou was awarded Business of the Year by the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group.
Business of the Year: Bijou Movie Theatre
Helping the community, one vegetable at a time
Lisbon’s John Bardsley Named Citizen of the Year
Childcare Solutions Named Committee of the Year
Sue Margheim shares the importance of volunteering
Sports
Mount Vernon outfielder Michael Ryan strikes the ball during a baseball game between the Mount Vernon Mustangs and the South Tama County Trojans at Ash Park Baseball Field in Mount Vernon Monday, June 29.
Mustangs baseball slashed by Bobcats
MV tops Union, D-NH
Lisbon slashes WB-ND, stumbles to Louisa Muscatine
Lisbon baseball season ends against Maquoketa Valley
Heritage Days Pickleball tournament winners
Top Stories
Helping the community, one vegetable at a time
Lisbon’s John Bardsley Named Citizen of the Year
Childcare Solutions Named Committee of the Year
Cornell students research how political identity shapes social interactions
E-Edition
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Opinion
Opinion | Big city versus small-town values
Opinion | Parking expanding along Seventh Avenue makes sense
Opinion | Don’t worry Sun, we’ll protect you!
Opinions | Homeowners need property tax relief; Democrats are trying to make it happen
Community
Community Calendar
Sun Spots
Cool down with a new book at Cole
MV alum artwork featured at Abbe Creek Gallery
Community Calendar
Obituaries
MICHAEL BOOTS

July 22, 2026

KATHERINE HLADKY

July 22, 2026

LARRY STRAW

July 22, 2026

Shawn Carmer

July 15, 2026