Veterans Day activities will be held in Mount Vernon and Lisbon on Friday, Nov. 10 through Monday, Nov. 13.
Volunteers are needed to assist Hahn-Howard American Legion Post 480 with setting up flags lining the cemetery today (Thursday, Nov. 9), beginning at 5 p.m.
Mike Woods, commander of the Hahn-Howard Legion Post, said that the Legion will be visiting Hallmark Care Center and Cherry Ridge Independent Living to recognize area veterans with certificates of appreciation and with cake and ice cream at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10.
On Saturday, Nov. 11, the Hahn-Howard post will hold a ceremony at the Veterans memorial at Mount Vernon cemetery, including placing a wreath and bouquet at the wall of honor at 11 a.m., followed by a rifle volley and taps played by local musician Dennis Modracek.
Following the service the Legion Room at City Hall will be open for soup, sandwiches and cake at noon. Free will donations gratefully accepted.
Help will also be needed Sunday, Nov. 12, to take down the Avenue of Flags.
Dave Prasil, Lisbon American Legion Post 109 commander, said they are working with the Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon to host an event honoring veterans at the care center Friday, Nov. 10.
Lisbon Schools will be hosting their annual Veterans Day Assembly Monday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. in the Lions Den. Brett Mollenhauer will be the guest speaker at the event, and a slideshow has been organized.
Closures –The City of Mount Vernon and City of Lisbon will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veterans Day.
Most Linn County government offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day. Regular business hours resume Monday, Nov. 13.
The following services will continue to operate:
• Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services
• Mental Health Access Center
• Linn County LIFTS will be running reduced routes in Cedar Rapids (no rural service).
• The Sheriff’s Office will be closed; however, continuous operations will be available for routine and emergency responses, including the Patrol Division, Communications Division and the Correctional Center. In an emergency, always dial 911.
Vehicle registrations can be renewed online at any time at www.iowataxandtags.org.
All Iowa Department of Transportation business locations will be closed Friday, Nov. 10 in honor of Veterans Day.
Many people, including commercial driver’s license holders, may be able to complete driver’s license business online at www.iowadot.gov.
If you need to come see us, the quickest way to get your driver’s license business done is to schedule an appointment https://iowadot.gov/mvd/other-appointments. Walk-in customers will be served as time allows.
Special note to motor carriersThe Office of Motor Carrier Services typically experiences a heavy workload on the days leading up to and following the holiday. Customers are urged to submit applications for oversize permits, especially those weighing more than 156,000 pounds, several days before the permit is needed.