Veterans Day activities will be held in Mount Vernon and Lisbon on Saturday, Nov. 9 through Monday, Nov. 11.
The Hahn Howard American Legion Post 480 will hold a Veterans Day service at the Mount Vernon Cemetery Saturday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. Later that Saturday, members of the legion will go to Hallmark Care Center and Cherry Ridge Independent Living Centers to hand out certificates of appreciation to members, as well as provide cake and pie to residents.
“We’ll also be doing a demonstration of the appropriate way to fold an American flag,” Mike Woods, commander of the post said.
Lisbon Schools will be hosting their annual Veterans Day Assembly Monday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. in the Lions Den. Retired Sgt. First Class Aaron Helmrich (who is also Lisbon’s head wrestling coach) will be the guest speaker at the event, and a slideshow has been organized saluting area veterans. Music performances from high school band and choir are also planned during the event.
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The City of Mount Vernon and City of Lisbon will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The Lisbon City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11, has been canceled. The next council meeting will be Nov. 25.
Mount Vernon School Board will have its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Mount Vernon High School Library.
Cole and Lisbon Libraries will also be closed, as will Southeast Linn Community Center.
Most Linn County government offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Regular business hours resume Tuesday, Nov. 12.
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 Monday, Nov. 11, 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.