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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

The seniors celebrate their championship. They won 22-0 against the freshmen and 16-12 against the juniors in the final.

Lisbon celebrates homecoming with return of old tradition

Joel Kellar, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun October 15, 2024

Lisbon’s homecoming celebrations were kicked off with a tradition as old as the celebration of homecoming itself. The drums and horns of the marching band rang throughout the streets. They marched...

King Chapel’s roof replacement, major repairs slated for April 2025

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun October 15, 2024

Significant repairs to King Chapel on Cornell College’s campus are slated to begin in April 2025. Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission building official Luke Mahoney said that his office...

Charlie Becker

St. Johns hosting social justice speaker on Ukraine

October 15, 2024

Have you been concerned about Ukrainians as they struggle with over two and half years of invasion? Would you like to learn more about the war form an Iowan who has been to Ukraine? Come to St. John...

First Street Community Field improvements discussed

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun October 15, 2024

The Mount Vernon School Board approved a contract with Krafka Lawn Services to make repairs to the First Street Community Center Field this fall to get the field ready for play this spring. The $7,875...

New non-fiction novels arriving at Cole

Cathy Boggs, Cole Library October 15, 2024

Do you have a favorite author? You are not alone. Many people have a favorite author or authors and anticipate their latest book. Last week I wrote about new mysteries; this week it’s new general...

Join Mount Vernon for the 2024 Mount Vernon Chili Cookof

October 15, 2024

Mount Vernon’s Chili Cookoff will take place Saturday, October 19. Team cooking will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the public is invited to taste from 4-7 p.m. Schedule of Events: ...

Linn County Veteran Affairs changes name to Veteran Services

October 15, 2024

The Linn County Veteran Affairs Department has officially changed its name to Linn County Veteran Services. The primary reason for the name change is to reduce confusion and frustration among veterans...

Your next mystery books are at Cole

Cathy Boggs, Cole Library October 9, 2024

Some mystery writers have written successful series. If you enjoy their books it can be hard to wait for the next installment. This fall several mystery writers have new books out and we have purchased...

Sun Spots

October 9, 2024

Living history walking tour with Bob Campagna The History Center of Cedar Rapids will be hosting a living history walking tour of downtown Mount Vernon Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. Attendees are asked...

Sun Spots

October 1, 2024

LBC Open House and Wellness Fair Join Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center staff for an open house and wellness fair Thursday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Discover ways to get...

The Scoop: Put Community Leaders Breakfast on your calendar

Hello readers! This section is where you will find information from the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group. This may include Press Releases, business grant opportunities, Main Street Iowa...

Fall Community Book talk Thursday, Oct. 17

Cathy Boggs, Cole Library October 1, 2024

One aspect of my job at the library is book recommendations. Many avid readers want to know, “What book is good?” Well, join us for the Fall Community Book Talk and hear what books are great!...

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