Mount Vernon Solo/ensemble contest results The Mount Vernon Music Department had an outstanding day Saturday, March 29, at Solo/Ensemble contest. In total, the MV music department entered 104 events...

The Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG), a Main Street Iowa organization, is excited to announce two summer events organized by the CDG Retail Events Committee. Hello Summer Shopping...

Bring your Easter egg hunting skills to Mount Vernon and Lisbon Saturday, April 19, as Lisbon and Mount Vernon will host two different egg hunts Saturday morning. Area children and families are...

Community Leaders Breakfast The CDG will host the final Community Leaders Breakfasts of the school year on Thursday, April 10 from 7:30 to 9 a.m.. The meeting is hosted by Bon Appétit at Cornell College,...

In conjunction with a nationwide, non-partisan organization Indivisible, a group of Mount Vernon and Lisbon citizens are holding a rally beginning at noon on Saturday, April 5. Indivisible has declared...

The Iowa Children’s Choice Award books for 2025 - 2026 have started arriving at Cole Library. This award is sponsored by the Iowa Association of School Librarians. The award is unique in that it gives...

Make plans now to attend the Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday, April 5 at the Hyatt Regency Conference Center in Coralville. This is the area's largest show, with over 100 talented exhibitors...

Saturday, March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The Vietnam War Veterans recognition act of 2017 was signed into law by President Donald Trump. March 29 is a fitting choice for a day honoring...

Retirement should be relaxing, not boring. In fact, taking on new hobbies can keep your mind sharp and body vital as you age. Here are five ways to stay active in your golden years: 1. Join a gym: Joining...

Global Volunteer Month, celebrated in April, is a time to honor volunteers while encouraging volunteering in communities around the world. This annual celebration is especially pertinent right now....

Spring is in the air, and it’s time for some egg-citing Easter fun! Join Bass Family Farms for their 9th Annual Easter Egg Extravaganza, where kids of all ages can enjoy a day filled with adventure,...

Join us at Cole Library for the Spring Book Talk on Thursday, April 17 at noon. The Spring Book Talk is a library event sponsored by Hills Bank and Trust. Librarian Greg Cotton and I will “book talk”...