Recently at Cole Library we have purchased several new titles for our middle grade patrons. Who are our middle grade patrons? They are readers in the third through sixth grade and ages 8 – 12.
However,...
Hills Bank is excited to announce the Ag Outlook 2025 event, set to take place March 6 at the Riverside Casino & Golf Resort. This highly anticipated event will bring together industry leaders,...
On Saturday, March 1, at 11:30 a.m., Mount Vernon’s Abbe Creek Gallery (ACG), 105 First St. NW, will host a chance to probe the creative mind of Russell John Lumb.
The gallery’s current Featured...
A long-time builder, architect, concrete trades person and community collaborator passed away this week.
Ed Sauter, a longtime resident of Mount Vernon, passed away Feb. 21, 2025, after a prolonged...
All members of the community are invited to attend a “Learn with the League” event Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the Mount Vernon City Hall, 213 1st St NW at 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event is hosted by the Mount...
The buzz has begun about the 97th Academy Awards. At Cole Library we are rolling out the red carpet to welcome the Academy Award nominated movies for 2025. The titles below have been purchased and are...
Ripon College fall 2024 dean’s list
Ben Crock of Mount Vernon was named to the Ripon College fall 2024 dean’s list. To qualify for the Dean’s List at Ripon College, students must achieve a 3.40...
Lisbon earned four Division I ratings and two Division II ratings at state large group speech contest at Cedar Rapids-Washington Saturday, Feb. 8. The team is coached by Ellen Johanns and assistant coach...
Mount Vernon High School had 21 Division I ratings and three Division II ratings at state large group speech contest at Cedar Rapids Washington Saturday, Feb. 8, including 18 straight Division I ratings.
That...
The Mount Vernon Lions Club is looking for new members. Member Paul Fugate said that the organization has lost several members recently, and are looking for younger members to join.
They meet the fourth...
The Mount Vernon Chocolate Stroll is on pause for 2025.
“We need new community members to volunteer to help keep this event going by joining the committee. If you would like to see this event continue...
If you are hard of hearing but attending a Mount Vernon sporting event, the Mount Vernon Mustang Vision will have a new FM transmitter.
According to Paul Fugate, the purchase was made due to the help...
