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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...

One of the newly remodeled exam rooms at Mount Vernon Family Medicine

Mount Vernon Family Medicine opens doors

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

Mount Vernon Family Medicine in uptown Mount Vernon has officially opened its doors. The clinic, run by Dr. Jamie (Wallace) Smith, was something Smith dreamed up roughly two years ago. Smith...

Mayor Tom Wieseler helps new Mount Vernon-Lisbon Police Department member Nick Eicher take his oath as officer.

New officer appointed for Mount Vernon-Lisbon Police Department

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

Nick Eicher has been approved as a new officer for the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Police Department. Mount Vernon-Lisbon Police chief Doug Shannon said that Eicher was one of roughly four who had applied...

WEWalk outraises last year’s fundraiser

WEWalk outraises last year’s fundraiser

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

The WEWalk fundraiser is expected to exceed the profits raised during last year’s fundraiser, said Washington Elementary Teacher and Parent president Megan Wolter. “The students did a great...

Sun Spots | How to take Nature photographs

October 15, 2024

The Friends of the Palisades Keplar State park will be holding how to take nature photographs Sunday, October 20, noon at the Lodge. Gina Molby is returning this year after having a successful event...

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...

Deputy Derek Steines and retiring K-9 officer Bingo.

Linn County Sheriff’s Office K9 Bingo is retiring

October 15, 2024

Bingo, a nine-year-old Linn County Sheriff’s Office K9, is retiring after eight years of service. Bingo, a German Shepherd, joined the Sheriff’s Office in October 2016 and was partnered with Deputy...

No parking zone established along Seventh Avenue

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

The Mount Vernon-Lisbon Police Department has established a no parking zone along Seventh Avenue N.W. in Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon-Lisbon Police chief Doug Shannon said he has received complaints...

Ordinance on smoke and vape shops fails to advance

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

An ordinance with restrictions on smoke and vape shops failed to advance in Mount Vernon, after a 2-1 vote. Council member Mark Andresen provided the dissenting opinion, and council members Scott Rose...

Panelists discuss their roads to election

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

Panelists at Cornell explored issues pertaining to sexism, LGQBTIA+ and more issues at an event at Zamora’s Market Tuesday, Oct. 8. The panel was one of two that Cornell College was hosting pertaining...

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...

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