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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
