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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 community newspaper for Mount Vernon and Lisbon

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun

The Rat King sneaks up on Clara during The Nutcracker.

Holiday Sparkle

Nathan Countryman, Editor November 27, 2024

Dance Arts Iowa’s production of “The Nutcracker” will return Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. at Mount Vernon Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at the door for $10 each. The group was having...

Linn County ready for winter weather

November 27, 2024

The Linn County Secondary Road Department is prepared for the 2024-25 winter season. Part of the preparation is sharing information with residents about the Secondary Road Department’s hours of operation,...

Renovations will limit access to Wickiup Hill Learning Center December 3-10

November 27, 2024

Renovations aimed at restoring some Wickiup Hill Learning Center exhibits to their original condition while enhancing the overall visitor experience will take place starting December 3. This project...

Mount Vernon City Council Briefs

November 27, 2024

Flag policy review held The Mount Vernon City Council held a review following a year of the flag policy. City administrator Chris Nosbisch said that one request was not championed by city council,...

Girl Scouts holding toy drive for SELCC

November 27, 2024

Girl Scouts from Service Unit 812 are excited to partner with the SELCC and Dance Arts Iowa to collect new toys for local families this holiday season. Girl Scouts participate in service projects throughout...

Chris Nosbisch, Carter Baldwin, Nicole McAlexander and Jane Carlson at the transportation forum at Mount Vernon City Hall.

League of Women Voters discuss transportation in Mount Vernon, Lisbon

Nathan Countryman, Editor November 27, 2024

The Mount Vernon-Lisbon unit of the Linn County League of Women Voters held a discussion on transportation issues in the communities of Mount Vernon and Lisbon. Carter Baldwin, director of Linn County...

Softball bleachers being installed this winter

Nathan Countryman, Editor November 27, 2024

The final phase of the Van Metre Family Softball Diamond will be installed in the coming weeks, when the new bleachers for the stadium are installed. Fred Burke helped with the completion of the project,...

Mount Vernon’s TIF increases due to higher valuation

Nathan Countryman, Editor November 27, 2024

Mount Vernon’s property valuation increased from $348 million to $418 million this past year. City administrator Chris Nosbich said that increase in valuation has increased the city’s debt capacity...

The Scoop: Season’s Greetings!

Jessie Thurn November 27, 2024

The CDG is excited for the next Shop Small event Saturday, Nov. 30, rom 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first 50 shoppers to visit the CDG booth in Hilltop Pocket Park will receive an amazing swag bag, filled with...

Lisbon-Mount Vernon Ambulance services director Jacob Lindauer, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Police chief Doug Shannon and Mount Vernon Fire chief Nathan Goodlove present about public safety at the adult speaker series.

Area first responders speak about readiness for disasters, tips for households

Nathan Countryman, Editor November 27, 2024

Emergency preparedness was the topic of discussion at Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center’s Adult Speaker Series Thursday, Nov. 21. Mount Vernon-Lisbon Police Chief Doug Shannon, Mount...

Iowa School Performance Profiles released

Nathan Countryman, Editor November 27, 2024

The Iowa Department of Education recently released their Iowa School Performance Profiles for 2024. Area schools scores range from needs improvement to high performing in the assessments. “Overall,...

Thanksgiving closures

November 27, 2024

Mount Vernon and Lisbon City Halls will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29. Garbage collection in Lisbon will be impacted by the Thanksgiving holiday. If your garbage is picked up on Thursdays,...

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