Colin Votzmeyer, For the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
• May 7, 2025
Doug Shannon’s days once included responding to life-and-death medical emergencies and brutal car wrecks. But when he wakes up on Aug. 1, he’ll have nothing to do. And it’ll be bittersweet.
After...
Ella McEntaffer, For the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
• May 7, 2025
MOUNT VERNON — Judge CJ Williams has had a long career in Iowa, in both law and writing. But for Williams, who was born in Mount Pleasant, it almost never happened.
“My high school counselor told...
The Mount Vernon-Lisbon Police Department is pleased to announce the appointment of officer Jason Blinks as the temporary-interim police chief, effective July 1. Jason Blinks succeeds Doug Shannon, who...
After an all-night search by officers and first responders from a range of agencies, K-9 officer Monster was found this morning in one of the ponds near Brother’s Market in Lisbon, around 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Mount...
The Mount Vernon-Lisbon Police Department needs assistance in locating K9 Officer “Monster” . Monster was last seen at his residence on Monday, Feb. 24, at approximately 10:30 p.m. Monster was outside...
A civil lawsuit has been filed against Cornell College, including employees Ilene Crawford, Jackie Wilson and former professor Jim White.
Associate Professor of Philosophy Megan Altman filed a sex discrimination...
Dec. 16 – Agency assist- suspicious activity, Linn Co
Dec. 16 – Juvenile issue, 380 Old Lincoln Hwy, Mount Vernon
Dec. 16 – Medical, 400 blk Third St NW, Mount Vernon
Dec. 17 – Hit and...
Linn County Sheriff’s Office to partner with the Iowa Department of Revenue for tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor product education and enforcement.
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office...
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...
Aug. 19 – Suspicious vehicle, First St SW, Mount Vernon
Aug. 19 – Agency assist- theft, Linn Co
Aug. 19 – Disturbance, 100 blk E Fourth Ave, Mount Vernon
Aug. 19 – Agency assist- disturbance,...
Jessica Belding, 20, of Mount Vernon was injured in a Saturday, Aug. 17 crash at 7:12 p.m. at the intersection of Hwy. 13 and Cottage Grove Parkway. Belding was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital in...
Aug. 12 – Car unlock, 300 blk Hillview Dr SE, Mount Vernon
Aug. 12 – Welfare check, 300 blk W. South St, Lisbon
Aug. 12 – Juvenile issue, 100 blk Lincoln Dr NE, Mount Vernon
Aug. 12 – Car unlock,...
