Meg Goldberg, political science professor at Cornell College, spoke about voting at Voices United of Rural Linn County at Whitey’s on Wednesday, May 20.
Specifically, Goldberg’s topic was on...
Eli Roberts, For the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
• May 27, 2026
Thousands of University of Iowa employees don’t live in Iowa City. Many of them drive to Iowa City every day from cities like Solon, Mount Vernon, Lisbon, Cedar Rapids, West Branch, Tiffin and Riverside....
Ellie Dunphy, For the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
• May 20, 2026
In classrooms across Cornell College, students are still rehearsing music pieces, discussing religion, and studying foreign languages. But for some, those academic paths now come with an expiration date.
The...
Dennis Jordan, Director of Customer, Community & Economic Development Alliant Energy
• May 13, 2026
In every thriving community, there is a place where opportunity is transformed into real world impact. For our region, that place is Kirkwood Community College. As someone who has spent decades working...
Sam Kupres, For the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
• May 13, 2026
When the school year comes to a close at Cornell, a large majority of the College’s student body travels back home for the summer. This can cause struggles for local Mount Vernon businesses.
According...
Cornell College president Johnathan Brand’s charge to the class of 2026 was to “think carefully and critically, but also continue to trust your intuition.”
Brand recounted the story of Howard...
Brad Schultz, For the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
• May 7, 2026
When block scheduling is mentioned in education circles, it’s usually catered to the high school level.
According to a 2020 research study from the University of North Carolina Greensboro, roughly...
Cornell College is looking to replace two retaining walls and replace the turf field at Ash Park this summer.
Cari Morgan, facilities manager at Cornell College explained that the turf replacement is...
Southeast Linn Community Center (SELCC) has expanded its transportation program to serve Cornell College students.
Launched in early April, Ram Rides is a partnership between Cornell and SELCC where...
Sam Kupres, For the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
• April 15, 2026
Tyler George and Huan Cai, Cornell College experts in artificial intelligence education, are setting out on a mission to make an impact not just in the town of Mount Vernon but across the state of Iowa.
Through...
Ellie Dunphy, For the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
• April 1, 2026
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Inside Cornell College’s art studios, senior students are putting the finishing touches on the work that represents four years of artistic growth.
Each is an introspective...
The largest production in at least 25 years takes stage April 2–5 in Kimmel Theatre as the Cornell Department of Theatre and Dance presents a story of community and cultural identity in their production...
