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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

Mount Vernon City Council Briefs

February 12, 2025

City approves fuel tanks for Mount Vernon vehicles The City of Mount Vernon approved the purchase of two fuel tanks for the new public works site. The tanks would be dual walled, which would negate...

Budget discussions continue at Lisbon

Nathan Countryman, Editor February 6, 2025

The budget for next fiscal year continues again at Lisbon, with parks and recreation, general fund, TIF and LOSST funds discussed. Parks and recreation Parks and recreation director Drayton Kamberling...

Lisbon City Council approves cell phone stipends

Nathan Countryman, Editor February 6, 2025

Lisbon City Council approved cell phone stipends for employees this year, with $50 being sent for Christina Eicher, Brandon Siggins, Travis Bagby and Drayton Kamberling. City administrator Brandon Siggins...

Linn County outdoor warning siren system restored after equipment repair

February 6, 2025

Siren technicians identified a degraded component that required replacement to fully restore the outdoor warning siren system to operational status. Extensive testing was completed to improve reliability...

Linn County Historic Preservation Commission Now Accepting Grant Applications

February 6, 2025

The Linn County Historic Preservation Commission is now accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations for its annual Historic Preservation Grant Program. Application information is available...

Jewish American flag added to flag pole in May

Nathan Countryman, Editor January 29, 2025

The Mount Vernon City Council unanimously decided to add the Jewish American Flag to the flagpole outside city hall during the month of May to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month. Council member...

Fire truck comes under discussion at council meeting

Nathan Countryman, Editor January 29, 2025

The recent purchase of a ladder truck by the Mount Vernon City Council was brought up in discussion at the Monday, Jan. 20 city council meeting. Citizen and former Mount Vernon Fire Department member...

Linn County Residents Have Millions in Forgotten Assets

January 29, 2025

State Treasurer Roby Smith is spreading the word about National Unclaimed Property Day, celebrated annually on February 1. “This is a great opportunity to raise awareness and encourage Iowans to search...

Linn County funds library access for rural residents

January 29, 2025

The Linn County Board of Supervisors approved $485,000 in annual funding to support the 11 city libraries in Linn County. Since Linn County does not operate its own library, the Board allocates this...

Special election slated for Lisbon Schools March 4

January 29, 2025

A special election has been called for Tuesday, March 4, to renew the Lisbon Community School District is putting a Physical Plant and Equipment Levy. This is not a new levy, it is continuation of the...

Mount Vernon approves purchase of ladder truck

Nathan Countryman, Editor January 16, 2025

The City of Mount Vernon will be looking into purchasing a ladder truck for the Mount Vernon Fire Department. The new truck will replace Engine 215, which was originally put into service in 1995. The...

Mount Vernon City Council briefs

January 16, 2025

City approves infrastructure improvements for uptown The City of Mount Vernon also approved moving forward with roughly $500,000 in electrical and fiber optic needs for the new light poles with Alliant...

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