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...
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa — For years, older residents in Mount Vernon who wanted to downsize had limited options close to home.
This summer, that will change with the opening of the Cottonwood Trails Senior...
Avery Arens, For the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
• May 7, 2025
While it may not look like it at first glance, the main street of Mount Vernon is the perfect blank canvas.
The first weekend of May marks the beginning of a community descent into the heart of...
Volunteers and citizens donated their time to the citywide clean-up efforts throughout Mount Vernon Saturday, April 26.
Organizer Joe Jennison said that the city had more than 50 volunteers show...
Matt Dannenberg, assistant professor at the University of Iowa in the Geographical and sustainability sciences department, presented a science café discussion Thursday, April 24 at Fuel Café in Mount...
Backporch Pickers and Artisans organized a Small Business Exposition and shopping event at First Street Community Center and their business location Saturday, April 26.
Paige Eby said the goal of...
Dr. Dustin Staab is a vet in more ways than one.
Prior to coming to the Pet Health Centers in Solon and Mount Vernon, Staab spent roughly 15 years working in the military service as a veterinarian.
“I’ve...
Excitement is building for the improvements made to the Mount Vernon City Pool, as workers have started installing items like the new slides around the deck of the pool.
“We’ve had kids outside...
Southeast Linn Community Center is offering scholarships for Mount Vernon.
Pool passes for those with financial need. Scholarships are for residents of the Lisbon and Mount Vernon school districts....
Trash? No that’s Gen Z’s treasure.
Polly Blythe, 56, opened Polly Ann’s Vintage Market in Mount Vernon in 1991.
Since that time, Blythe has navigated through many different circumstances, such...
A new preschool will be opening in Mount Vernon this fall.
Marjorie Martel has announced that she will be opening Fresh Air Childcare center in Mount Vernon.
Martel, the youngest of eight children,...
Members of the Lisbon Parks and Recreation Club baseball and softball teams and other volunteers took part in an annual clean-up day Saturday, April 12, at Lisbon City Park. In an hour, the clubs cleaned...
