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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

First Street Community Center Field’s future needs to be outlined

October 15, 2024

We all knew this was an issue after the Martha Parsons Family Activity Complex was constructed and a lot of high school activities moved to that space – What is going to happen to First Street Community...

Iowa’s traditionally bad weather is letting us down

Dan Brawner October 15, 2024

It’s been dry in Iowa lately. How dry is it? It’s so dry, the fish are getting fleas. It’s so dry, dogs are marking their territories with chalk lines. It’s so dry, parks are encouraging people...

My ballot, my vote

Some years back, a Mount Vernon voting precinct official was challenged by a voter. He had inserted his ballot into the ballot tabulating machine and then said “OK, now show me how I voted.” The...

Opinion | Let’s go to the movies

Nathan Countryman, Editor October 8, 2024

It’s been a hot minute since I was at a movie theater, but last week I took the chance to see several in theaters. The first was the “Zadar!” Screening at the Bijou on Monday with numerous other...

Opinion | Too many officials show lack of concern for transparency

Randy Evans October 8, 2024

Talk about lousy optics — and I am not referring to out-of-style eyeglasses. Public perception is the topic for today. There were a couple of recent news nuggets that illustrate in different ways...

Editorial | Have you checked your smoke alarm batteries lately?

October 8, 2024

It’s fire prevention week once again, and this year’s theme is “smoke alarms make them work for you.” Which always reminds of this question – when was the last time you checked that your smoke...

Opinion | Speed cameras: we deserve to hate them

Dan Brawner October 8, 2024

Driving down Highway 380 under the predatory eye of hidden speed cameras, I always feel like a prairie dog about to snatched up by a hawk. I look at the speedometer and slow down. Will I get away with...

Letter to the Editor | Cindy Golding out of touch with District 83

October 1, 2024

I read the newspaper and saw the forum. I found it has confirmed my opinion from the past years of corresponding with Rep. Golding. She is out of touch with District 83. Minimum wage: It was intended...

Letter to the Editor | Iowa’s abortion policy: not the will of Iowans

October 1, 2024

The most recent Iowa poll, one of the most respected polls nationally, finds that 59% of Iowans – 69% of Iowa women – disapprove of the 6-week abortion ban. 37% of Iowans – 27% of Iowa women...

Letter to the Editor | The Big Picture

October 1, 2024

The introduction of the conservative plan Project 2025 has been presented as something to fear for the future. Looking at legislation passed in Republican controlled states like Iowa, it is clear that...

Letter to the Editor | Rep. Golding impressive resume

October 1, 2024

Cindy Golding impressed me at the Mount Vernon League of Women Voters candidate forum. Cindy was knowledgeable and eloquent as she spoke about her efforts to defend us against the unconstitutional...

Letter to the Editor | Making a Difference

October 1, 2024

Thank you to the over 140 Community members that showed their support by attending the Legislative Candidates Forum for Iowa District #83. The gift of your time to learn about the candidates as well...

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