This December, unwrap the gift of generosity by lending an arm to spread holiday cheer. Phi Lambda Xi of Cornell College is hosting a blood drive with ImpactLife on campus on Wednesday, December 11...

want to mention one group that helps make this area such a great place to live, and that is the Mount Vernon Lisbon Community Development Group (MVL-CDG, or CDG). For those who don’t know, CDG is one...

We are extremely lucky to be able to enjoy all types of local theater in our small town. I am especially proud of the works presented by our high school thespians. Director Tom Stephens and his crew...

I wasn’t able to attend the forum for House District 83 (Sept 19) but I want to respond to coverage of it in the Sept. 26 MLV Sun. I applaud Rep Golding for opposing carbon sequestration pipelines....

If you are a teacher, firefighter, nurse, or other public servant with student loans, pay attention. If your child is considering a career in public service, pay attention. A recent announcement...

HW Bush, McCain, and Romney were my GOP voting choices over the years. Now I ponder if there exists a “bottom” to what the GOP will accept. VP Mike Pence, dozens of former Trump administration...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Brandy Zumbach Meisheid’s has left me continuously impressed by her passion, devotion, and loyalty to our community. Her commitment to Linn County is without comparison, from attending Walker’s...