The community newspaper for Mount Vernon and Lisbon

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
All content by By Nathan Countryman [email protected]

Lisbon-Mount Vernon Ambulance Service gives annual report

Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, and Nathan Countryman
March 21, 2024
Emmy scoops her dirt into a container held by Sue Murphy at the seed sowing event Friday, March 15.

Seed sowing gives ways to grow plants until soil is ready

Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, and Nathan Countryman
March 21, 2024
Two of the three barns at Pleasant Grove Heritage Park in early spring. Insurance provider has noted that two of the three barns are structurally unsound and must be torn down by the city by October. Those who want to save the barns are tasked with coming up with a plan by May 13 to do so.

Barns at Meyers farm property structurally unsound

Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, and Nathan Countryman
March 21, 2024

Lisbon approves city tackling storm sewer, water main work

Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, and Nathan Countryman
March 21, 2024
The Hilltop park dedication is one of the accomplishments Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development director Joe Jennison is excited about as his time as CDG director. Jennison announced his intent to step down as CDG director this year, and city and CDG are working on a plan to fill the role as CDG director.

MVLCDG director stepping down from his role

Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, and Nathan Countryman
March 21, 2024
Rick Elliott speaks about his volunteering experiences in Mount Vernon Thursday, March 7. 

Volunteering’s importance to community discussed

Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, and Nathan Countryman
March 14, 2024
Chris Ricke plays a trumpet solo at KCCK Jazz Radio Tuesday, March 5.

KCCKing Jazz evening

Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, and Nathan Countryman
March 14, 2024

Sunny Side – On Turning 40

Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, and Nathan Countryman
March 14, 2024

Water, sewer rates increasing for Mount Vernon

Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, and Nathan Countryman
March 14, 2024

Small diesel spill occurred in Lisbon Friday

Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, and Nathan Countryman
March 14, 2024

Lisbon council sets hearings for March 25 meeting

Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, and Nathan Countryman
March 7, 2024
The alternative kindergarten through kindergarten dancers dance to “Girl on Fire” for their routine Saturday, March 2.

Just Dance

Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, and Nathan Countryman
March 7, 2024
Representing the League of Women Voters sustainability forum were (from left) Darrow Center (moderator), Joe Horaney with Solid Waste Agency, Fred Meyer, Tom Wieseler and Gretchen Reeh-Robinson.

League of Women Voters sustainability forum held

Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, and Nathan Countryman
March 7, 2024
Amy White indicates to a Lisbon storytime attendee where his card was implemented in a display for Amy White at the Library Thursday, Feb. 29.

One More Day With Amy

Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, and Nathan Countryman
March 7, 2024
Members from JEO talk about the streetscape study at a meeting Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Mount Vernon City Hall. More than 40 property owners and individuals discussed the streetscape study.

Mount Vernon streetscape project kicks off

Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, and Nathan Countryman
March 3, 2024
The intersection of Washington and Main Street is currently being repaired by Brecke Construction as part of the work for the water main project in Lisbon. Crews are taking advantage of the above freezing temperatures in late February to get the sidewalk and road fixed this late winter.

Work started on Washington Street improvements

Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, Nathan Countryman, and Nathan Countryman
March 3, 2024

MV Historic Preservation shares accomplishments of year

Nathan Countryman
February 29, 2024

Salaries set for MV employees

Nathan Countryman
February 29, 2024
Members of the Lisbon BPA members at the state conference included: Bennett Cart, Ava Cossolotto, Payton Donohoe, Blake Harms, Kooper Harms, Hayden Jackson, Ben Jubeck, Morgan Kelley, Maeve Krogmann, Addison Mullis, Natalie Pumphrey, Chris Ricke, Riley Stone and Sydney Techau.

Lisbon advances five to national BPA conference

Nathan Countryman
February 29, 2024
From left – Jora Miller, Kami Zbanek Hill, Braden Rood and Jessica Link star in MVLCT’s The Revolutionists. Tickets are on sale now at mvlct.com or available at the door. The show runs March 7 through March 10.

MVLCT presents “The Revolutionists”

Nathan Countryman
February 29, 2024
Kimberly Fiock speaks with Nanette Gunn and others about brains after the Science Cafe event at Fuel Cafe and Coffee Shop in uptown Mount Vernon. 

Brain donation, organ donation topic of Science Café

Nathan Countryman
February 29, 2024
Peyton Simpson dribbles during the girls State Basketball Tournament Central quarterfinals between No. 4 Mount Vernon and No. 5 Harlan at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, Feb. 26, 2023. The Mustangs defeated the Cyclones, 67-25. 

MV girls advance to semifinals

Nathan Countryman
February 27, 2024
Members of Lisbon, INC, record a YouTube video at last year’s Teeling Walk-A-Thon at Lisbon Schools. The walking fundraiser will be returning in May 2024, with playground improvements being what funds are raised for.

Teeling Walk-A-Thon slated for May 10

Nathan Countryman
February 22, 2024

Rural Mount Vernon family in need of assistance

Nathan Countryman
February 22, 2024

Sunny Side – Squeaky wheels get addressed

Nathan Countryman
February 22, 2024

Lisbon approves ag teacher for 2024-25 school year

Nathan Countryman
February 22, 2024

MV schools looking at health insurance, other savings options at March meeting

Nathan Countryman
February 22, 2024

Lisbon approves purchase of fire truck

Nathan Countryman
February 22, 2024
SabrrinaCooklin of Mount Vernon is now serving as taproom manager at Lion Bridge Brewing company in Cedar Rapids.

MV native taproom manager at Lion Bridge Brewing

Nathan Countryman
February 15, 2024
Connie Mutel discusses her book “Tending Iowa’s Land: Our Environmental Past, Present and Future” at the Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center’s adult speaker series.

LBC speaker highlights lesson learned in book on history of agriculture

Nathan Countryman
February 15, 2024
Elizabeth Hoover de Galvez (left), the new incoming Lisbon Library director, and Amy White (right), Lisbon’s retiring Lisbon Library director shared what they are excited about most in this transition for Lisbon’s Library.

When one book closes, another opens

Nathan Countryman
February 15, 2024
Alley survey

Streetscape public meeting coming Feb. 27

Nathan Countryman
February 15, 2024

Council approves final derecho clean-up expenses

Nathan Countryman
February 15, 2024
The one-act play “Antigone” was selected as a non-performing piece for Mount Vernon at All-State Large Group Speech Festival Saturday, Feb. 17, at Iowa State University. The play features a lighting design by Ranger Hanna.

MVHS earns five large group All-State nominations

Nathan Countryman
February 15, 2024