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 Ella McEntaffer
A cook from Iowa Big Pig Chili ladles chili into sample cups as teammates serve guests during the cookoff on Nov. 1.

Chili Cook-off draws crowd

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
November 5, 2025

Halloweentown returns Friday

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
October 29, 2025

Adaptive 4-H program is on the way to Linn County

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
October 23, 2025

Bijou presenting Q and A with local librarians following documentary screening

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
September 30, 2025

Lisbon council appointing new council member

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
September 18, 2025

Sts. Peter and Paul Fall Fun Auction is Sunday

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
September 18, 2025
Runners take off at the start of the annual Run for Pie 5K in Lisbon.

Run For Pie returns to Lisbon

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
September 10, 2025
An up close picture of Sue and Neil Gilbert, dressed in their missionary attire complete with a nametag and lanyard.

Meet the Mount Vernon couple serving overseas in Madagascar

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
August 28, 2025
A wide shot of the marching band practicing their parade route along the track

Lisbon Marching Band preparing for season

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
August 28, 2025
A team pushes the tub down the street as the driver steers through splashes during the race.

[Photo] The Sweet Life

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 20, 2025

Lisbon looking to address yard waste concerns

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
August 20, 2025

Lisbon Sports complex grading discussed

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
August 6, 2025
Amy Hall-Haney was named the volunteer of the year for Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group.

Amy Hall-Haney: The volunteer who does it all

Ella McEntaffer, Reporter
July 30, 2025
Kroul Farms displays a roadside sign advertising fresh items for sale including sweet corn,tomatoes, potatoes, eggs, and more.

Kroul Farms: A long history of fresh summer produce

Ella McEntaffer, Reporter
July 23, 2025
Mary Evans was named Citizen of the Year for 2025.

Citizen of the Year: Mary Evans

Ella McEntaffer, Editor
July 23, 2025

Sauerkraut Days preliminary plans announced

Ella McEntaffer, Reporter
July 23, 2025
A couple checks out a pink 1967 Ford Mustang at the Mount Vernon Heritage Days car show.

[Photo] Y2K

Nathan Countryman, Editor
July 15, 2025

Citizens voice anger over digital banners

Ella McEntaffer, Reporter
July 15, 2025

Lisbon passes first reading of 503 plan

Ella McEntaffer, Reporter
July 15, 2025
Meet Jason Blinks: Mount Vernon-Lisbon Police Department’s new chief

Meet Jason Blinks: Mount Vernon-Lisbon Police Department’s new chief

Ella McEntaffer, Reporter
July 8, 2025
Lisbon’s Dakota Clark (No. 9) swings at a pitch in play last week.

[Photo] Lions Baseball close week with 2-2 record

Ryan Suchomel, Reporter
July 8, 2025
Viktor, Sabrina and Adam Cooklin. All three graduated from high school by age 16, Sabrina and Adam with associate’s degrees.

Impressive Mount Vernon sibling duo: what they are up to now

Ella McEntaffer, Reporter
July 8, 2025
An attendee is wowed by seeing the Egyptian Fruit Bat up close and personal held by Kim White of Incredible Bats.

Flight Night

Ella McEntaffer, Reporter
June 18, 2025

Renovations continue at Lisbon Schools

Ella McEntaffer, Reporter
June 18, 2025

Lisbon renter inspection policy a big topic

Ella McEntaffer, Reporter
June 18, 2025
Lisbon’s Ethan Stone plays at second base at the Field of Dreams Thursday, June 5.

[Photo] Lisbon ends losing streak with win over Springville

Ryan Suchomel, Reporter
June 11, 2025
Mount Vernon’s Erik Lamb (No. 8) takes a swing at a pitch against Grinnell.

[Photo] Mt Vernon baseball sweeps Grinnell

Ryan Suchomel, Reporter
June 11, 2025
Mount Vernon’s Hayden Gookin (No. 17) pitches early last week.

[Photo] Mustang softball trots over Blue Raiders

Ryan Suchomel, Reporter
June 11, 2025

Prepare to party like it’s 2000 all over again

Ella McEntaffer, Reporter
June 10, 2025
Aubrey McEnroe presents at Mount Vernon City Hall Wednesday, May 28.

League addresses rural mental health with guest speaker

Ella McEntaffer, MVL Sun Intern
June 5, 2025
Angie and Clint Henik and their children at the Dairy Queen during the celebration

Mount Vernon Dairy Queen hits new milestone

Ella McEntaffer, MVL Sun Intern
May 29, 2025

Local author holding book reading May 20

Ella McEntaffer, For the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
May 7, 2025

Preparations for summer hiring made at Lisbon

Ella McEntaffer, For the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
May 7, 2025

Budget amendments, upcoming water main repairs discussed at Lisbon

Ella McEntaffer, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
April 22, 2025
Kraig Hunter works on a car at Roundabout Repair Shop in Mount Vernon. Hunter opened the shop in March.

New repair shop opens in Mount Vernon

Ella McEntaffer, For the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
April 9, 2025

New no parking zones for Lisbon Sports Complex

Ella McEntaffer, Reporter
April 3, 2025

Requested address change approved in Lisbon

Ella McEntaffer, Reporter
April 3, 2025