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

Nathan Countryman, Editor

Nathan Countryman is the Editor of the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun.

All content by Nathan Countryman
Harriet Watson gives a flourish of her cape after being named most dramatic interpretation of a song.

Sing-Off

Nathan Countryman, Editor
April 9, 2025
Christina Millikan presents some tips at the CDG event Tuesday, April 1, at Tin Roof Hideaway and Events Center.

Social media tips shared at CDG event

Nathan Countryman, Editor
April 9, 2025

Mount Vernon, Lisbon communities host Hands Off March

Nathan Countryman, Editor
April 9, 2025

MVHPC to review demolition ordinance protected buildings

Nathan Countryman, Editor
April 9, 2025

A week of true community newspaper fashion

Nathan Countryman, Editor
April 9, 2025

Advice for dealing with scams, financial exploitation

Nathan Countryman, Editor
April 9, 2025
Declan and Katherine cut vegetables at the Healthy Kids in the Kitchen event at Bon Appétit (Drake Klemme | Cornell College)

Healthy Kids in the Kitchen returns

Nathan Countryman, Editor
April 3, 2025
Dana Kolpin (left) discusses PFAS found in water supplies in Iowa and the dangers that poses.

Dangers of PFAs discussed at LBC

Nathan Countryman, Editor
April 3, 2025

MV School district levy rate decreasing

Nathan Countryman, Editor
April 3, 2025
Mount Vernon and Lisbon Fire Departments hit some hot spots in a field fire in rural Mount Vernon Thursday, March 27. Crews from Lisbon Fire Department pour water on a hot spot in a field fire in rural Mount Vernon Thursday, March 27.

Mount Vernon, Lisbon have busy weeks dealing with fires

Nathan Countryman, Editor
April 3, 2025

Washington Elementary, Mount Vernon Middle School to upgrade to LED lights

Nathan Countryman, Editor
April 3, 2025

Mount Vernon Schools conducting traffic study this spring

Nathan Countryman, Editor
April 3, 2025

MV and Lisbon Schools partnering with Champions for child care

Nathan Countryman, Editor
April 3, 2025

Help available for Alliant Energy customers to pay winter heating bills

Nathan Countryman, Editor
April 3, 2025
Present at the ribbon cutting for Wren and Purl were (from left) Tom Wieseler (Mount Vernon mayor), John Bardsley (City of Lisbon), Lisa White (Cornell College), Jessie Thurn (director Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group), Gretchen Lindenboldt and Wendy Dorn-Recalde (owners of Wren and Purl), Courtney Frye Speed (Bridge Community Bank), Michelle Zaruba (Hills Bank and Trust) and Brenda Langenberg (Hills Bank and Trust).

[Photo] Wren and Purl open in new location

April 3, 2025
Mount Vernon Choir members perform “Nda Wana” Friday, March 28.

Wartburg, MV choirs perform at MV PAC

Nathan Countryman, Editor
April 3, 2025
Photo courtesy of Amy Rose Photography

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theater presents Calendar Girls

Nathan Countryman, Editor
March 26, 2025

Wartburg Choir concert Friday features memorable piece

Nathan Countryman
March 26, 2025

Clarifying budget communications, rising rates for pool, sewer

Nathan Countryman, Editor
March 26, 2025
Mount Vernon residents gathered to support the United States Postal Service Thursday, March 20. There have been discussions about privatizing the postal service by President Trump and Elon Musk.

[Photo] Mount Vernon among communities protesting actions to privatize USPS

March 26, 2025
Craig Engel (council member), Lori Boren (assistant city manager), Tom Wieseler (mayor), Chris Nosbisch (city administrator), Kelli Kennon-Lane (owner Bijou), Joe Jennison (community development specialist), Mark Andresen (council member) and Tareq Abuomar of T-Mobile, Aaron and Cole of local T-Mobile stores.

Bijou’s grant money will be spent locally

Nathan Countryman, Editor
March 26, 2025
Council member Craig Engel asks a clarifying question about a design of the streetscape at the council meeting.

Uptown Streetscape design rolled out

Nathan Countryman, Editor
March 26, 2025
Libby mixes some of her green slime via her hands at the slime making workshop.

Ooey Gooey Good Time

Nathan Countryman, Editor
March 26, 2025
Members of the Swingin’ Stangs perform “Boo-Dah” at the Voxman.

Lisbon, MV among performers for Corridor Jazz Project

Nathan Countryman, Editor
March 19, 2025
Jacqueline Hunter presents about Civil Rights history in Iowa at the Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center March 13.

Iowa’s Civil Rights history, importance of third spaces discussed

Nathan Countryman, Editor
March 19, 2025

Lisbon moves forward with grading next ball fields

Nathan Countryman, Editor
March 19, 2025

Librarians worried about bills lifting protections on obscenity

Nathan Countryman, Editor
March 19, 2025

Sunnyside | We should be wary of any overstepping of local control

Nathan Countryman, Editor
March 19, 2025

Rhubarb Botanicals will continue farmer’s markets

Nathan Countryman, Editor
March 19, 2025

Climate change and how it impacts health discussed at LBC

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
March 12, 2025

Childcare expansion to LBC could have $11 million price tag

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
March 12, 2025

Sunnyside | A Stitch in time saves ninety

Nathan Countryman
March 12, 2025

Lisbon Public Library holding spring break events

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
March 12, 2025

Lisbon Dance Showcase 2025 held

Nathan Countryman
March 12, 2025
Officer Steve Moel walks out of the memorial with a flag dedicated to K-9 officer Monster at the conclusion of the memorial Saturday, March 8. Right: Crystal Moel Martindell shares memories of Monster on behalf of the Moel family at the memorial Saturday, March 8.

Memorial for Monster held at PD

Nathan Countryman
March 12, 2025
Mount Vernon Lisbon Police Department chief Doug Shannon presents officer Jeff Frankfurt with a plaque of his retired police badge.

MVLPD’s Jeff Frankfurt retiring

Nathan Countryman, Editor
March 5, 2025

Ranked choice voting discussed at Learn with League event

Nathan Countryman, Editor
March 5, 2025
A ribbon cutting for Starlight Yoga was held Monday, Feb. 24. Attending were Casey O’Connor (Office Towne Center and Suites in Mount Vernon), Courtney Frye Speed (Bridge Community Bank), John Bardsley (City of Lisbon), Michelle Zaruba (Hills Bank and Trust) Ashley Dunford (Mount Vernon bank and Trust), (front, from left) Jessie Thurn (Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group), Dave Greazel), Sarah Thompson and Hannah Johnson (owners of Starlight Yoga), Drew Johnson and Lisa White (Cornell College).

[Photo] Mother-daughter duo opens Starlight Yoga & Reiki in Lisbon

Emma Jane, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
March 5, 2025

Lisbon City Council approves downtown reinvestment grants

Nathan Countryman, Editor
March 5, 2025

Community mourns passing of Monster

Nathan Countryman, Editor
March 5, 2025
The citizens who met for a prayer vigil after the governor passed legislation that targeted trans individuals took a photo on the Rainbow Steps of First Presbyterian Church in Mount Vernon Friday, Feb. 28, before taking the vigil indoors.

Prayerful opposition

Nathan Countryman and Liam Halawith
March 4, 2025
Present at the Mount Vernon Lisbon Community Development Group ambassadors ribbon cutting at White Tree Bakery were: Casey O’Connor (Office Town Suites), Tom Wieseler (Mount Vernon mayor), Jen Juhl and Brandan Juhl (holding scissors, owners of White Tree Bakery), Michelle Zaruba (Hills Bank and Trust), Ashley Dunford (Mount Vernon Bank and Trust), Courtney Frye Speed (Bridge Community Bank), Jessie Thurn (Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group director), and Chris Childers (Abbe Creek Gallery).

White Tree Bakery opens in new location

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 27, 2025
Karissa Hunter, owner of West Main Co., in front of the new 12-head embroidery machine.

West Main Co. has new location, new equipment

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 27, 2025

Changing narrative on physical activity of older adults

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 26, 2025

Impact from action on 504s

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 26, 2025

Long-time builder, community member passes away

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 26, 2025
Missing K9 officer Monster was last seen in Lisbon Monday, Feb. 24. He was recovered this morning at one of the ponds near Brothers Market in Lisbon.

Update – K-9 Officer Monster found

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 25, 2025
Missing K9 officer Monster was last seen in Lisbon Monday, Feb. 24. He was recovered this morning at one of the ponds near Brothers Market in Lisbon.

Breaking news – MVLPD needs help locating K9 officer

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 25, 2025
Megan Teague, Chester Rood, Penelope Vig, Michael Covington and Juliet Olinger perform the ensemble acting piece “Hamlet” at speech showcase Saturday, Feb. 15.

All-State bound

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 21, 2025

Celebrations: What you need to know about catering

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 21, 2025

Celebrations: What you need to know about formal wear

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 21, 2025

MV Schools, city talk about collaborating on childcare center

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 21, 2025
Mount Vernon principal Steve Brand introduces the four students from the science fiction J-Term class to speak about their experiences. Those students include Sarah Sharif and Andy Morris (pictured to the right).

[Photo] J-Term 2025 highlights successes of program

February 21, 2025

Lisbon School Board briefs

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 21, 2025

Lisbon Boosters help purchase new weight room equipment

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 21, 2025

Lisbon hiring assistant FFA position

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 21, 2025

Lisbon’s PPEL vote coming up March 4

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 21, 2025
A worker with Global Water Services, L.L.C. uses a BearCat to unload pallets of water softener salt from a rail car at Lisbon. Global Water Services, L.L.C. will be ramping up deliveries via rail the rest of the year and working with area businesses to have stops delivered closer to Mount Vernon and Lisbon.

Rail car deliveries happening in Lisbon

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 21, 2025

Cornell College offering Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 12, 2025

Radio transmitter at Mount Vernon home games

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 12, 2025
Rendering of site plans for future Kwik Star.

Easements, rezoning requests approved for Kwik Star development

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 12, 2025
Youth attempt to go around the obstacles laid out on the rock climbing wall at the celebration Friday, Jan. 31.

Lester Buresh Center celebrates five years

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 6, 2025
Pole barn a total loss in fire

Pole barn a total loss in fire

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 6, 2025

Mount Vernon schools receive funding for ag classes

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 6, 2025

Budget discussions continue at Lisbon

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 6, 2025

Lisbon City Council approves cell phone stipends

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 6, 2025

Opinion | Replacing an outdated laptop

Nathan Countryman, Sunny Side
February 6, 2025
Members of the Lisbon Jazz Ensemble perform at the Lisbon Auditorium Thursday, Jan. 23.

Jazzing it Up

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 29, 2025
Scott Humeston as George, Kim Benesh as Martha, Grant Blades as Nick and Denise Cherry as Honey in a scene from “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” (Contributed photo)

MVLCT “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” opens Feb. 7

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 29, 2025

Jewish American flag added to flag pole in May

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 29, 2025

Fire truck comes under discussion at council meeting

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 29, 2025
Oliver pets Tilly at Lisbon Library Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Dog Tales reading event. Tilly is a trained therapy dog, and kids are encouraged to read a book to her at the event.

Dog Tales event held at Lisbon Library

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 29, 2025
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[Photo] Gary’s round up raises $6,000 for SELCC

January 29, 2025

What the Flag Means to Me essay winners announced

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 29, 2025
At the ribbon cutting for new owner of Spot On Nutrition were: John Bardsley (City of Lisbon), Tom Wieseler (Mount Vernon mayor), Jake Krob (Mount Vernon Bank and Trust), Courtney Frye-Speed (Bridge Community Bank), Ali Worrell (new owner Spot On Nutrition), Michelle Zaruba (Hills Bank and Trust), Jessie Thurn (Mount Vernon Lisbon Community Development Group director), Ashley Dunford (Mount Vernon Bank and Trust) and Brenda Langenberg (Hills Bank and Trust).

New owner for Spot On Nutrition

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 16, 2025
JoJo (Ronnie Yeater) and Cat In the Hat (Claire Anne Elloren) in the center of a choreographed number with fish in the Seussical, Jr. production.

Suessical takes stage Jan. 25-26

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 16, 2025

Mount Vernon approves purchase of ladder truck

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 16, 2025

Civil case brought against Cornell College

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 16, 2025

Classes being taught in some CTE spaces

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 16, 2025

Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center celebrates five years

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 16, 2025

Development agreement with Kwik Trip moves forward

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 16, 2025

Opinion | Roll initiative: Adventure awaits

Nathan Countryman, Sunny Side
January 15, 2025
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