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
Washington Elementary first graders sing about “Seven Feet of Snow” at the concert Dec. 9. Above: Lisbon elementary third graders take the audience on a “Reindeer Parade.”

Masterful melodies

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 18, 2024

Mount Vernon, Lisbon activities, closures for holiday

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 18, 2024
The combined choirs join together to sing the closer “Let There Be Peace on Earth.”

Lisbon, MV high schools hold holiday concerts

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 18, 2024

Lisbon looking to renew Apple lease

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 18, 2024
The Lisbon Dance team in their Harry Potter inspired costumes for their kick routine.

Lisbon dancers first at state in kick

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 18, 2024

Lisbon schools, community mourns passing of Thomson brothers

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 18, 2024

MV Schools continues discussion on solar panels

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 18, 2024

MVHPC approves sign for MVUMC

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 17, 2024

The case for the 51-issue newspaper

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 17, 2024
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[Photo] Ribbon cutting held at Mount Vernon Family Medicine

December 11, 2024

Church services for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Nathan Countryman
December 11, 2024
Dr. Joshua W. Neuenschwander conducts the production of “Handel’s Messiah” Wednesday, Dec. 4.

[Photo] Cornell College continues long history of Handel’s The Messiah

December 11, 2024

Mount Vernon Fine Arts Association hosting Jim McDonough

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 11, 2024

Amy Friedl show features Mount Vernon Swingin’ Stangs

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 11, 2024

Radio water meter reads projects roughly finished

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 11, 2024

Mount Vernon supporting Dolly Parton Imagination Library

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 11, 2024
Nina Scott works on finishing a Christmas tree decoration in the Iowa Physical Therapy parking lot. Above: The Living Nativity Scene comes to a close at the 6 p.m. showing.

Whimsical Night

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 11, 2024

Wolf Carbon Solutions withdraws pipeline permit request

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 11, 2024
The crowd of roughly 50 people line up for their gift baskets Saturday, Nov. 30

Shopping Small

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
December 4, 2024
Runners take off from the starting line outside the Morrical home to begin the 5k.

Trot to Go

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
December 4, 2024

Roof repairs approved for Lisbon Library

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
December 4, 2024

Sunnyside | Put on the hot cocoa and movies, it’s not cold inside

Nathan Countryman
December 4, 2024

Railroad crossing issues raise ire

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
December 4, 2024
The Rat King sneaks up on Clara during The Nutcracker.

Holiday Sparkle

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 27, 2024
Chris Nosbisch, Carter Baldwin, Nicole McAlexander and Jane Carlson at the transportation forum at Mount Vernon City Hall.

League of Women Voters discuss transportation in Mount Vernon, Lisbon

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 27, 2024

Softball bleachers being installed this winter

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 27, 2024

Mount Vernon’s TIF increases due to higher valuation

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 27, 2024
Lisbon-Mount Vernon Ambulance services director Jacob Lindauer, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Police chief Doug Shannon and Mount Vernon Fire chief Nathan Goodlove present about public safety at the adult speaker series.

Area first responders speak about readiness for disasters, tips for households

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 27, 2024

Iowa School Performance Profiles released

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 27, 2024

Mount Vernon investigating expansion to LBC

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 27, 2024
Caleb Ross speaks about his experience at the National FFA Convention held in October.

Lisbon students enjoying FFA

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 20, 2024

Mount Vernon Schools finance report approved

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 19, 2024

Mount Vernon Middle Schoolers reflect on career day

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 19, 2024
Members of the Lisbon Cyclops Post march the colors into place at Lisbon Monday, Nov. 11, ahead of the Veterans Day ceremony.

Lisbon holds Veterans Day ceremony

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 19, 2024

Nutrition director highlights changes implemented at schools

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 19, 2024
Urijah Helmer presents Ryleigh McLaughlin an exhibit during the mock trial. McLaughlin was a witness for the prosecution in the trial.

Objections overruled

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 19, 2024
This year’s honorees include (from left) John Bardsley, Tommie Ouverson, Pat Ouverson, Joleen Woods, Bob Campagna, Kevin Carpenter and Leland Turner.

Uptown Theater Honors awarded to seven

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
November 13, 2024
For Kelli Kennon-Lane and John Lane, wanting to be a small business owner led them to owning the Bijou Movie Theater. “We have lived outside Mount Vernon for nine years,” Kelli said. “With Jud in the school systems, we wanted to own a business.” The duo were looking for an opportunity that the community needed, which amounted to not just Mount Vernon, but Bertram, Lisbon, Mechanicsville, Anamosa. “We realized that the Bijou was an important business for all of these communities,” Kelli said. The couple approached previous owners Chris and Kira Moore if they’d be interested in selling, and Kelli said that the time was right. “We started working with Chris and Kira to take ownership a couple months before the business sold,” Kelli said. The couple officially took ownership Oct. 1 of the business. Their first steps were doing some minor renovations to the restroom, as well as replacing lights with more energy efficient lighting. “Our goal is to keep the items that everyone loves about the Bijou – affordability, safe and cozy,” Kelli said. They are keeping some of the former practices of the Bijou, including the popcorn recycling program, where if people bring their own containers, they will get a discount for bringing the containers with them. Kelli said that while they will still bring in a lot of family movies, they are also looking at bringing in independent and classic movies and events to add to the variety of films offered. On Thursday, Nov. 7, they opened the theater to show off the Mount Vernon Volleyball teams championship game for those who were unable to make the trek to Coralville to see the game in person. The Bijou already has seven reservations for parties through the holiday season where the theater will be rented out. The theater will host showtimes most weeks Thursday through Sundays. Wednesday, Nov. 6, was one of their first early out movies, as Lisbon and Springville students had an early out. “We had a decent crowd for the show, but that also included a trio of students having their first individual outing to the movies without their parents,” Kelli said. “That’s what we want is a place that’s safe for everyone to come and enjoy movies.”

Bijou holds ribbon cutting for new owners

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
November 13, 2024
Shoppers at The Local look at pieces of holiday décor that were on sale Saturday, Nov. 9.

[Photo] First Shop Small Saturday held

November 13, 2024
Turkey Trot Route Map

Turkey Trot 5K celebrating 14 years

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
November 13, 2024

Generator for Lester Buresh Center approved

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
November 13, 2024

Mount Vernon, Lisbon have high turnout in election

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
November 13, 2024
Members of the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Police Department hand out candy at downtown Lisbon. The ambulance and police cars helped to control the closed intersection for downtown Lisbon for the event.

This is Halloween, Halloweentown

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 6, 2024

Lisbon reviews financial obligations

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 6, 2024
The cast of 26 Pebbles at a practice Wednesday, Oct. 30. Tickets are available now at MVHStheater. ludus.com or at the door, with all proceeds going to the Sandy Hook Foundation.

Mount Vernon High School presenting “26 Pebbles”

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 6, 2024

Veterans Day events, closures

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 6, 2024
New members for Lisbon High School National Honor Society include (front, from left) Tiernan Boots, Wesley Sadler, Gage Holub, Brody Speidel, (middle, from left) Lynnlee Caspers, Avery Long, Lillian Gaiser, (back, from left) Kaitlyn Silver, Adalyn Ricke, Sarah Dietsch, Kamryn Kahl, Addison Clark, Jordin McFarlane and Emersyn Reiter.

Lisbon inducts 14 new students into NHS

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 6, 2024
Marlena Rodenberg explains about the history of the community band at the Mount Vernon History Night Monday, Oct. 28.

Delving into MV history

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 6, 2024

Mount Vernon, Lisbon have high turnout in presidential election

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 6, 2024

MVHPC meeting in October was illegal meeting

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 5, 2024

Fall’s coziness has arrived

Nathan Countryman, Editor
November 5, 2024
Caroline Morris, Joey Watson and Aubrey Ford act in a scene from We’re All Chickens.

Lisbon hosting one-act plays this fall

Nathan Countryman, Editor
October 31, 2024

Author holds book signing in Mount Vernon

Nathan Countryman, Editor
October 30, 2024
Samantha Phillips demonstrates one of the paper crafts that will be at the Day of the Dead event at Lisbon Public Library Saturday, Nov. 2.

Lisbon Public Library celebrating Day of the Dead

Nathan Countryman, Editor
October 30, 2024

Bryant work site additional work approved

Nathan Countryman, Editor
October 30, 2024
Megan Goldberg talks about the Cornell College getting out the vote efforts, including a satellite voting location at Cornell College Wednesday, Oct. 30.

League of Women Voters hear about voter registration efforts, community building

Nathan Countryman, Editor
October 30, 2024
Tenley Ryant, Afton Weaver and Lucy Cook record the Super S podcast back in April. The podcast was an honorable mention for NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge.

Washington Elementary students podcast honorable mention by NPR

Nathan Countryman, Editor
October 29, 2024

Moratorium extended on vape, smoke shops

Nathan Countryman, Editor
October 29, 2024
Steady crowds line up to the Trunk or Treat event Sunday, Oct. 27.

Trunks raided for treats

Nathan Countryman, Editor
October 29, 2024
Annie Brownsberger and Mary McCall talk about the role of death doulas.

Explaining the role of death doulas

Nathan Countryman, Editor
October 23, 2024
Scouts work at sorting a cart of donations to the proper donation areas for the food pantry to be shelved in the coming week.

Scouting for Food brings in donations

Nathan Countryman, Editor
October 23, 2024
Darrow Center and Ryan pick up a chunk of spilled seeds for prairie plants that were being mixed to be distributed in five gallon buckets.

Seeding for prairie begins

Nathan Countryman, Editor
October 23, 2024
Anna Wilson with The Local and Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group’s social media manager shares tips for social media use at an Entreprenueza event.

CDG Entreprenueza event focuses on social media

Nathan Countryman, Editor
October 23, 2024
The Plantiful Pantry crew serves up a sampling of their chili Saturday, Oct. 19. The crew won for best theme at the event.

Perfect chili weather

Nathan Countryman, Editor
October 23, 2024

Lisbon approves purchase of new vehicle

Nathan Countryman, Editor
October 23, 2024
The Lisbon Marching Band shows off their fancy footwork to an Elvis song.

Hwy. 1 Marching Band Classic held

Nathan Countryman, Editor
October 23, 2024

Halloween events coming for Mount Vernon, Lisbon

Nathan Countryman, Editor
October 23, 2024
Charlie Becker speaks about his experiences in Ukraine on two separate mission trips over the past two years.

Speaker highlights aid, assistance provided to Ukraine

Nathan Countryman, Editor
October 23, 2024

The most expensive blemish ever

Nathan Countryman, Sunny Side
October 23, 2024
One of the newly remodeled exam rooms at Mount Vernon Family Medicine

Mount Vernon Family Medicine opens doors

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
October 16, 2024

King Chapel’s roof replacement, major repairs slated for April 2025

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
October 15, 2024
Mayor Tom Wieseler helps new Mount Vernon-Lisbon Police Department member Nick Eicher take his oath as officer.

New officer appointed for Mount Vernon-Lisbon Police Department

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
October 15, 2024
WEWalk outraises last year’s fundraiser

WEWalk outraises last year’s fundraiser

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
October 15, 2024

No parking zone established along Seventh Avenue

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
October 15, 2024

Ordinance on smoke and vape shops fails to advance

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
October 15, 2024
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