Water and sewer rates are going to be increasing for the city of Mount Vernon for the next two years.
A small amount of diesel fuel was spilled in Lisbon Friday afternoon.
Beginning farmers looking to gain hands-on skills can now apply for paid on-farm jobs through Practical Farmers’ Labor4Learning program, which…
Two people were killed in a single vehicle crash along Hwy. 13 Wednesday, March 6. John Kilburg, 74, and his passenger, Donelle Kilburg, 70, o…
Linn Area Credit Union has partnered with NewBo City Market to host the second annual Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year Summit on Friday, Marc…
Lisbon boys’ track comes into 2024 as the defending Class 1A champions. Anybody thinking repeat?
The Lisbon girls’ track team won the 4x100 relay at the State Meet. Overall, they finished tied for 15th in 1A, with 18 points.
The Mount Vernon boys’ said goodbye to two of the strongest 400-meter runners in school history – Zach Fall and Jensen Meeker, who finished fi…
The Mount Vernon girls’ track team qualified for 17 (of 19) events last year for the Class 3A State Meet.
The Lisbon boys track team started 2024 like it ended 2023, with a team title.
Mount vernon Trailblazers 4-H Club
Feb. 26 – Found property, 600 blk First St SW, Mount Vernon
There is a lot that goes into selecting new books for the library. Librarians use a variety of methods and criteria when choosing which books …
Allison and Alex Best, of Fennville, Mich. are announcing the birth of their son, Quenton Alan Best. He was born March 2, weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. He joins sisters, Kamryn and Shae.
Hans Alfred Virlee was welcomed into the world by his parents, Drew and Renee (Jennings) Virlee of Mount Vernon, along with sister Ingrid and …
Jim Telecky will be 90 years young April 1, 2022. Please help him celebrate by sending cards and good wishes to Box 194, Mt. Vernon, IA 52314.
Larry and Kathy Pisarik are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Lawrence Pisarik, of Mount Vernon, and Kathreen Rilett, of Poplar Grov…
Noah Joseph Dahlstrom and Ariel Christine Smale were united in marriage Dec. 31, 2020, at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens in Des Moin…
We agree with council member Paul Tuerler that unfunded mandates are already having impacts on our city and school boards.
Nancy Ellen Stikeleather Thomas, 91, beloved mother, wife, musician and community volunteer, continued her journey in God's love on December 2, 2023. Celebration of Life: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024, at United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon, with visitation one hour prior.