The Cottonwood Housing Development’s site plan was approved unanimously Monday, March 18, at Mount Vernon City Council. Council member Stephanie West was absent from the meeting.
Over spring break, the precast walls were set for the career and technical education wing and weight room portions of the building.
The principals of Mount Vernon’s schools gave an update on how they are obtaining academic, behavioral and cultural goals set for the school. …
First Street Community Center Theater was packed Saturday, March 23, as a concert honoring Dale Beeks was held.
Lisbon had a very clean audit for the 2023 fiscal year.
The Mount Vernon girls’ track distance crew turned some heads last week at a pair of indoor events.
The Lisbon boys’ track team wasn’t interested in blowing out the lineup at the Tri-Rivers Indoor Meet on Friday, March 22, at the University o…
The top three golfers return from a team that placed sixth at the Class 3A State Meet and won a Tri-Rivers East crown last spring.
The entire crew is back for Mount Vernon girls’ tennis, and that’s a good thing.
Mount Vernon activities director Matt Thede plans to have a new football coach hired by the middle of April.
March 18 – Motorist assist, 800 blk W. First St, Mount Vernon
Cole Public Library and the Lisbon Public Library have a wonderful cooperative relationship that benefits both communities. We have recently e…
Recently I admitted to a friend that I am reading a lot of large print books these days. (Excuse me for a minute while I enlarge my font – the…
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…
As the dregs of the last surviving bills drip through Iowa’s second legislative funnel, it’s a comfort to know our elected officials are looking out for us.
With sadness and joyful hearts, we wave goodbye to (George) Clive Cook. Whose journey on this earth concluded peacefully on early Friday morning, February 23, 2024, at The Views of Marion. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home &…