The 19th annual Chalk the Walk, Iowa’s largest-ever Madonnari Festival, returns this weekend in uptown Mount Vernon. Artists will be working on their pieces in uptown Mount Vernon from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5.
The Missions Committee of United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon held a forum on hunger and food insecurity in the region Sunday, April 28.
Former congressman David Loebsack spoke at the Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center Thursday, April 25, to more than 40 attendees.
The City of Lisbon has approved updated fees for the fiscal 2024-25.
The Mount Vernon Childcare Committee will be seeking additional funding to continue the wage enhancement efforts they have administered beginn…
No flags were brought home by Mount Vernon or Lisbon from the Drake Relays last weekend, but there were some standout performances.
Mount Vernon girls’ track won the Anamosa Invitational on Tuesday, April 23.
The Mount Vernon girls’ soccer team got a convincing 10-0 win over South Tama on Tuesday, April 23, then lost to undefeated and No. 9 (Class 1…
The Mount Vernon boys track team took a full squad to the Pacha Relays on Thursday, April 25, at Clear Creek Amana in Tiffin.
The Lions boys golf team topped East Buchanan, 165 to 167 on Tuesday, April 23, at Buffalo Creek Golf Course.
Thursday, May 2
This is your personal invitation to the Summer Reading Kickoff Party at Mount Vernon Hills Bank Thursday, May 16 from 5-6:30 p.m.
Mount Vernon High School student Rebecca Conrad will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Grand Lodge of Iowa, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
April 15 – Welfare check, 500 blk Second St NW, Mount Vernon
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…
Dixie Jo Zahorik was born on February 22, 1952, in Paragould, Ark. She could be described as nothing less than southern royalty and a beautiful little girl. In one of her favorite childhood portraits, she is poised elegantly in a sparkling blue dress holding a single rose - wearing the same …
