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FEATURED PICTURE · photo by Dave Morris Sullivan Sizer, left, and Jesse Roberts flank a computer that is showing the film they created, “AlphaSchool.” Their work will earn thousands of dollars in equipment for their school through a Sony contest.

ONLINE POLL · What should be done with the former MV middle school?

Mount Vernon examines alternative high school
by Brandon Wellman · May 14, 2008
School officials not yet ready to make recommendation

46 to earn diplomas in Lisbon
by Jake Krob · May 14, 2008
Commencement Sunday celebrates ‘close-knit’ class

Commentator touts Iowa’s power in speech at Cornell
by Brandon Wellman · May 14, 2008
Saying that “Iowa’s back” in its importance as a swing state in the November presidential election, political commentator George Stephanopoulos spoke at Cornell College last Thursday, just two days after Democratic primaries in Indiana and North Carolina.

‘Alpha School’ rises to top in national contest
by Dave Morris · May 14, 2008
Lisbon students vie for $25,000 in equipment

Board lauds work of community liaison
by Jake Krob · May 14, 2008
New brochure, professional DVD in production

Lisbon addresses utility bill, summer help, union contracts
by Abbi Swanson · May 14, 2008
The Lisbon City Council addressed a number of issues Monday, ranging from forgiving a delinquent utility bill, to approving a union contract and house rehabilitation payments, to hiring temporary summer help.

MV approves roof bids
by Brandon Wellman · May 14, 2008
The Mount Vernon School Board at Monday’s meeting accepted bids on this summer’s roof replacement projects at Washington Elementary and the middle school.

New law to extend school board terms
by Jake Krob · May 14, 2008
Change will mean decision affecting two Lisbon board members

Competition is electric at SMART Challenge
by Dave Morris · May 14, 2008
MV team takes battery-powered car to North Carolina

High school musical: ‘Just plain fun’
by Jake Krob · May 14, 2008
MVHS presents ‘Bye, Bye Birdie’ this week