The Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun continued the tradition of having a roundtable with seniors in the classes of 2024 of Mount Vernon and Lisbon schools to reflect on their memories at school, goals for the future, advice to younger generations, teachers and coaches who have made an impact on their…
Radio water meter reads are coming to Mount Vernon, and the project might conclude sooner than originally expected.
The City of Mount Vernon received $4.84 million in general obligation capital loan notes for projects to be completed over the next year.
While Joe Jennison may be stepping down as director of Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group, the City of Mount Vernon will be keepi…
Cornell graduation held commencement exercises for the class of 2024 Sunday, May 12, conferring 214 diplomas.
The Lisbon boys’ track team is poised to defend their title this week at the State Meet after a strong performance at a Class 1A state qualifying meet Thursday, May 9, in Brooklyn. The Lisbon girls’ won a title, too.
The Mount Vernon girls’ soccer team won a tight battle Thursday, May 9, topping Iowa City Regina, 1-0, at Armstrong Field.
The Lisbon boys finished second the girls were fourth at the Tri-Rivers Conference Meet on Monday, May 6, at Community Dreams Complex in Edgewood.
The Lisbon girls’ golf team wrapped up the regular season by winning the Tri-Rivers East title Monday, May 6, at Bellevue Golf Club.
Senior Jordan Bleile advanced to the Class 1A Regional girls tennis semifinals in singles before finishing in fourth place. Only the top two a…
If you have children or grandchildren, today’s column is for you. Before you get too cozy grab your phone or calendar to mark these dates, because you will not want to miss the programs and events we have going on at Cole Library this summer.
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…
To some, birdwatchers are a joke. And it’s so unfair because they are the nicest people. Sure, birders wear big, goofy binoculars dangling from their necks and constantly scribble down urgent notes about plumage and habitat and can tell the difference from a downy woodpecker and a hairy wood…
Doris Jean Kuntz, 80, of Mount Vernon, passed away, Thursday, May 9, 2024, after battling Alzheimer’s disease.