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Lisbon Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre - 2013

“Who Killed Rich Eskelsen?” to premiere this weekend

Posted on October 23, 2015

The annual Murder Mystery fundraiser will take place this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24, at 6 p.m.

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Upcoming Events

Sat 23

Mount Vernon 2020-2021 Winter Farmers’ Market

January 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
First Street Community Center Gymnasium – Mount Vernon, Iowa (319) 895-8060
Sat 30

Mount Vernon 2020-2021 Winter Farmers’ Market

January 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
First Street Community Center Gymnasium – Mount Vernon, Iowa (319) 895-8060
May 09

Cornell College Commencement

May 9 @ 10:00 am
Cornell College Small Multi-Sport Center – Mount Vernon, Iowa (319) 895-4334
Sep 19

Fall Fun Auction

September 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sts. Peter and Paul Community Center – Solon, Iowa 319-624-2223
Oct 31

Lisbon Halloweentown

October 31 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Main Street Lisbon, Iowa
Dec 12

Old Fashioned Christmas Sing-A-Long

December 12 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sts. Peter and Paul Community Center – Solon, Iowa 319-624-2223

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Contributions to the MVL-CCDG are used for scholarships, festivals and events and quality of life projects, and much more.  Thank you!!


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Latest News

  • CDG releases 2021 Calendar of Events
    January 15, 2021
  • 2020 BE Lisbon contest winners announced
    December 28, 2020
  • Photos of first-ever Drive-Through Magical Night
    December 7, 2020
  • CDG offers Shop Small Every Day campaign
    November 19, 2020

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The Farmers' Market has been a tradition for generations! Visit the Mount Vernon First Street Community Center between10am and Noon on Saturday to experience the modern version. #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less
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Good Morning Mount Vernon Lison January 21 2021

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There are still a few appointments available for the Mt Vernon Community Blood Drive on 1/14. Sign up this morning if you'd like to the local community: https://buff.ly/3byyBlg #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

Mt Vernon Community Blood Drive - Visit Mount Vernon-Lisbon

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Inspired by the real-life stories of couples throughout the MVLCT Community, Sweater Weather uses the themes surrounding relationships. Sweater Weather will be available online at 7PM on 1/8/21. https://buff.ly/3nq8W0q #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

MVLCT Proudly Presents: Sweater Weather - Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre

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The 2020 BE Lisbon contest winners are Turtle Club Early Learning Center and Salon 30. Both plan to use the cash prize to grow their respective businesses. https://buff.ly/37Vy4Ym #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

2020 BE Lisbon contest winners announced - Visit Mount Vernon-Lisbon

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The winners of the 2020 BE Lisbon grant program have been announced
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Congratulations to Mary, Jim, and Josh Evans for being in the December CDG Volunteer Spotlight! They represent the many volunteers who helped with Magical Night 2020. https://buff.ly/3mPy3u1 #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less
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The December 17th episode of Good Morning Mount Vernon Lisbon is available. https://buff.ly/2Khr7YA #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

Good Morning Mount Vernon Lisbon Dec 17 2020

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Do you know someone who smokes, chews, or vapes and is ready for a change? The Cold Turkey Challenge Is a free nicotine cessation program starting January 1st. Learn more at https://visitmvl.com/coldturkey #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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Quit "Cold Turkey," help build a park - Visit Mount Vernon-Lisbon

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CDG has announced participation in the statewide Cold Turkey project, a nicotine cessation contest
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The Mount Vernon Winter Farmers’ Market is each Saturday from 10am to 12pm at the Frist Street Community Center. https://buff.ly/2JP0F8d #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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The CDG awarded Denice with a $20 Community Cash gift certificate and a stylish Shop Small Every Day T-shirt outside of Barnyard Screenprinting in Lisbon. Thanks for deciding to #shopsmall. https://buff.ly/3flvbSS #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less
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Upcoming Events

Sat 23

Mount Vernon 2020-2021 Winter Farmers’ Market

January 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
First Street Community Center Gymnasium – Mount Vernon, Iowa
Sat 30

Mount Vernon 2020-2021 Winter Farmers’ Market

January 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
First Street Community Center Gymnasium – Mount Vernon, Iowa
May 09

Cornell College Commencement

May 9 @ 10:00 am
Cornell College Small Multi-Sport Center – Mount Vernon, Iowa
Sep 19

Fall Fun Auction

September 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sts. Peter and Paul Community Center – Solon, Iowa

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Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314

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