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Visitor’s Center: 311 First Street NW, Mount Vernon, Iowa, 52314

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Upcoming Events

Sat 24

Shop Small Saturday 2020

October 24 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Uptown Mount Vernon, Iowa

Nov 17

Virtual Science Cafe

November 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Nov 28

Shop Small Saturday 2020

November 28 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Uptown Mount Vernon, Iowa

Dec 13

Old Fashioned Christmas Sing-A-Long

December 13 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sts. Peter and Paul Community Center – Solon, Iowa 319-624-2223

May 09

Cornell College Commencement

May 9, 2021 @ 10:00 am

Cornell College Small Multi-Sport Center – Mount Vernon, Iowa (319) 895-4334

Sep 19

Fall Fun Auction

September 19, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sts. Peter and Paul Community Center – Solon, Iowa 319-624-2223

Oct 31

Lisbon Halloweentown

October 31, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Main Street Lisbon, Iowa

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Latest News

2nd of Three Shop Small Saturdays in MV takes place Oct 24
October 22, 2020
CDG to receive $75,000 Challenge Grant
October 15, 2020
BE Lisbon grant available for Lisbon-based businesses
September 21, 2020
MV-L to offer three, yes three, Shop Small Saturdays
September 16, 2020

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

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Mount Vernon and Lisbon will have their 2nd Shop Small Saturday celebration on October 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. https://buff.ly/35pNqBQ #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

MV-L to offer three, yes three, Shop Small Saturdays - Visit Mount Vernon-Lisbon

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MV-L to offer three Shop Small Saturdays this year.

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

6 days ago

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) awarded the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) a $75,000 grant for the Mount Vernon Family Counseling building! https://buff.ly/2IER3wa #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

CDG to receive $75,000 Challenge Grant - Visit Mount Vernon-Lisbon

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CDG received a $75,000 Challenge Grant on behalf of Tiffany Zarifkar Oct. 15.

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

1 week ago

Join an Outdoor Watch Party for the Musical Variety House Party on Friday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. on the Cornell College campus (weather permitting). https://buff.ly/3daXiD7 #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

Cornell College Presents: Musical Variety House Party - Visit Mount Vernon-Lisbon

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Join for an Outdoor Watch Party on Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. on the Cornell College campus (weather permi...

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

2 weeks ago

The next Science Cafe is on Thursday, October 15, at 5 pm. Stratis Giannakouros presents “Rethinking Sustainability: Meaningful Steps Towards an Equitable Future” via Zoom. Sign up online. https://buff.ly/30PWfUa #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

Virtual Science Cafe - Visit Mount Vernon-Lisbon

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There virtual Science Cafes have been scheduled. Since the events will be virtual, it is a great opp...

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

2 weeks ago

Registration is open for the Wood Sign Painting Workshop at Scorz Bar and Grill on Sunday, 10/18, 1-3pm. There are over 150 designs to choose from, and you must pre-register to attend. https://buff.ly/2SDPhwO #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

Wood Sign Painting Workshop at Scorz Bar and Grill - Visit Mount Vernon-Lisbon

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This will be a laid-back workshop that allows you to create a personalized porch sign, while enjoyin...

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

2 weeks ago

Learn from 3 Main Street retailers what they have done during the COVID-19 recovery phase and what they are planning to ensure strong holiday sales.
Join using Teams on10/7 at 1pm: https://buff.ly/34C5Fnl or 515-348-6300 with Conference ID: 645 235 491# ... See MoreSee Less

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

2 weeks ago

The 2nd Highway 30 Bypass Meeting is on Wednesday, October 7 at 6PM. This meeting is virtual using Zoom. https://buff.ly/36sLhr8 #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

Highway 30 Bypass Meeting - Visit Mount Vernon-Lisbon

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Two informational Highway 30 Bypass meetings have been scheduled by the City of Mount Vernon.

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

3 weeks ago

Cole Library will host the Eulenspiegel puppets on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30 in the Cole Library parking lot. Email Cathy at cboggs@cornellcollege.edu to reserve your parking place. http://visitmvl.com/event/eulenspiegel-puppets/ #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

Eulenspiegel Puppets - Visit Mount Vernon-Lisbon

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Cole Library will host the Eulenspiegel puppets in the Cole Library parking lot.

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

4 weeks ago

This Lawn Concert with Hudson & Overly is on September 26 at 7:00 pm. Enjoy the performance outside the First Street Community Center. https://buff.ly/3mdbRu7 #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

4 weeks ago

The first 2020 Shop Small Mount Vernon-Lisbon is 10AM - 4PM on Saturday, 9/26. https://buff.ly/3iJYmj4 #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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Shop Small Saturday will be held on three different Saturdays this year: September 26, October 24, a...

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Upcoming Events

Sat 24

Shop Small Saturday 2020

October 24 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Uptown Mount Vernon, Iowa

Nov 17

Virtual Science Cafe

November 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Nov 28

Shop Small Saturday 2020

November 28 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Uptown Mount Vernon, Iowa

Dec 13

Old Fashioned Christmas Sing-A-Long

December 13 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sts. Peter and Paul Community Center – Solon, Iowa

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311 First Street NW
Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314

(319) 210-9935

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