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

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Upcoming Events

Sat 22

Mount Vernon Winter Farmers’ Market

January 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

First Street Community Center Gymnasium – Mount Vernon, Iowa (319) 895-8060

Thu 27

Writers’ Night Monthly Event

January 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Mount Vernon Creates Art Gallery, Event Center, and Wine Shop – Mount Vernon, Iowa

Sat 29

Chuck Hallier Memorial Bullseye/3D Tournament

January 29 @ 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Mount Vernon High School – Mount Vernon, Iowa (319) 895-8843

Sat 29

CPR Training Class

January 29 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cornell College Thomas Commons – Mount Vernon, Iowa (319) 895-4334

Sat 29

Mount Vernon Winter Farmers’ Market

January 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

First Street Community Center Gymnasium – Mount Vernon, Iowa (319) 895-8060

Feb 14

American Red Cross Blood Drive

February 14 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Cornell College Thomas Commons – Mount Vernon, Iowa (319) 895-4334

Apr 06

Red Cedar Chamber Music’s HarpStrings 2

April 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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

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Latest News

Archery Tournament coming to MV
January 14, 2022
Intern needed — Join CDG!
January 11, 2022
CDG looking for summer help
January 11, 2022
CDG Announces 2022 List of Festivals
January 7, 2022

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

2 days ago

Check out the unique perspective of these photos of Lisbon, Iowa taken on 9/21/2021. #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

The CDG is accepting bids for Main Street Summer Plant Maintenance. https://buff.ly/3qlbP7i #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

6 days ago

The CDG is looking for a summer intern! The ideal candidate will already be living in the MV-L area, preferably a college student in town for the summer. https://buff.ly/31RpR7d #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

2 weeks ago

The Mt Vernon Farmers' Market operates each Saturday during the winter in the Mount Vernon First Street Community Center, from 10am to Noon each Saturday. #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

2 weeks ago

The next Community Leaders Breakfast is Thursday, Jan. 6, at 7:30AM at Gwen's Restaurant in Lisbon. https://buff.ly/3G4jU5C #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

2 weeks ago

Here's a new picture of Mount Vernon on the KCRG CityCAM. This is sponsored by Mount Vernon Bank & Trust Company and the Mount Vernon - Lisbon Community Development Group. #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

2 weeks ago

The First Farmers' Market of 2022 is on January 1st. Stop by the Mt Vernon First Street Community Center between 10am and Noon for homemade jams, baked goods, locally raised meats, black walnuts, craft items, and more! https://buff.ly/3sRXTTZ #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

3 weeks ago

Another year is almost over. Do you remember any of the top CDG posts from 2021? #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

3 weeks ago

An old-fashioned snowplow along the #LincolnHighway. #visitmvl#ThrowbackThursday We hope you haven't encountered much of the need for snow removal yet this year along the Lincoln Highway in Iowa as seen in this photo courtesy of the Iowa Department of Transportation archives! Let's hope we don't see too much in 2022! Well, maybe just enough to enjoy winter, but not get buried too much!☃️ ... See MoreSee Less

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

3 weeks ago

The sledding hill on 3rd Ave North in Mt Vernon is open for sledding! #visitmvlSNOW is for SLEDDING (and snow days!)Just a reminder, 3rd Ave North, from First Street to Fourth Street in the City is designated as a snow sledding hill. City Ordinance Chapter 76 ... See MoreSee Less

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Upcoming Events

Sat 22

Mount Vernon Winter Farmers’ Market

January 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

First Street Community Center Gymnasium – Mount Vernon, Iowa

Thu 27

Writers’ Night Monthly Event

January 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Mount Vernon Creates Art Gallery, Event Center, and Wine Shop – Mount Vernon, Iowa

Sat 29

Chuck Hallier Memorial Bullseye/3D Tournament

January 29 @ 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Mount Vernon High School – Mount Vernon, Iowa

Sat 29

CPR Training Class

January 29 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cornell College Thomas Commons – Mount Vernon, Iowa

Visitor Center Location

311 First Street NW
Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314

(319) 210-9935

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Mon-Fri: 9am - 4pm

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