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Phone: (319) 210-9935
Visitor’s Center: 311 First Street NW, Mount Vernon, Iowa, 52314

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Upcoming Events

Fri 19

Live Music Series

July 19 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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

Sat 20

Motorcycle Ride for SEALS Mid Point Ceremonies

July 20

Lynch Ford Chevrolet 319-895-8500

Sat 20

Free Yoga in the Park

July 20 @ 8:00 am - 8:30 am

Memorial Park – Mount Vernon, Iowa 319-360-1111

Sat 20

2019 Cedar Amateur Astronomers Public Observing Event

July 20 @ 8:30 pm

Palisades-Dows Observatory – Mount Vernon, Iowa 319-848-2068

Sun 21

Live Music at Sutliff Cider

July 21 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Sutliff Cider Company – Lisbon, Iowa 319-455-4093

Sun 21

Live Music at Baxa’s Sutliff Store & Tavern

July 21 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Baxa’s Sutliff Store & Tavern – Lisbon, Iowa 319-624-2204

Mon 22

Monday Morning Movies

July 22 @ 10:00 am

Mount Vernon Public Library / Cole Library – Mount Vernon, Iowa (319) 895-4271

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Latest News

Check out the links to KCRG’s Our Town
July 19, 2019
Chili Cook-Off application available for download
July 19, 2019
Nitty Gritty announces Photo Contest winners
July 19, 2019
Blooming Acres wins $8,000 grant
July 19, 2019

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

1 week ago

Congratulations to Danielle Chargo, featured in the June CDG volunteer spotlight! #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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The schedule for Mt Vernon Heritage Days on July 11-13 is available. https://buff.ly/2xB19VQ #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Congratulations to Blooming Acres for winning the Main Street Iowa Open 4 Business Sub-State competition! Blooming Acres won $8,000 and advances to the state contest for the chance to win $20,000. https://buff.ly/2LcX1V0 #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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Discount carnival ride tickets for the 32nd Annual Heritage Days Festival are on sale! https://buff.ly/2XyeLQu #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

Join the Mt Vernon Community Band at the next Tuneful Tuesday (6/25 7:30pm Memorial Park) for a Children's Concert! Special guest Joe Jennison will be Ringmaster for "A Day At the Circus." Enjoy music from Harry Potter, The Avengers, and other pieces sure to please the young and the young at heart. https://buff.ly/2N4p8aJ #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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Lisbon firefighter features by CBS2/FOX28 news for running in full gear to honor the lives lost. https://buff.ly/2Rp3Va0 #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

The Lincoln Highway Nitty Gritty is 2 weeks from today! Visit Uptown Mt Vernon on 7/4 for vintage, agricultural, repurposed, industrial, primitive, and retro pieces, as well as traditional collectibles and antiques. #mvnittygritty #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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Lincoln Highway Nitty Gritty is on July 4, 2019. Stroll through historic Mount Vernon, Iowa and find...

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

4 weeks ago

Cornell College Summer Flute & Clarinet Camp Recital
Thursday, 6/20 | 5:30pm | King Chapel
Free and open to the public
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1 month ago

Tuneful Tuesdays continue!
Memorial Park Gazebo | 6/18 at 7:30pm
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Iowa Raptor Project will bring 2 birds of prey to Cole Library on Wed, 6/19 at 10:00AM. All are welcome to attend. https://buff.ly/2KjPWBK #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

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Upcoming Events

Fri 19

Live Music Series

July 19 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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

Sat 20

Motorcycle Ride for SEALS Mid Point Ceremonies

July 20

Lynch Ford Chevrolet

Sat 20

Free Yoga in the Park

July 20 @ 8:00 am - 8:30 am

Memorial Park – Mount Vernon, Iowa

Sat 20

2019 Cedar Amateur Astronomers Public Observing Event

July 20 @ 8:30 pm

Palisades-Dows Observatory – 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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