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Mount Vernon’s Chocolate Stroll returns June 3

Posted on May 24, 2016

The 8th Annual Mount Vernon Chocolate Stroll will take place Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Upcoming Events

Tue 09

Virtual Science Cafe

March 9 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thu 11

Mt Vernon Community Blood Drive

March 11 @ 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church – Mount Vernon, Iowa 319-895-6246
Colorful Easter Eggs at the Easter Egg Dash 2015
Apr 03

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Easter Egg Dash 2021

April 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Mount Vernon Middle School – Mount Vernon, Iowa (319) 895-6254
Apr 20

Virtual Science Cafe

April 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
brooms clean-up
Apr 24

Mount Vernon Clean Up Day 2021

April 24 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mount Vernon City Hall – Mount Vernon, Iowa (319) 895-8742
Apr 24

Portrayal of Mount Vernon and Lisbon 2021

April 24 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Uptown Mount Vernon, Iowa
Chalk the Walk Artists May 2018
May 01

Chalk the Walk 2021

May 1 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Uptown Mount Vernon, Iowa

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Latest News

  • CDG Releases 2020 Annual Report
    February 26, 2021
  • SWCD Tree Fundraiser online
    February 17, 2021
  • Photo of the entrance of Mount Vernon City HallMV City Declaration of Continuing Mask/Face Covering Use
    February 9, 2021
  • Cautious planning underway for 4th of July Nitty Gritty
    January 22, 2021

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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group

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The Science Cafe is continuing in a virtual format. Dr. George Weiner will be discussing “Advances in cancer immunotherapy” on Tuesday March 9, 2021 at 5 pm. Learn more and RSVP online: https://buff.ly/2NRd9yh #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

Virtual Science Cafe - Visit Mount Vernon-Lisbon

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Congratulations to Mt Vernon Cold Turkey participants for winning $50,000! The money will be used to complete the Scarlett Boutique Alley Pocket Park and finish an exercise trail outside the Community Wellness Center. #visitmvl #coldturkeychallengeiowa ... See MoreSee Less
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A Mt Vernon Vernon Community Blood Drive is scheduled on 3/11 from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Learn more & sign up today: https://buff.ly/3aZMvMz If you are interested in donating CCP (COVID Convalescent Plasma) contact mdee@mvrbc.org for more information. #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less
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The CDG's annual report is available. Check out the highlights from 2020: https://buff.ly/3uEkEcz #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to the individuals who represented Mt Vernon and completed the challenge! #visitmvl #coldturkeychallengeiowaIt's hard to believe, but the Cold Turkey Challenge Iowa ends today!For eight weeks, the folks of Mt. Vernon took on their biggest challenge to quit nicotine and help their community win up to $50K for two fantastic local projects! Mt. Vernon and their Fighters are hometown heroes because they care about creating a healthier, nicotine-free community! Keep following our Facebook page to learn the final challenge outcome soon!Check out the projects Mt. Vernon hopes to fund for a better, healthier hometown:https://visitmvl.com/quit-cold-turkey-help-build-a-park/Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development GroupAbove & Beyond Cancer#quitsmokingsuccess #supportquittingnicotine #quitsmoking #mountvernoniowa #coldturkeychallengeiowa #nicotinecessation #contest #iowasmalltowns ... See MoreSee Less
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Local businesses help make a place feel like a community. Support small businesses by telling others about one you love and what makes it special. #shopsmall #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less
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It's time for another edition of Good Morning Mount Vernon and Lisbon! https://buff.ly/2Pc5JpQ #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less
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National Chili Day is 2/25! Have a bowl of chili and put the 2021 Mount Vernon Chili Cook-Off on the calendar. We hope to see you in Mount Vernon, Iowa on 10/2! #visitmvl #NationalChiliDay ... See MoreSee Less
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Mark your calendar - Chalk the Walk will be on May 1-2, 2021! https://buff.ly/3uiYFrx #ctw2021 #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less

Chalk the Walk 2021 - Visit Mount Vernon-Lisbon

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Chalk the Walk 2021 is the 16th anniversary of Iowa's largest Madonnari Festival. Artists will use a...
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The Writers’ Night Monthly Event at Mt Vernon Creates continues on 2/25 at 7pm. https://buff.ly/3pI3RBJ #visitmvl ... See MoreSee Less
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Upcoming Events

Tue 09

Virtual Science Cafe

March 9 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thu 11

Mt Vernon Community Blood Drive

March 11 @ 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church – Mount Vernon, Iowa
Colorful Easter Eggs at the Easter Egg Dash 2015
Apr 03

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Easter Egg Dash 2021

April 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Mount Vernon Middle School – Mount Vernon, Iowa
Apr 20

Virtual Science Cafe

April 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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