New legislation regarding the use of fireworks was signed by the governor with an effective date of July 1, 2025.
City offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in celebration of Independence Day. Residents with Friday refuse and yard waste service will have pick-up on Saturday, July 5th. Otherwise, normal business hours resume Monday, July 7th at 7:00 a.m.
Please note that City Hall (213 First St NW) will remain open 24 hours throughout the holiday to serve as a cooling center, if there is excessive heat.
Smart streetlights have been installed uptown which will begin operating 24/7 over the holiday weekend, pending necessary adjustments. The LED banners will remain off during this same time period. System adjustments will continue into next week, at which point the lights will return to a regular operating schedule. We appreciate your patience and understanding while City staff and contractors work to optimize the system.
Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Mount Vernon by the City Clerk at 213 First Street NW, Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314, until 2:00 p.m. on the 17th day of July, 2025, for the construction of the 2025 Sidewalk Improvements project.
The Cemetery Commission is hosting a hands-on workshop led by Gravestone Conservation Specialist John Heider during July 14-16, 2025. The workshops are free of charge and open to the public.
Mount Vernon’s City Hall, located at 213 1st St NW, is open 24/7 during times of extreme heat to serve as a cooling station.
The City of Mount Vernon, Iowa, has announced release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architectural services to assist with a project seeking funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Downtown Revitalization (DTR) program.
Renovations to the pool are nearing completion, with opening day tentatively set for May 31, 2025. Use the following links to purchase pool passes, join the swim team, register for lessons and participate in other programs.
The City Council of Mount Vernon is currently seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the Board of Adjustment or Planning & Zoning Commission. Questions may be directed to lbradbury@cityofmtvernon-ia.gov, or by calling (319) 895-8742, extension 3.
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Mount Vernon, IA 52314