Announcements
Emergency Shelter at City Hall, 213 First Street NW
Due to the extreme cold, City Hall will be open 24 hours for emergency shelter beginning Thursday, January 22, 2026 and continuing through the weekend.
Fall Newsletter 2025
Link to information on everything fall, including cemetery cleanup, holiday garbage schedules and upcoming community events.
Smart Streetlights
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.
Uptown Streetscape Improvement Project
The City has initiated a Streetscape Master Plan project for Uptown Mount Vernon, IA. This plan will serve as a vision for the future design of Uptown for 1st Street from 3rd Avenue SW to B Avenue SE, as well as the adjoining North Alley area. Stay tuned for more information.
Our Town
Welcome to historic Mount Vernon, Iowa. Take a stroll through our lively uptown district filled with charming shops and boutiques. Dine at top-rated restaurants with local flair. And discover countless cultural treasures — from art galleries to historic sites, a farmer’s market, local and state parks, a landmark theater, and more.
Stay in the Know
Minute with the Mayor
January 2026
Welcome Sherene Hansen Player as our newest City Council member and officially served with the board for the 2026 meeting on Monday, Jan. 5th. Thank you Stephanie West who served on Council for the last 8 years. Your service was greatly appreciated.
Site preparation has started at the upcoming Kwik Star site. Utilities are being installed underground, as the weather permits.
I hope citizens enjoyed the holiday music being played uptown in December.
I also hope citizens enjoyed the transition of Magical Mount Vernon from Thursday evening to Saturday afternoon.
Did you Know?
In the year 2025, there were 24 new housing permits issued. Mount Vernon is growing!
There is a Republic sponsored drop box for household batteries in the lobby of City Hall. Please deposit expired batteries at that location and not the garbage.
Have a question of City staff? Use the Contact tab on the City of Mt. Vernon web page or contact me at twieseler@cityofmtvernon-ia.gov. Welcome to spring!
