Announcements
October 31, 2024 – Trick-or-Treating
The City of Mount Vernon’s Halloween Trick-or-Treating is Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm. Children and families across the city are invited to participate in the holiday fun.
Residents that would like to take part are encouraged to turn on their porch lights during the designated hours to welcome trick-or-treaters. The City of Mount Vernon asks that everyone follow safety guidelines to ensure a fun and safe experience for all participants.
Safety Tips:
- Ensure costumes are visible in the dark by using reflective tape or glow sticks.
- Only approach homes with porch lights on.
- Parents and guardians are encouraged to accompany young children and inspect all treats before consumption.
Motorists are asked to drive with caution due to increased pedestrian activity.
Leaf Pickup 2024 – October 7 thru late November
Leaves should be raked curbside by Monday of your trash collection week and be free of sticks, debris and other obstructions.
Fall 2024 Newsletter
The fall newsletter is your guide to scheduled events and services.
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
September 18, 2024
Thank you to Joe Jennison, who has served as our Main Street Marketing Director and main contact with the Community Development Group. Joe has been a longtime asset to our uptown businesses and Mt Vernon’s biggest supporter. Joe will continue to serve the City as a grant writer on a variety of projects, on a needed bases and will work out of City Hall.Â
Welcome Jessie Thurn as Joe’s replacement and she will office at the Visitor Center. Jessie is a longtime resident who has worked in uptown businesses. Join me in welcoming Jessie into her new role.Â
Construction is in full swing and may cause inconvenience for a short time. The business 30 re-surfacing process is about half done. A full street replacement on 4th Street NW between 2nd and 5th Avenue has just started. New street/curb/gutter has been poured in Stonebrook including the continuation of 3rd Avenue and extension of 17th Street north. This will open the area to a large number of single-family homes. Approval process is moving forward for the installation of a 150 KW generator to power lights, heat and air conditioning for the wellness center in the case of an emergency. This supplements City Hall as an emergency shelter. A 40 x 48 salt hoop building will be built at the Public Works site on Bryant Road as well. A concrete pad for brine storage, finishing the concrete floor in the second public works building and running water line down Bryant Road are also being worked on this fall in that area. Cottonwood Apartments is under construction as well as street work both north and west of that area.Â
Events to watch for:
Sept 21st  Mt Vernon Arts Festival
Sept. 27th Mt Vernon Homecoming
Have a question of City Hall Staff? Use the contact tab on the City of Mt Vernon web page or contact me at tweiseler@cityofmtvernon-ia.gov
