Announcements
Tuesday 11/19: RR Crossing – Temporary Closure until 6PM
The Hwy 1 at-grade crossing of the Union Pacific Railway in Mount Vernon is temporarily closed for emergency purposes.
A temporary detour is in effect until 6:00 p.m. November 19, 2024.
Alternate hard-surface routes are:
- Â Through Lisbon via North Washington Street
- Â Hwy 13 and 1st Street in Mount Vernon
Leaf Pickup 2024 – October 7 thru November 22
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
