Announcements
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
City offices will be closed for the winter holidays on December 24-25th, 2024, and January 1, 2025.
Emergency Shelter – City Hall
Emergency Shelter is available 24-7 at City Hall, 213 First Street NW, Mount Vernon, IA, during significant weather events.
Board & Commission Vacancies
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.
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
December 2024
I hope everyone had the opportunity to get amazing deals during Shop Local Saturdays in November and
had a Happy Thanksgiving with your family.
Several projects have been finished. Business 30 resurfacing process, camera work on the sewer line
under highway 1, street replacement on 4 th St. NW between 2 nd and 5 th and street, curb and gutter
poured on Minish and Glenn Streets have all been completed.
Projects still in process include the generator purchase for the LBC, concrete and sealant work on the
pool, public works site building and transition and the second story of the Cottonwood apartments. An
upcoming project is development work on the bowling site property across from the cemetery.
Ribbon cuttings have been held at the Bijou Theater, Hilltop Plants and Records, Abbe Creek Gallery and
soon Dr. Jamie Smith MD office.
Childcare Solutions groups is still working on establishing more quality childcare choices locally. That
begins with an architect visit soon about adding a space for daycare as an addition to the Northwest part
of the LBC.
Events to watch for:
Thursday, Dec. 5 Magical Night Santa visit, silent auction gift baskets, hot chocolate, carols, live Nativity
Thursday Dec. 12 Sustainability Committee meeting, City Hall, 6:30 PM.
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. Have a Merry Christmas!
