Announcements
2025 Sidewalk Improvements – Notice to Bidders
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.
Etched in Stone July 14-16
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.
Cooling Station at City Hall – 213 1st St NW
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.
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
April 2025
Uptown street lighting project is being worked on currently with the plan being to have the lights installed for Heritage Days.
Congratulations to the Bijou Theater for being awarded a $50,000 grant from T-Mobile for an outdoor movie space.
Three more additions are coming this summer for the art trail, as well as a gateway arch.
Progress is being made on the pool renovation project with the new pool slides as the most visible new attraction. New and more deck chairs and picnic tables are coming soon with new bathrooms.
Public Works staff is planning an early summer install for pouring concrete for the Interurban Trail/Bryant Road as we work to develop this project to Irish Lane.
A new item at Chalk the Walk will be that Linn County Emergency Management having on display a new disaster preparation trailer. This will be available on Sunday to walk through and check out the new features.
Cottonwood Apartments is closer to summer opening and bringing 30 more households to Mt. Vernon.
Events to watch for:
Saturday April 26- Mt. Vernon Clean-up day and distribution of Home Energy Kits
May 2nd/5th-Chalk the Walk Weekend
July 11/12- Heritage Days
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!
