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.
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.
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.
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.
Renovations to the pool are nearing completion, with opening day tentatively set for May 31, 2025. Use the following links to purchase pool passes, join the swim team, register for lessons and participate in other programs.
The City Council of Mount Vernon is currently seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the Board of Adjustment. Questions may be directed to lbradbury@cityofmtvernon-ia.gov, or by calling (319) 895-8742, extension 3.
The fall newsletter is your guide to scheduled events and services.
Every year we do a Water Quality Report for the City of Mt Vernon, Iowa. Here are the results for 2023. Water is tested constantly all year. Did you know our water department tests weekly for Chlorine, twice a week for Manganese and Phosphates, and monthly for Bacteria just to name a few? The DNR sets the testing schedules and they are followed to make sure the water in Mount Vernon is safe for everyday use! Stay hydrated Mt Vernon!
213 First Street NW
Mount Vernon, IA 52314