MINUTE WITH THE MAYOR QUARTER 4, 2026
New business openings include the Blooming Acres and Kwik Star.
Welcome to new Mount Vernon City employees hired since June. 1, 2026- Ben Mathias and Jacob Huff in Public Works. Congratulations to Officers David Frankfurt, Monet Roelle, Nick Macke and Morgan Kelley who have completed their formal Police Academy training this summer.
Important dates coming up….
Oct. 24 Chili Cookoff
Nov. 7 CDG Holiday Open House
Dec. 12 Magical Mount Vernon
DID YOU KNOW?
Over 120# of batteries have been dropped off at City Hall and delivered to the Linn County Landfill for separate handling and kept out of the landfill.
Board and Commission members needed: Parks & Recreation-1 person, Planning & Zoning- 1 person, Historic Preservation Commission 2 persons. Complete an interest form at City Hall or from the city web site.
“The most important political office is that of a private citizen” Louis Brandeis- Court Justice
Don’t forget to keep up with the latest in the Mount Vernon area by going to VisitMVL on social media.
Have a question of City Hall staff: Use the contact tab on the City of Mount Vernon web page or contact me at twieseler@cityofmtvernon-ia.gov.