Mount Vernon and Lisbon, Iowa, where the past, present, and future meet to bring the discerning shopper an eclectic mix of vintage treasures, fine cuisine and exceptional art. Welcome!
Mount Vernon is now a Main Street Iowa Community
Lt. Governor Patty Judge recently announced that Mount Vernon was one of four communities selected to join the Main Street Iowa program...
Your Nearby Destination for Fun This Spring, Summer and Fall!
So many events...Chalk the Walk, Antiques Extravaganza, Heritage Days, Art in the Park, Sauerkraut Days, Lincoln Highway Arts Festival...
RAGBRAI will be passing through Mount Vernon-Lisbon July 25, 2008
An estimated 15,000 riders with support crews will be passing through on their way across Iowa...
3rd Annual Lincoln Highway Arts Festival
Slated for Saturday, September 27 on First Street in Mount Vernon, this fine art festival is sure to please culture enthusiasts with great art, history and entertainment. Artist applications here...
High School Students Create an Electric Car!
Mount Vernon High School Electric Vehicle Club members are converting a Pontiac Fiero into a 96 volt, light-weight electric dynamo.
Lisbon History and Culture Center Reborn...
The center has moved to a new building, with more space for exhibits, and is now located in the heart of the city's downtown district...
Local Businesses Receive National Recognition
Mount Vernon and Lisbon are full of quality, nationally recognized businesses...dining, coffee, antiques, flooring and French gifts...
Favorite Things in Mount Vernon and Lisbon - a compilation by locals
Local residents write about their favorites, from food and drink to festivals and sports...
Lisbon's Heritage Hall: An Acoustic Gem
As you enter this beautifully renovated concert hall, one first notices the sound generated by wood floors, 20 foot ceilings and open space...
Mount Vernon Playground Fun Facts Over 250 volunteers were involved in planning, designing, fund raising and building the new playground at Washington Elementary School last year. Fun facts about this wonderful playspace...