Here are a few resources you may be interested in that describe or highlight the many attractions and places to visit in Mount Vernon-Lisbon, Iowa.

From the web site Radish.com, the article "6 great fall drives, 6 healthy destinations" lists favorite paces to take a beautiful Midwestern fall drive and enjoy the tastes and cuisine each area offers, including recommendations and dining spots in the Mount Vernon-Lisbon area.  

The Corridor Business Journal covers cultural attractions in the area including the article "Destination Dining" featuring The Lincoln Cafe and an interview with Lisa White, Director of Marketing and Tourism for Mount Vernon-Lisbon.

If you missed the Lincoln Highway Art Festival held at the end of September, be sure to read Joe Jennison's Blog on the festival and what it offered.  As a reference for next year's festival - which promises to be even bigger and better - scan the event calendar entry for the festival published by the corridor's web site.  And for an informative article on a local artist, check out the October 2006 issue of artsceneiowa, where Rob Cline highlights Galen Lacey's fascinating collection of antique European bookplates and prints on page 6. 

For a comprehensive, well-written feature on area recreation, dining and shopping, be sure to read Cornell College's on-line guide "Beyond the Hilltop".  It offers a wide range of choices and activities that anyone in the area can enjoy.  Also, for an extensive overview of Mount Vernon-Lisbon and surrounding areas, browse the "local community" section on Cornell's web site.  

Delivering news and timely information to local readers is what the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun newspaper does best. Read their editorial about keeping your dollars close to home and the importance of shopping locally.  

If you want to know more about Lisa White, the driving force behind the marketing and tourism board's promotional efforts in the area, read "Mt. Vernon native tasked with promoting communities" also by The Sun.

To get an inside perspective on promotional activities in the area, visit the MVL Marketing and Tourism Board's Blog where you'll find excerpts of past newsletters, opinions and updates.

And finally, for interesting fact-filled reads on both communities and Cornell College, take a look at Wikipedia's Mount Vernon, Iowa, Wikipedia's Lisbon, Iowa, and Wikipedia's Cornell College entires.  This is the famous open source encylopedia of knowledge edited and maintained by an army of volunteers from around the world.