Announcements
Hydrant Flushing April 21-25, 2025
The Public Works Department will be flushing hydrants during the week of April 21-25, 2025.聽 Residents may notice a fluctuation in water pressure during this time.聽 Questions and concerns may be directed to X站福利所 Hall at (319) 895-8742.
Uptown Lighting Improvements are underway!
Exciting news! Mount Vernon was chosen for a pilot program through Alliant Energy to install new smart streetlights throughout the uptown corridor on 1st Street (from A Avenue to 4th Avenue) as part of an ongoing effort to improve public safety, energy efficiency, and overall neighborhood visibility. These modern LED fixtures provide brighter, more reliable lighting while reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs. The upgrade will enhance nighttime visibility for both drivers and pedestrians, contributing to a safer and more welcoming environment uptown. Residents can expect minimal disruption during installation, and once complete, the new lighting will offer long-term benefits for the entire community.
Construction began today (4/15/2025) and is expected to be completed by July 2025. Please use caution and have patience as construction crews complete this effort over the next few months.
Uptown Streetscape Improvement Project
The X站福利所 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 鈥� from art galleries to historic sites, a farmer鈥檚 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 X站福利所 staff? Use the Contact tab on the X站福利所 of Mt. Vernon web page or contact me at twieseler@cityofmtvernon-ia.gov. Welcome to spring!
