Announcements
11/26/2025 – Garbage & Recycling
Garbage collection is on schedule today; however, recycling will not be picked up due to high winds. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please check back for updates throughout the week, as weather conditions may continue to pose challenges.
City Property For Sale
The City of Mount Vernon is listing the current Public Works building, located at 1040 2nd Avenue NW, for sale. Proceeds from this sale will help fund infrastructure upgrades and the interior build-out of the new Public Works facility on Bryant Road.
Sealed bids will be accepted at Mount Vernon City Hall until Friday, October 31st at 3:00pm.
For questions or additional details, please contact City Administrator, Chris Nosbisch at 319-895-8742 or cnosbisch@cityofmtvernon-ia.gov.
2025 Sidewalk Improvements / Sept-Nov 2025
UPDATE: 10/21/25 Crews continue to work on Phases 4 & 5 early this week, moving to Phase 6 in the northeast quadrant on Thursday or Friday, depending on weather. This includes properties east of Hwy 1 and north of 1st Street.
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Crews will be working on sidewalk improvements this fall with work starting on the west side, moving east. Sidewalk closures will be marked with caution tape, signs and/or barricades, with closures spanning multiple days.
Residents are encouraged to identify possible alternative routes or pathways prior to construction beginning.
The City will be providing regular updates on this website to identify timing of each phase.
Uptown Streetscape Improvement Project
The City 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 — from art galleries to historic sites, a farmer’s market, local and state parks, a landmark theater, and more.
Stay in the Know
Minute with the Mayor
January 2026
Welcome Sherene Hansen Player as our newest City Council member and officially served with the board for the 2026 meeting on Monday, Jan. 5th. Thank you Stephanie West who served on Council for the last 8 years. Your service was greatly appreciated.
Site preparation has started at the upcoming Kwik Star site. Utilities are being installed underground, as the weather permits.
I hope citizens enjoyed the holiday music being played uptown in December.
I also hope citizens enjoyed the transition of Magical Mount Vernon from Thursday evening to Saturday afternoon.
Did you Know?
In the year 2025, there were 24 new housing permits issued. Mount Vernon is growing!
There is a Republic sponsored drop box for household batteries in the lobby of City Hall. Please deposit expired batteries at that location and not the garbage.
Have a question of City staff? Use the Contact tab on the City of Mt. Vernon web page or contact me at twieseler@cityofmtvernon-ia.gov. Welcome to spring!
