Announcements
3/13/2026 – Garbage & Recycling Delayed
Due to forecasted high winds on Friday, March 13, 2026, Republic will delay garbage and recycling collection until Saturday, March 14, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Spring Community Events
Learn more about community events, including the following, using the link below:
April 4Â Easter Egg Dash
May 2-3Â Chalk the Walk
May 25Â Memorial Day Parade & Service
June 18-30Â City-wide Garage Sales
Spring Cleanup – 2026
Brush and leaf pickup, cemetery maintenance and street sweeping will begin late March-April.
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
April 2026
MINUTE WITH THE MAYORÂ (QUARTER 2)
Recent local ribbon cuttings included the food pantry at Cornell College and the Academy of Early Learning Day Care.
Important dates coming up….
Easter Egg Dash/with Fire Department Breakfast        April 4th
City Clean Up Day                                     April 22nd
Community Leaders Breakfast at Cornell                 April 30
Chalk the Walk/with Lady Liberty theme              May 2nd & 3rd
Memorial Day Celebration                             May 30th
DID YOU KNOW?
Mount Vernon’s 2020 population of 4,527 puts us in the top 11% largest towns of the 938 towns in the state! Or that the average population of Iowa towns is 466?
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.
