The year 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the end of 6-on-6 girls' basketball in Iowa. To commemorate and reflect on this uniquely Iowan sport, the Iowa Women's Archives and Sport Studies faculty in the Department of American Studies at the University of Iowa have collaborated to create a touring exhibition that tells the story […]
This Saturday, November 10th from 10 am – 2 pm come join us for a holiday shopping event! All vendors and crafters are together under one big roof – inside the First Street Community Center’s Gymnasium.
Free Admission!
NOTE: Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the Linn County VA Food Pantry.
New this year, we are proud to be hosting The Crafters Market together with the Annual Home Business Expo on Small Business Saturday, November 24th, from 9am - 4pm inside the First Street Community Center's Gymnasium.
The Crafters Market specializes in well created, handmade items for the discerning customer.
The Annual Home Business Expo will feature numerous home based businesses in the local area including:
The 28th annual Magical Night event will take place Thursday, Nov. 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. at several locations throughout Uptown Mount Vernon.
Magical Night in Mount Vernon, Iowa is a celebration of holiday magic that begins on the lawn of the First Street Community Center, at 5 pm, Santa himself will be throwing the switch unveiling Mount Vernon’s holiday lights on our historic one-of-a-kind building...
The first ever "Hop into Spring - Craft and Vendor Show" is Saturday, April 6th from 10am - 1pm inside the Gymnasium at the First Street Community Center. Organized By Angie Williams Featuring Key City Crafts (Angela Brown-Aitchison) https://www.facebook.com/keycitycrafts/ Craft business specializing in wood signs and other home decor. Special orders and personalized products available […]
The world is in danger. Time is running out! “The Curse of the Pharaoh” is a 10 minute escape room brought to you by The Fantastic Escape! Return 5 stolen artifacts to their rightful place in the pharaohs tomb to save the world. Your adventure is located in the gym at the The First Street Community […]
The world is in danger. Time is running out! “The Curse of the Pharaoh” is a 10 minute escape room brought to you by The Fantastic Escape! Return 5 stolen artifacts to their rightful place in the pharaohs tomb to save the world. Your adventure is located in the gym at the The First Street Community […]
More info to come