State of Our City Forum

The Library, First Street Community Center 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Mayor Jamie Hampton and Chris Nosbisch, City Administrator, will give an overview of accomplishments during the past year and goals for the future of Mount Vernon at a “State of Our City” forum. In addition to the overview, departmental leaders Nick Nissen, Public Works Director; Heather Flynn, Associate Planner for Planning and Zoning; an Matt […]

The Black Panthers

Come and listen to a historical presentation about The Black Panther political party on Thurs., Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Library of the First Street Community Center.

Join us for a presentation and conversation about the Black Panthers with a woman who worked for them in the '70's.  You may be surprised to learn about the many positive things the Black Panthers were a part of.

Christine Flavin will talk about how she became involved in the civil rights movement when she was in high school.  She later went on to attend the University of California, Berkeley in 1971.

Cory Booker for President – Meet and Greet with Cory

The Library, First Street Community Center 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

We are pleased to announce that this Thursday, January 9th at 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM U.S. Senator and Democratic candidate for president Cory Booker will be available to discuss his vision for Iowa and the rest of the country as he campaigns for the 2020 Democratic nomination. 

The meet and greet will be held in the Library at the First Street Community Center.

Canceled – Other Sessions Remain Scheduled – IDEA Sangha

The Library, First Street Community Center 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Due to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular IDEA Sangha session has been canceled.  At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions.  Be safe, be well, we look forward to seeing you after this passes. Inner Dimensional Engineering Agreement Sangha (IDEA Sangha) We are a product of Evolution, a […]

Canceled – IDEA Sangha

The Library, First Street Community Center 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Due to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular session has been canceled.  At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions.

Canceled – League of Women Voters

The Library, First Street Community Center 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Due to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular session has been canceled.  At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions.

The Mount Vernon / Lisbon Unit of the Linn County League of Women Voters meets the third Tuesday of every month 4:15 - 5:30pm in the library at the First Street Community Center.

Anyone (including men, students, young voters) interested in "encouraging informed and active participation in government, working to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influencing public policy through education and advocacy" is welcome to attend!


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