Wrestling legend Dan Gable will talk about the sport and his life, followed by a book-signing. His latest book, “A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable,” will be available for purchase. Gable is a retired Olympic wrestler and coach best known for his tenure as head coach at the University of Iowa where […]
Cornell College professors of kinesiology Steve DeVries and Kristi Meyer will discuss origins and social factors that have influenced the growth of youth sports in the USA, how we have gotten to where we are now, and some current trends and issues.
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 […]
Established in 1992, the Louise Noun - Mary Louise Smith Iowa Women's Archives collects and makes available historical materials that tell the stories of Iowa women from all walks of life. In an effort to broaden its sport-related collections representatives from the Archives and Sport Studies faculty from the University of Iowa Department of American […]
Located in downtown Mt. Vernon, our market is a thriving little community of entrepreneurs. All our products are raised, produced, or created right here in the surrounding community by the person selling them on the other side of the table.
You will find some old friends as well as some new folks at market selling seasonal produce, plants, baked goods, honey, fresh eggs, locally raised pork and lamb, plus a whole slew of other things.
Come on out after the Mount Vernon farmer's market to enjoy FREE ice cream, socialize and meet Christian Andrews, candidate for Iowa House District 95. Local musicians Leah and Josh Woosley will perform live! People who sign up to volunteer for the campaign will be entered into a drawing for prizes from local businesses.
Enjoy the outdoors with some live music from local favorites James Kennedy and Friends. This is an instrumental group based in the Midwest. Fronted by versatile guitarist James Kennedy, they play a mix of classic hits, jazz/blues, Latin and original songs – using only their instruments and years of training to bring the music to life.
The eclectic sounds of James on guitars, Catherine Lawson on the 5 string electric/acoustic violin, Matt Alles on electric bass and Eric Madison on percussion/drums creates an uncommon blend of tunes both familiar and unique at the same time.
The A-Go-Gos, a Mount Vernon Volunteer Organization, proudly presents the 2018 Uptown Theatre Honors - An Evening Gala Celebrating the Arts on Saturday, October 20, 2018 starting with a 6:30 pm cocktail hour and 7:30 pm for the show.
This year's honorees are Johnny Krob, Mickey Woods, James & Catherine Kennedy, Beryl O’Connor and Damon Cole.
Tickets are $20 and an be purchased ahead of time at Bauman's in Mount Vernon, or you call the Reservation Line (319) 895-8060. Tickets are also available at the door.
Come join us to celebrate these wonderful people and their contributions to the arts!