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The Corridor Jazz project returned to perform at the Voxman Music Building in Iowa City Tuesday, March 5, for the first time since 2018 and brought a total of nine bands for performances in the space.

Two people were killed in a single vehicle crash along Hwy. 13 Wednesday, March 6. John Kilburg, 74, and his passenger, Donelle Kilburg, 70, of Spragueville were killed in the crash, both being announced deceased at an area hospital following the crash.

Linn County has a new online meeting portal that allows residents to watch Board of Supervisors meetings live on Linn County’s website and follow along with the meeting and agenda packets. Previously, videos were available on the County website only after the meetings were over. Recordings o…

Beginning April 1, yard waste will only be accepted at the Solid Waste Agency compost location, 2250 A Street SW, Cedar Rapids. This is where yard waste, food waste, tree debris and other organic materials are processed into compost or wood chips.

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa March 13-21 to remind drivers: Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.

With Daylight Saving Time just occurring, the darker mornings and lost hour of sleep will lead to more drowsy drivers. Recently published research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals the shocking lethality of drowsy driving. The study, based on in-depth crash investigations an…

Monday, March 4, 2024, was the first day for partisan county candidates to file for the primary election. Democratic, Libertarian, and Republican candidates in Linn County may file nomination papers at 935 Second St. SW in Cedar Rapids. The filing deadline is Friday, March 22, at 5 p.m.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. data released Thursday shows that banks have adjusted to a challenging interest rate environment and continue to show resiliency in serving their communities. Iowa banks experienced both loan and deposit growth to end the year and expect continued strength…

Kirkwood Community College and the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) School of Music have signed an agreement for a unique partnership allowing students to complete a bachelor of arts in music. The 2+2 articulation agreement opens doors for students to seamlessly transition from an associate…

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The Lisbon Dance team showcase was Saturday, March 2, in the Lion’s Den, a capper on a stellar season for the Lisbon Dance team.

Firefighters had a busy week amidst a red flag warning setting out field fires. This fire happened Tuesday, Feb. 27, along Hwy. 1’s intersection with Linn Ridge Road. Multiple fire crews were paged to the scene as they raced to contain the field fire from spreading. Agencies responding inclu…

The Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG), a Main Street Iowa community, has announced an after-hours entrepreneuza event led by Michael Wagler, Main Street Iowa Coordinator from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The event titled “Grants Available through the IE…

The Mount Vernon-Lisbon chapter of the League of Women Voters held a forum on a range of sustainability programs in the Mount Vernon and Lisbon community.

Mount Vernon High School parent teacher conferences coming

It was standing room only in Lisbon Library and Lisbon’s Heritage Hall Thursday, Feb. 29, for the retirement party for Amy White, Lisbon’s library director for more than 34 years.

Mount Vernon Bank president Dave Ryan visits with Mount Vernon-Lisbon Police Chief Doug Shannon and assistant city administrator Lori Boren about an idea for an area on the streetscape study.

The Mount Vernon streetscape study held a kick-off meeting with impacted business and property owners in the four blocks of Mount Vernon. More than 40 Mount Vernon business owners and residents were there for the first session.

Work has started on the Washington and Main Street intersection and sidewalks that was part of the water main project left partially completed at the end of 2023.

 After several months of waiting, Bigs BBQ and Brew Pub is open in their First Street location in uptown Mount Vernon to a soft opening Tuesday, March 5, in uptown Mount Vernon.

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The City of Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation, the Mount Vernon Area Arts Council and the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Charitable Development Group (CCDG) have announced the dates for the 19th annual Chalk the Walk event, Iowa’s largest-ever Madonnari Festival. The two-day fes…

Business Professionals of America State contest was held in Des Moines Feb. 18-20. Fourteen students from Lisbon competed in more than 40 different events.

Mount Vernon Lisbon Community Theater will be presenting “The Revolutionists” March 7 through 10 at First Street Community Center stage in Mount Vernon. Tickets are available in advance at mvlct.com or at the door, with show times at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and a 2 p.m. matin…

Mount Vernon’s salaries were set for the coming fiscal year.

Suzette Astley, president of Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission, delivered a list of the accomplishments of the group in the past calendar year. MVHPC is required to give an annual report to the city council each year.

The Linn County Secondary Road Department is seeking public input regarding Linn County’s secondary roads. The short survey will collect information about roadway safety, underserved populations, roundabouts, and more. The department will use the information gathered to help guide future saf…

The Lisbon Public Library is honored to host Gregory K. Williams, a multifaceted New York-based violist and violinist, for a solo performance in Heritage Hall, Wednesday March 6, at 7 p.m.. Williams is the principal violist of Parlando in New York City and assistant principal violist of the …

More than 1,100 current University of Iowa students participated in the 30th annual student-led Dance Marathon =, generating more than $1.4 million for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. Dance Marathon has generated more than $35.8 million in its history.

The second installment of property and mobile home taxes in Linn County is due March 1, per Iowa code. Property owners may pay their taxes without late fees through April 1 this year. Late fees of 1.5% will begin April 2. Property tax statements were mailed to property owners in August 2023.…

Kirkwood Community College held an inauguration ceremony for new president Dr. Kristie Fisher at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center on the institution’s main campus in Cedar Rapids. The event formally installed Fisher as the sixth president in Kirkwood’s history.

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The Mount Vernon girls basketball team advanced to the semifinals in the state basketball tournament Monday, Feb. 26, with a 67-25 win.

Mount Vernon’s senior Klayten Perreault was a state champion wrestler for the Mount Vernon Mustangs Saturday, Feb. 17, in the 106 pound division. Perreault went undefeated in his matches at Des Moines, taking an early round bye before facing off against Gavin Knutson of Decorah, Kale Berinob…