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Every year the Tuesday Morning Book Club members suggest books for the following year’s schedule. All the titles are compiled and a ballot is created so that the 12 most popular books can be selected for the upcoming year. For several years now, books dealing with Social Justice Issues have …

Do you need a break from winter?

Drake University president’s listMcKenna Nelson of Lisbon and Owen Brase of Mount Vernon were named to the President’s list for the Fall 2022 semester at Drake University.

Feb. 27 – Medical, 500 blk Second St NW, Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon Trailblazers 4-HThe Mount Vernon Trailblazers 4-H club had their monthly meeting Feb 5 at 4 p.m. at the M.V. fire department. The club talked about changing the club year to follow the school calendar year. The club discussed future community service opportunities including help…

In March, Cole Library and Lisbon Library will join together to host a new series of classes offered by Linn County Master Gardeners.

Saint Ambrose University graduateLori Merlak of Mount Vernon was among the Saint Ambrose University winter 2022 graduates. Merlak graduated with a doctorate in business administration.

Feb. 13 – Medical, 200 blk Virgil Ave SE, Mount Vernon

Barnyard Buddies The Barnyard Buddies held a meeting Feb. 12, 2023. The first thing the club did did was make Valentines for the nursing home. The club then discussed the farm safety meeting at 5 p.m. at the Mount Vernon fire station. They will talk about handling equipment, being around big…

Iowa Western president’s honor roll

Feb. 6 – Alarm, 300 blk business 30, Lisbon

Do you have Erin Hunter fans in your house?

Jan. 30 – Harassment, 300 blk E. Main St, Lisbon

We are rolling out the red carpet at Cole library to welcome the Academy Award nominated movies for 2023. The titles below have been purchased and are coming in at Cole Library. The other nominated movies will be purchased when they become available.

Mount Mercy

Jan. 23 – Medical, 100 blk W. Main St, Lisbon

There is nothing more thrilling than the next book in a series being released. I love the anticipation of returning to a favorite setting or a beloved set of characters.

BRIDGES, (Libby) the eBook and audiobook consortium managed by the State Library of Iowa for public libraries, circulated 2,404,576 items in 2022.

Student briefs Jan 26

Jan. 16 – Medical, 200 blk First Ave NE, Mount Vernon

Jan. 9 – Car unlock, 400 blk Scobey Rd, Mount Vernon

Wartburg College dean’s listLocal students were named to the Wartburg College 2022 fall term dean’s list. In order to be named to the dean’s list, students need to have earned a 3.5 GPA. Locals on the dean’s list include:

Dec. 26 – Agency assist – disturbance, Linn Co

Barnyard BuddiesThe Barnyard Buddies met Jan. 8. The club discussed the Christmas party held last month. Everyone had a lot of fun and it was a good time. The club then discussed donating some money to help get a 4-H flag and flagpole at the Linn County Fair Grounds. Everyone said that the c…

In the past my new year resolutions usually dealt with exercise, eating better, and getting organized. But this year, thanks to some new books at Cole Library, my resolution is very different – I am going to explore Iowa. The inspiring books are Iowa Bucket List: Adventure Guide by Monica Be…

Dec. 19 – Medical, 200 blk First Ave SE, Mount Vernon

Our middle school and high school book groups have been on hiatus while I was on maternity leave.

With the end of 2022 drawing near, it’s nice to reflect back on the year. At Cole Library, we love to reminisce about our favorite programs, patron interactions, and especially books.

Are you frantically cleaning out kitchen drawers, searching for a family favorite recipe you know you just had? Holiday time is typically a time of feasting together.

Dec. 12 – Fraud, 200 blk N. Walnut St, Lisbon

Books and movies have always been a part of our family’s holiday traditions. “Save the neck for me, Clark!” is always uttered by someone at the dinner table if turkey is on the menu. Is there a favorite movie or book that your family likes to revisit or quote at holiday time?

Dec. 5 – Animal control, 700 S. First Ave, Mount Vernon

Do you have a favorite author? You are not alone. Many people have a favorite author or authors and anticipate their latest book. As cold weather drives us inside, grabbing a book and hunkering down for a good read sounds like a great idea. Here are the latest books by the favorite authors o…

Mount Vernon LionsThe Mount Vernon Lions Club met Monday, Nov. 28, at Whitey’s Restaurant in Lisbon. Paul Fugate introduced the speaker for the evening, Rick Baughman from Eldridge, Iowa who is the First Vice Governor of District 9EC. Mr. Baughman gave the club an update about Lion service, …

Mount Vernon resident completes leadership programRiley Clark, a student in the University of Iowa’s College of Pharmacy from Mount Vernon, was one of 46 future pharmacists who recently completed the Healthcare Business Leadership (HBL) program.