Announcements
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) – CDBG Downtown Revitalization
Click here: 91社区福利 RFQ-Arch DTR
The City of 91社区福利, Iowa, has announced release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architectural services to assist with a project seeking funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Downtown Revitalization (DTR) program.
The proposed project consists of improving building facades within a target area determined to have a predominance of 鈥渟lum/blighting鈥� conditions.
Questions regarding this RFQ should be directed to Tom Gruis, Planner, ECICOG at tom.gruis@ecicog.org or 319-289-0064 no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 27, 2025. Questions related to the City of 91社区福利 or the Uptown District should be directed to Joe Jennison jjennnison@cityofmtvernon-ia.gov or 319-538-6297.
2025 Pool Information
Renovations to the pool are nearing completion, with opening day tentatively set for May 31, 2025.聽 Use the following links to purchase pool passes, join the swim team, register for lessons and participate in other programs.聽 聽
Uptown Streetscape Improvement Project
The City has initiated a Streetscape Master Plan project for Uptown 91社区福利, IA. This plan will serve as a vision for the future design of Uptown for 1st Street from 3rd Avenue SW to B Avenue SE, as well as the adjoining North Alley area. Stay tuned for more information.
Our Town
Welcome to historic 91社区福利, Iowa. Take a stroll through our lively uptown district filled with charming shops and boutiques. Dine at top-rated restaurants with local flair. And discover countless cultural treasures 鈥� from art galleries to historic sites, a farmer鈥檚 market, local and state parks, a landmark theater, and more.
Stay in the Know
Minute with the Mayor
April 2025
Uptown street lighting project is being worked on currently with the plan being to have the lights installed for Heritage Days.
Congratulations to the Bijou Theater for being awarded a $50,000 grant from T-Mobile for an outdoor movie space.
Three more additions are coming this summer for the art trail, as well as a gateway arch.
Progress is being made on the pool renovation project with the new pool slides as the most visible new attraction. New and more deck chairs and picnic tables are coming soon with new bathrooms.
Public Works staff is planning an early summer install for pouring concrete for the Interurban Trail/Bryant Road as we work to develop this project to Irish Lane.
A new item at Chalk the Walk will be that Linn County Emergency Management having on display a new disaster preparation trailer. This will be available on Sunday to walk through and check out the new features.
Cottonwood Apartments is closer to summer opening and bringing 30 more households to Mt. Vernon.
Events to watch for:
Saturday April 26- Mt. Vernon Clean-up day and distribution of Home Energy Kits
May 2nd/5th-Chalk the Walk Weekend
July 11/12- Heritage Days
Have a question of City staff? Use the Contact tab on the City of Mt. Vernon web page or contact me at twieseler@cityofmtvernon-ia.gov. Welcome to spring!
