Mount Vernon Alumni Association

08/11/2026

Tim Thomsen, Class of 1967

Timothy A. Thomsen, 77, of Iowa City, Iowa, formerly of Mount Vernon, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Visitation: Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 4:00-7:00 PM, Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. Celebration of Life: Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 10:30 AM, Celebration Farm,....

07/09/2026

Larry was a PE teacher, head wrestling coach and assistant football coach in MV.

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Larry Straw age 85 of New Hampton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab Center. Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Hugeb

06/30/2026

Kick off Heritage Days with us next Saturday morning (July 11) with a delicious breakfast, a good cup of coffee and even better company! Breakfast will served at MVHS from 8-10 a.m. All alumni, community members and friends are welcome. We hope to see you there!

06/13/2026

Attention MV Class of 1976 - all members are encouraged to attend the Alumni breakfast on Saturday morning, July 11th. There will be a float in the parade. At 1 p.m., everyone from the class and their mates are welcome to Kevin Whitman's home (318 Hillview Dr SE in Mount Vernon) for an afternoon of reminiscing and catching up. Wood fired pizza will be served, and beer, pop, and water will be provided. Bring lawn chairs and any memorabilia you wish to share.

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04/21/2026

Support the MS Science Olympiad's journey to sunny CA!

04/03/2026

Mr. Silliman, long-time MVHS German teacher

Charles B. Silliman, 97, died March 28, 2026, of natural causes at the Meth-Wick community in Cedar Rapids. Born in 1929, in Elgin, Illinois, his father died when he was six, and his mother Mabel, a school nurse, raised Chuck, his brother Richard, and sister Joan during the Great Depression. He was....

04/02/2026

Michael Murphy, Class of 1970

View Michael Patrick Murphy's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/13/2026

Mount Vernon will miss her sweet smile and soul - Elizabeth “Betty” Wolfe, Class of 1945

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Elizabeth “Betty” Louise Wolfe, 98, of Mount Vernon, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon. Visitation: 2:00-4:00 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2026, with a Vigil Service and sharing of memories at 4:00 p.m., St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Mount Ve...