🌱 Which Mount Vernon wrestlers cracked The Gazette’s first rankings list?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Mount Vernon wrestlers cracked The Gazette’s first rankings list?

Also on today's calendar: Wreath Auction & Luncheon and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A little snow, up to 1", with a high of 25 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Cold; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 24, low: -3.
• Saturday: Colder with snow, with a high of 4 and low of -12 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Gazette's 1st set of area Iowa high school boys' wrestling individual rankings (thegazette.com) — Mount Vernon wrestling fans can celebrate three Mustangs landing in The Gazette’s first area individual rankings, including a top spot for senior Mikey Ryan at 157 pounds. Freshman Avery Paustian and junior Chasen Caskey also appear high on the list, reflecting strong early-season promise against tough competition from across eastern Iowa.
   

📸 Around Mount Vernon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mount Vernon

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• The Three Sisters
  Kimmel Theatre, 820 Commons Cir, Mt Vernon
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Wreath Auction & Luncheon
  Camp Tanager , 1614 W Mt Vernon Rd , Mt Vernon
  11:00 am
• Wreath Auction and Luncheon
  Camp Tanager , 1614 W Mt Vernon Rd , Mt Vernon
  11:00 am

Sunday December 14

• The Three Sisters
  Kimmel Theatre , 820 Commons Cir , Mt Vernon
  2:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Mt. Vernon Boys Varsity Basketball @ Solon
  Solon High School , 600 W 5th St , Solon
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Preschool Story Time
  Ely Public Library , 1595 Dows St , Ely
  10:00 am

Friday December 12

• Garbage/Recycle Pickup
  Solon, IA Calendar Solon, IA 52333
  7:00 am
• Friday Film Classics
  Ely Public Library , 1595 Dows St , Ely
  2:00 pm
• Bingo at the Ely Legio- Fundraiser for the Friends of the Ely Library
  Ely Public Library , 1595 Dows St , Ely
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• PNMT Sciatic Solutions: A Precision Approach (One Day) in Anamosa, Iowa - 8 NCBTMB CEs
  Carlson College of Massage Therapy , 11809 Co Rd X28 , Anamosa
  9:00 am
• Saturday Story Time: Special Guest Ms. Carly from Music Together
  Cedar Rapids Public Library , 450 5th Ave SE , Cedar Rapids
  10:00 am
• Santa at the Grove
  Big Grove Brewery & Taproom , 170 1st St SW , Cedar Rapids
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(01740) - 1396 7th ave in Marion. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Vernon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Solon

• Area high school girls' basketball Super Ten and standings (Dec. 10, 2025) (thegazette.com)

Marion

• Marion city crews to begin overnight snow removal in Uptown, parking ban starts at 2 a.m. (cbs2iowa.com)
• UNI Gallery of Art to present two fall 2025 BFA exhibitions (uni.edu)
• Federal grant funding restored for Iowa libraries, museums (thegazette.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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