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Cornell College’s John Harp retiring Brings roughly 39 years in higher education to a close
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and projects that have been on the back burner for a long time. I have a nathan.countryman@mvlsun.com long list.” Harp said he has enjoyed the work he has contributed to the educaJohn Harp’s career in higher edu- tional experience of college students cation is drawing to a close after from the first minutes of their New more than 40 years with several dif- Student Orientations through their ferent institutions. The last 29 years graduation from Cornell College. of his career were spent here, at Cor“The beauty of working at a small nell College. college is the opportunity to really “I want to cross the career finish get to know students and challenge line in a sprint rather than exhaus- and support their personal develoption,” Harp said. “My wife, Cheryl, ment over a four-year period,” Harp and I have four children ranging in said. “Working closely with student age from 18 to 30. Two happen to be leaders who were residence life or seniors this year: Bennett at Mount orientation staff members, in stuVernon High and Annalise at the dent senate positions, in leadership University of Iowa. Victoria lives and programs, on athletic teams, and works in Des Moines, and Andrew in in campus employment roles were Marion. Now is the time for me to be significant highlights. To see these my best self with my family, travel, HARP | 2 visit friends, and get to those hobbies Nathan Countryman | Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
John Harp will be retiring from Cornell College, drawing to a close a career in higher education spanning almost four decades, three of those at Cornell College here in Mount Vernon.
All about that kraut Grand Marshal, King and Queen announced Nathan Countryman Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
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L isbon Sauerkraut Days went on without a hitch Wednesday, Aug. 14 through Saturday, Aug. 17. T he Lisbon Parks and Recreation movie at the park was the only true cancellation, with late rainstorms postponing the movie to another date. Throughout the weekend, rain threatened to pour on the proverbial parade, but nothing more than a few squalls amounted Thursday, Friday and Saturday. T his year’s grand marshal was Amy White, the former head librarian at Lisbon who retired earlier this year. Megan Dietsch, representing the Sauerkraut Days committee, noted that in her tenure, White had held countless story hours to many Lisbon residents, and breathed new life into Lisbon’s Heritage Hall in downtown Lisbon. “She has also worked with Lisbon History Center and members of the Lisbon Historic Preservation Commission to make sure Lisbon’s history is presented to third graders from Lisbon every year,” Dietsch said. A nother of her accomplishments – the costume rental library at Lisbon Library for Halloween costumes available to the public. White said her favorite part of the Sauerkraut Days festival is the parade, which as grand marshal she
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Megan Dietsch announces Amy White as the grand marshal for the 2024 Lora Light Memorial Parade Friday, Aug. 16.
led Saturday. “I also want to remind everyone that Sauerkraut Days has been celebrated in Lisbon since 1909,” White said. T his year’s Sauerkraut King was Harrison Sporrer and this year’s Sauerkraut Queen was Brinley Blinks. Dietsch also wanted the community to recognize the contributions of Abby Hove and Amy Anderson, who were both stepping down from the committee this year after more than a decade of helping the festival in Lisbon. They and their families have all contributed much behind the scenes to help the festival continue over the years. C arnival rides, pedal pull, music and all the kraut people could eat were part of the festival.
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Sauerkraut Days king Harrison Sporrer and queen Brinley Blinks prepare for the parade to start Saturday, Aug. 17.
Even the Cabbage Head Car Show drew a large crowd this year, filling up almost five blocks of Lisbon with classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. The parade was also full of many businesses and surprises, including representatives from the Shriners. PHOTOS | 10 & 11
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