KDAT Remembers Mt. Vernon’s Marsha LightReflecting on the challenges we've faced in 2020 reminds us of how we helped an Eastern Iowa community gain strength through their own adversity two years ago.Eric Stone
Cornell College Increasing In-State Tuition AssistanceOne of Iowa's top private colleges is set offer increased in-state tuition.Eric Stone
Mount Vernon Boy Selling "The Great Derecho" Bats All Over U.S.The youngster will be writing a check to the Greater Cedar Rapids Foundation, but the total goes up every day.Bob James
Whooping Cough Outbreak Hits Mt Vernon SchoolsMore than 2 dozen students have contracted whooping cough this fall in Mt. Vernon. Ryan "Brain" Brainard
New Highway 30 Bypass To Open FridayMotorists will finally get to drive on the new Highway 30 bypass on Friday afternoon! Ryan "Brain" Brainard
Iowa Brides Set Gowns On Fire During Wedding [VIDEO]You may think that you've been to some interesting weddings, but ya ain't seen nothin' yet!Danielle
Mt. Vernon Lights Up With Love for Marsha Light [PHOTOS]Sunday was a day of heartfelt celebration of love and Christmas for a terminal cancer patient in Mt. Vernon.Eric Stone
Small Iowa Town Goes Christmas Early For Cancer PatientThe community and KDAT team up to lift a Mt. Vernon terminal cancer patient's spirits. Eric Stone