Flower Delivery in Mount Vernon, IA
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Flower Delivery in Mount Vernon, IA
We deliver fresh flowers throughout Mount Vernon. From historic uptown to Cornell College and every neighborhood in between. Located in North Liberty, we're about 25 - 30 minutes from Mount Vernon via Highway 1.
About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a small city in Linn County, about 15 miles east of Cedar Rapids. The community sits along the Lincoln Highway (US Route 30) and centers around its historic uptown district on 1st Street.
Cornell College anchors the town. A private liberal arts college with about 1,000 students situated on a hill overlooking downtown. The college's presence gives Mount Vernon its distinctive character, blending small-town Iowa charm with a youthful, intellectual atmosphere.
The city became a UNESCO Creative City and hosts events that reflect its artistic identity. Chalk the Walk, Iowa's largest street chalk art festival, transforms Main Street into a colorful canvas every May with over 200 artists and thousands of visitors. Heritage Days in mid-July brings a four-day celebration with parades, fireworks, and carnival attractions.
Downtown Mount Vernon preserves 19th-century architecture along 1st Street and 1st Avenue. The old schoolhouse now serves as City Hall. Residential neighborhoods surround the college and spread along the US-30 corridor, mixing Victorian homes near uptown with newer subdivisions on the north and southwest edges.
Delivery Coverage
Mount Vernon's ZIP code is 52314, covering the entire city and immediate rural surroundings. All addresses within Mount Vernon use this single ZIP.
From our North Liberty shop, we reach Mount Vernon in about 25 - 30 minutes via Highway 1 through Solon. The route is straightforward, mostly two-lane highway passing through farmland with minimal traffic.
Mount Vernon sits beyond our 5-mile free delivery radius, so a standard delivery fee applies. Order by 3pm for same-day delivery to Mount Vernon addresses.
Where Flowers Go in Mount Vernon
Cornell College - Private liberal arts college at 600 1st Street SW. Students receive care packages with flowers during finals week, and families send congratulatory arrangements for commencement ceremonies.
Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services - Funeral home at 715 10th Avenue SW serving Mount Vernon and Lisbon. Families arrange sympathy sprays and memorial flowers for visitations and services held here.
Hallmark Care Center & Cherry Ridge - Nursing and assisted living campus at 215 Highway 30 SW. Residents receive birthday bouquets, get-well arrangements, and Mother's Day flowers from family members.
Mount Vernon High School - Public high school at 731 Palisades Road SW. Teachers receive appreciation bouquets during Teacher Appreciation Week, and students order prom corsages and graduation arrangements.
St. John the Baptist Church - Catholic parish at 212 7th Street SE. Weddings and memorial services held here often include altar arrangements and pew flowers.
First Street Community Center - Repurposed former school at 221 1st Street NE housing shops, theater, and event spaces. Community gatherings and private celebrations here sometimes feature floral centerpieces.
Sleep Inn & Suites - Small hotel at 310 Virgil Avenue SW. Guests receive anniversary surprises and welcome arrangements, while small conferences use table centerpieces.
Moments That Bloom in Mount Vernon
Chalk the Walk (First Weekend of May) - Iowa's largest street chalk art festival brings over 200 artists to Main Street. Visitors attend the weekend celebration, and local businesses add floral displays to storefronts during the event.
Heritage Days (Mid-July) - Four-day summer festival celebrating Mount Vernon's past and present with fireworks, parade, carnival, and live music. The hometown celebration draws residents and visitors for the festivities.
Memorial Day Parade - Joint event with Lisbon featuring ceremonies at local cemeteries. Families place fresh flowers and wreaths on graves to honor loved ones.
Magical Night (Early December) - Holiday season kickoff with special window displays along Main Street, performances, and seasonal celebrations. Residents decorate homes with Christmas wreaths and holiday centerpieces.
Lincoln Highway Arts Festival (Third Saturday in September) - Art festival uptown with artists and demonstrations. The event highlights Mount Vernon's creative community spirit.
Why Mount Vernon Orders Come to Us
We Make the Trip Daily: At 19 miles via Highway 1, we reach Mount Vernon in about 25 - 30 minutes. Our drivers pass through Solon and know the route well, including back roads if needed.
Regular Fresh Inventory: We receive fresh shipments multiple times weekly. Customers tell us their roses last up to two weeks. The difference comes from proper hydration, clean cuts, and careful handling during transit.
Small-Town Navigation: Mount Vernon's streets are easy to navigate. We know where to find Cornell College's mail center, when to deliver to Hallmark Care Center's front desk, and how to coordinate timing for funeral services at Stewart Baxter.
Established ServiceWe've served the Highway 1 corridor since 1976. Mount Vernon is part of our regular coverage, not an afterthought or special-trip zone.
About Us
Rita founded our shop decades ago. Tracy's family has owned it for over 30 years. Both still work here alongside three full-time designers and two drivers who handle Mount Vernon routes regularly.
We stock containers in every style, memorial items, candles, and seasonal pieces. Mount Vernon orders are consolidated into daily delivery runs to ensure efficiency and same-day service for orders placed by 3pm.
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