The Mustang Moon

20/09/2025

Cameron Poggenpohl Goes Big in Football | Story by John Smejkal

Sophomore Cameron Poggenpohl plays golf in his free time, and he loves lifting and working out. Poggenpohl has interesting hobbies including working outside and building things for pet animals in his backyard. An interest Poggenpohl is focused on now is football. Poggenpohl loves playing football an...

20/09/2025

Mount Vernon won last night 56-0 over Fort Madison. Photos by Lucy Wischmeyer:

18/09/2025

After-School Babysitter: Jaylee Jaspers’ Weekly Commitment | personality profile by Avery Miller:

Babysitting two times a week, Jaylee Jaspers, a sophomore at Mount Vernon High School, enjoys babysitting on weekdays after school. Jasper’s previous experience includes stepping in to babysit her little cousins when their parents need help, when they’re out of town or busy. She has gained skill...

18/09/2025

Check out Lucy Wischmeyer's slideshow of last night's Varsity Volleybal win against West Delaware: https://themustangmoon.com/24124/sports/volleyball-sports/mount-vernon-volleyball-defeats-west-delaware-in-5-sets/ #

17/09/2025

ANDREW WEBER'S LACROSSE JOURNEY | Story by Savanna Wright

Standing low in the goal is Andrew Weber, the lacrosse goalie for team True Lacrosse Illinois. Weber plays for two lacrosse teams, Kingfisher which is a Mount Vernon/Cedar Rapids team, and True Lacrosse Illinois which is a club team through the state of Illinois. Going from state to state all around...

17/09/2025

Check out Hutson Wiesenhofer's story about Ryan Hepker:

Ryan Hepker is a sophomore who plays football and track, as well as golf on the occasion, and spent most of his summer on the baseball diamond, just like he has done since second grade. Hepker normally plays outfield and first base because he is left-handed. At around 7 or 8 Hepker realized he was.....

16/09/2025

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16/09/2025

Thank you, MVHS Class of 2026!

15/09/2025

Thank you to our tennis seniors: Alyssa Bohlken, Mae Stoops, Polly Hinrichs, Ashtyn Rollinger, and Tallulah Norton! The team plays Camance tonight, and Regionals are Thursday!

15/09/2025

THE APPEAL OF PHYSICAL MEMORIES | Story by Jaylee Jaspers

Avery Miller, a sophomore, participates in hobbies like any other student; however, scrapbooking is her specialty. At the early age of eleven, Miller began her passion of scrapbooking by being inspired by her cousin, Bridgette. Miller enjoys scrapbooking solo in her freetime, however, she also cheri...

15/09/2025

More Than Just a Game: Basketball Shapes Wright’s Life On and Off the Court | Story by Andrew Weber

The crowd buzzes with anticipation as Savanna Wright steps onto the court, her sneakers squeaking against the polished floor. At just 15, Savanna isn’t just playing the game—she’s redefining it. Ranked 6th in Iowa for the 2028 class high school girls, she shattered expectations last season by ...

13/09/2025

Here are some of Lucy Wischmeyer's amazing photos from last night's game!