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Surprise Lilies Are in Full Bloom across Iowa
This reliable bloomer surprises gardeners every summer As we enter the last days of summer and gardens begin their transition to autumn, one common garden bulb surprises us with its beautiful and... The Catt Award is Back
We’re excited to announce the return of the Carrie Chapman Catt Award for the 2025–2026 school year! This program empowers Iowa high schools to register eligible students to vote, and ce...
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Secretary Pate’s 2025 Iowa State Fair Straw Poll Shows Iowans’ Preferences
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate today announced the results of the unscientific Iowa State Fair Straw Poll. The poll, which closed Sunday at 8pm, allowed fairgoers to cast their preference for candi...
Notary Public Learning Conference
Friday, September 12, 20258:00 AM – 2:00 PMState Historical Building, Des Moines600 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50319 Learn the basics, explore real-life notary scenarios, and hear from experts... Mark Your Calendar for August 26
Begin requesting absentee ballots on August 26. The Regular City-School Election is on Tuesday, November 4, and now is a great time to start planning your vote. Beginning August 26...
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Back in time…Evergreen Cemetery
It’s always fun to take a step back into our history and remember the things that happened in the community some 100+ years ago. Here's an article about our cemetery. ---The Vinton Eagle; Janua...
Kids Share Thoughts about Careers, Education and Fair Favorites with Treas.Smith
Children attending this year’s Iowa State Fair have been sharing their thoughts about future careers, education and their favorite fair activities with State Treasurer Roby Smith in the ISave 529 bo...
What We're Reading: Neon Gods
If you like your books with a little heat (okay... a LOT of heat), this one’s for you.Add a dash of fantasy, a pinch of mythology, and you’ve got a seriously spicy retelling you won’t want to pu...
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What we're reading: Last Resort
'Our Last Resort' by Clémence Michallon is the second suspenseful thriller I’ve read by this talented French author—and I’m hooked on her writing style!Frida and Gabriel, now adults, escaped th... What we're reading: Dear Martin
Review of "Dear Manny" by Nic Stone:Some time ago, I read a book titled 'Dear Martin,' by Nic Stone. I really liked it, although it wasn’t a pretty story with sunshine and rainbows. The storyline i...
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