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Learn to Hunt program opens registration for beginner fur harvesting workshops
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a program to teach skills needed to trap furbearers to people with little to no trapping experience.The workshop will feature knowledge and skill building sessions with instructors that will teach the basics of trapping in Iowa.“For those interested in the tradition of trapping as a means of sourcing fur, this program provides the opportunity to gain the skills and the knowledge it takes to do it all yourself,” said Jamie Cook, program coordinator with the Iowa DNR.
What we're reading: Rules for Vanishing
By Heather EganI have a tendency to stay away from YA Fiction (does that make me old?!) but am kind of smitten with Kate Alice Marshall lately. "Rules for Vanishing" is a YA Horror novel by Kate Alice Marshall available on the Libby app and it had all the trappings of an easy weekend read:1) Two missing girls2) A mysterious "Road" that appears and disappears that no one ever returns from!3) A game with a sing-song legend that needs played to find the missing girls. University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces Chancellor's List
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced its Chancellor's List, honoring those with perfect 4.0 grade-point averages for the spring 2024 semester. Students from this area who earned the 4.0 grade-point average include:Vinton Cloey Fall, Criminal Justice BS, UW-Platteville
Grant funds available for tree planting in communities impacted by derecho
The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to be used for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery tree planting.The Community Forestry Grant Program provides reimbursable grants to purchase and plant trees suitable to Iowa in counties included in the 2020 Governor’s disaster proclamation.
University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces Dean's List
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean's List, honoring those full-time students who earned high honors in the spring 2024 semester. College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts and Education require grade-point averages of 3.75 and above for Dean's List honors, while the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science requires students to reach at least a 3.
What we're reading: The Housemaid is watching
By Connie BennettIn this latest offering from Freida McFadden's Housemaid series, several of the usual characters are again present. Until I was into this book, #3, I didn't realize that I had missed the first two volumes, 'The Housemaid' and 'The Housemaid's Secret.' However, it was easy to catch up with a little guesswork, since the background was explained in quick flashbacks and references. What we're reading: Clear
Fans of Leif Enger and Annie Proulx should dive head-first into 'Clear' by Carys Davies! Such a tender and atmospheric novella delving into the history of the Scottish Clearances in the 1840's. 'Clear' is a true character study that illuminates how isolation and loneliness can alter our moral compass."John, an impoverished Scottish minister, has accepted a job evicting the lone remaining occupant of an island north of Scotland—Ivar, who has been living alone for decades, with only the animals and the sea for company. Mount Mercy University students named to Spring 2024 Dean's List
The following students were named to Mount Mercy University's Spring 2024 Dean's List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better and who are graded for six or more semester hours are eligible for inclusion on the Dean's List. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages and faiths a challenging, practical education that inspires them to discover knowledge, build community and live their values.
Sending 90th Birthday Wishes
Happy Birthday wishes are being sent to a special lady, Mary Barnes! On Saturday, July 6th she will be celebrating her 90th Birthday!Wishing you a wonderful day to celebrate! 7 Tips for Planning for Student Loans
By Jim SchipperIowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation Board MemberMany families turn to federal and private student loans, like those offered by ISL Education Lending, to cover remaining college costs after savings, earnings and other financial aid. But the options for college financing can be confusing. Here are seven tips for finding the right loans for your family.