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What We're Reading...The Stranger in the House
Apparently, I've been missing out on the author John Marrs. "The Stranger in her House" had me staying up into the wee hours of the morning until I could figure out the varied levels of deception Marrs managed to infiltrate seamlessly in this book! One of my biggest fears on aging is the possibility of losing my memory and finding myself lost in a world alone and Marrs dove deep into this fear we all have of aging: vulnerability. What we're reading... The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
This weekend I read The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, by Kate DiCamillo. It is a story for children but appeals to a much wider audience. It tells the story of a porcelain rabbit, Edward, who cannot move or speak but can feel. He lives a sheltered life with a girl who cares deeply for him; dresses him, speaks for him, poses him. One day while aboard a boat with the girl and her family he is accidentally sent overboard. Book Review: No one can know
No one can know by Kate Alice Marshall This is the second thriller by author Kate Alice Marshal, that I've spent lounging around on the weekend reading: she's a keeper in my book! Three sisters harbor a dark secret after their wealthy, abusive parents are murdered & the case goes unsolved for over a decade, altering the lives of all three sisters. Book Review: The House at the end of Hope Street
The House at the end of Hope Street by Menna Van PraagI read this quirky book in a weekend. It was quick and easy, but with some dark undertones. The first page caught my attention with some very descriptive language about a mysterious, shadowy house that people can only see if they need the house. And Alba needs the house. The older lady who answers the door has some very strict rules, including the one that states that a visitor can only stay for ninety-nine nights. Upper Iowa University December 2023 Graduates
Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its December 2023 graduates.Jacob Reineke, Belle Plaine, IABachelor of SciencePublic AdministrationCum Laude MeritumHannah M Bridgewater, Walker, IABachelor of ArtsElementary EducationSumma Cum LaudeMadison Amethyst Jane Krone, Walker, IABachelor of ScienceHuman Resources MgmtMagna Cum Lau
Iowa Connections Academy Opens Enrollment for 2024-2025 School Year
Iowa’s leading tuition-free online public school with over a decade of experience educating Iowa students expands college and career course offering Iowa Connections Academy, a tuition-free online public school, is currently enrolling students for the 2024-2025 school year. As a leading full-time virtual school, Iowa Connections Academy serves approximately 1,400 students in grades K-12 across the state in partnership with the CAM Community School District.
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZE STUDENTS IN TOP 2 PERCENT RANKINGS
Area students rank among Top 2% at Iowa State UniversityThe following area students are ranked among the Top 2% of students in their college at Iowa State University. Two colleges are listed for those students who have majors located in more than one college (for example, business and human sciences) and who rank among the Top 2% of students in both.
Kirkwood, UNI Sign Agreement to Offer 2+2 Music Degree
Kirkwood Community College and the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) School of Music have signed an agreement for a unique partnership allowing students to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Music. The 2+2 articulation agreement opens doors for students to seamlessly transition from an Associate of Applied Arts in Music at Kirkwood to a comprehensive Bachelor of Arts in Music at UNI, fostering a well-rounded and enriched musical education.
Nominations Open for Iowa's Pulled Pork Madness Bracket
March Madness is almost here for college basketball fans, and that means it’s time for Pulled Pork Madness for Iowans who love delicious pulled pork sandwiches. The Iowa Pork Producers Association is accepting nominations for the restaurant that serves up Iowa’s best pulled pork sandwich. The annual contest started Friday morning. Nominations can be made at the Iowa Pork Producers Association website, IowaPork.
Planning for Education After High School
By Dan CluteIowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation(Feburary 29, 2024) - Does your student know exactly what path to take after high school? Deciding which option is best and planning how to pay for it can be challenging for many families. As with many major decisions in life, planning for the next step can have a large effect on success. Families with high school and middle school students can use these tips to start.