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Free tax preparation program, now available
United Way Now Taking Appointments for Critical Community ServiceScheduling for VITA, a free tax preparation program, now available United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) opened its free service; Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to the public on Thursday, Jan 18. by taking appointments online and over the phone. Tax preparation can be a confusing and expensive process for many individuals and families.
Book Review: The only one left
Oh. My. Goodness! Recommended to me by a friend, this is hands-down the chillingest, twistiest, can’t-put-it-down book I’ve read in a long time! (I don’t even know if a couple of those words are actual words, but they should be!)I just finished ‘The Only One Left’ by Riley Sager, and I am an instant fan! Most of you have probably heard the story of Lizzie Borden and you may have even sung the little ditty. Iowa Central Releases Fall 2023 Honors Lists
We're excited to let you know that a student(s) from your area has made the Iowa Central President's or Dean's list for the fall 2023 semester! President's List (4.0 GPA, minimum 6 credit hours)Dean's List (3.5-3.99 GPA, minimum 6 credit hours)Dysart Dean's List - Ava CorpmanPresident's List - Ava CorpmanCenter Point President's List - Kara PerryV
Wallace Winkie Foundation Scholarship Applications available
Applications are available online for the Wallace Winkie Foundation. To find the application, click on the following link: https://www.parkitvirtualmuseum.com/scholarships-for-nontraditional-students.htmlThe scholarships/grants are available to nontraditional students in the four-county area (Benton, Iowa, Powesheik, and Tama) but will consider applications from outside this area.
New Release Alert: 'The Vacation' by John Marrs
VPL Note: We have 'The Vacation' by John Marrs available in regular type. It currently has 4/5 stars on Goodreads.How far would you run to escape your past?For eight strangers in a Los Angeles backpacking hostel, even the other side of the world isn’t far enough.The craving for a new identity and the chance to start again is something they have in common. Connie's Book Review: The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
We here at the library have started a new book club designed with the young reader in mind. This club is for patrons 7 to 12 years of age, and an older teammate. This can be a parent, grandparent, caregiver, etc. The Club is called ‘Joined Forces’ and meets on the last Thursday of the month at 5:00PM in the Juvenile Fiction section of the library. Help your neighborhood live big, plant a tree
You can make a difference in your community by planting a tree in your yard, local park or school. Trees improve the quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink. They beautify our streets and shade our children. Here are some great opportunities to get affordable trees to plant this spring:The Iowa DNR State Forest Nursery offers spring delivery in April and May for hardwood, conifer and shrub seedlings.
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Partners with Mount Mercy University
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Partners with Mount Mercy University to Pilot New Experiential
Learning Program
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) and Mount
Mercy University have partnered to pilot the Busse Foundation
JA Finance Park® Mobile learning experience for 25 college students on
January 17th
-18th at Betty Cherry Heritage Hall.
Loras College Announces Fall 2023 Dean's List
Loras College has announced the names of students who achieved Dean's List status for the 2023 fall semester. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be recognized. Shellsburg, IA Madi AtkinsonWalford, IA Lauren Keiper
Iowa State honors fall graduates
More than 1,700 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this fall. Graduate and undergraduate ceremonies were held Dec. 15-16 at Hilton Coliseum. Of the 1,705 students who graduated this semester, a total of 1,742 degrees were awarded (1,431 undergraduate, 311 graduate) with some students earning multiple degrees. &nbs