What We're Reading: The Silence Between Us

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
January 13, 2025 8:57 pm

VPL staff recently read 'The Silence Between Us' by Alison Gervais, a young adult novel that follows Maya, a senior in high school who is deaf. Maya has recently moved to a new state and must attend a hearing school.

Clarke University Announces Fall 2024 Dean's List

CLARKE UNIVERSITY
January 10, 2025 3:32 pm

Clarke University is proud to announce that 237 students earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have earned a 3.

What We're Reading: City of Night Birds

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
January 10, 2025 3:32 pm

A fan of ballet? Check out the current book I am reading by Juhea Kim titled 'City of Night Birds.'"Painting a vivid portrait of the Russian ballet world, where cutthroat ambition, ever-shifting politics, and sublime artistry collide, City of Night Birds unveils the making of a dancer with both profound intimacy and breathtaking scope.

Hawkeye Community College Announces December 2024 Graduates

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
January 9, 2025 5:27 pm

The following are Hawkeye Community College fall semester graduates and their programs of study. Graduates are listed in alphabetical order by hometown.

What We're Reading: Cheerleaders

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
January 9, 2025 5:27 pm

I recently read a young adult murder mystery by Kara Thomas titled 'The Cheerleaders.' It was a Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Readers' Favorite Young Adult Fiction in 2018.

Scholarship Opportunity for Iowa High School Juniors

VINTON TODAY
January 9, 2025 2:28 pm

The Hoover Presidential Foundation will award over $60,000 in scholarships to Iowa students this year. This is the 28th year of the annual Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award, a scholarship program for Iowa high school juniors.

Wilson named to BVU's Fall 2024 Dean's List

BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY
January 8, 2025 2:14 pm

Margaret  Wilson  was named to Buena Vista University's Fall 2024 Dean's List.  Wilson  was among more than 560 students named to the Dean's List this semester.

Women in Agriculture have an opportunity to share your experienxes

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
January 8, 2025 11:52 am

Women in AgricultureJoin a focus group! Join Extension Staff and other women in agriculture to share your experiences, ideas, and needs as we work together to support women in agriculture.

What We're Reading: "What Does It Feel Like"

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
January 8, 2025 11:51 am

I just finished reading what could be the shortest adult book I have ever read! In a large font, and only 120 pages; it can be read in just over an hour.

Registration Open for Spring Scholarship Opportunity for Iowa Families

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
January 7, 2025 11:49 am

Program Provides $1,000 to Winners and Education on College Financing and Planning for EveryoneIowa high school and college students, as well as their parents or guardians, have a chance at one of 45 scholarship awards deposited into an ISave 529 (formerly College Savings Iowa) account.