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Library Book Review: The Last Kids on Earth

High School Seniors Will Earn $1,000 for College
Program Provides Education on College Financing and PlanningA program offering $1,000 scholarships is now open to Iowa high school seniors. Students not only have a chance at much-needed funds for college but can also learn ways to reduce college loan debt through the program.Iowa high school seniors may register for the Iowa Financial Know-How Challenge: Senior Scholarship at www.
Three Suggestions for Young Readers

CFNEIA Awards $635,781 in Scholarships, Largest Amount in its History
Benton County Students Receive Scholarships Two Benton County students pursuing higher education opportunities have received financial assistance this fall thanks to scholarships from the Benton County Community Foundation and its host foundation, the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA). These scholarships totaling $3,500 are part of CFNEIA’s largest total scholarship award amount in its 66-year history.
Library Book Review: Apples Never Fall

Capture the Heart of America Photo Contest: Deadline Approaching!
The deadline for the 2022 Capture the Heart of America Photo Contest is fast approaching.Contest entries are due by Oct. 31, 2022. Photos submitted in the contest must be agriculturally related and help to preserve this important piece of America's story. Photos must be submitted by the individual who took the photograph. Contest sponsors, judges and SSNHA staff/members of their immediate family are not eligible to enter.
Library Book Review: Hard Way Out of Hell: The Confessions of Cole Younger

Vinton to participate in Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Program
Ten Iowa communities have been selected to participate in the Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning Program in 2023.This award-winning program integrates technical landscape planning and design techniques with sustainable community action to assist community leaders and volunteers in making sound and meaningful decisions about the local landscape.
ANNOUNCING: NEW SCHOLARSHIP 9-12th Grades
What is it?3-Dimensional Patriotic Art ContestWho is Eligible to Apply?Students in grades 9-12 by the March 31 deadline who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions: or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools. Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students must be permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence status (the application for which has not been denied) to become a U.
Dan and Linda Thies to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary
