The following local student has been named to the Deans' and President's Lists at Drake University:  Jaired Lyons, of Atkins, Zimpleman College of Business, Dean's List  To be eligible for the Deans' List, students must have earned a GPA of 3.

I had convinced myself that I was not a fantasy reader, but this year I told myself I need to have an open mind and try new things.  I have fully accepted this challenge and have read “Divine Rivals”, “Ruthless Vows”, and now “A Court of Thorns and Roses.

Kirkwood Community College has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.

The University of Dubuque held a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Commencement Ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, and a Winter Commencement Ceremony at 3 p.

Life can present unexpected challenges, and the University of Northern Iowa is committed to supporting students in achieving their educational goals. That’s why UNI is thrilled to announce a special opportunity for students who have taken a break from pursuing their graduate degree.

In this author's unique perspective, the main character is actually the house itself! The premise is dark, but simple; a well-to-do landlord and property owner purchases an extremely odd house for his wife as a gift.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean's List, honoring those full-time students who earned high honors in the fall 2023 semester. College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts and Education require grade-point averages of 3.

I love when an author hits a home run on their debut novel and Vanessa Diffenbaugh's "The Language of Flowers" was a winner for me. If I could forgo language altogether and speak only with the hidden meanings of flowers: I would! Throughout this book, flowers were used to convey an expanse of emotions for a child raised in the foster system with such a distrust for the world that she cannot accept her own feelings and can only speak through the "language of flowers.

Sixteen students have completed all requirements of their respective degree programs as of the end of the Fall 2023 semester and are now graduates of Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls.

Below is a guest article by Gloria Anderson and former Vinton resident Julie Zimmer. One in a series of articles about immigrants to New Hampshire and the people and experiences that help them learn a new culture and find work, housing and community.