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When is the library open again and what other services do they offer?

It's funny how sometimes we live in a community so long, that we forget al that it has to offer. On the other hand, maybe we're new so we don't know little details like all of the benefits our library has to offer. The hours for our local library are varied enough so that anyone can visit!Here's just a little reminder, of the hours.Here is just a recap of the hours that they are open and some of the variety of things they have to offer, The Library Hours are as follows:Mondays: 9:00 a.

Hawkeye Community College Announces Summer 2024 Graduates

The following are Hawkeye Community College summer graduates and their programs of study. Graduates are listed in alphabetical order by city and state.ABBREVIATION KEY:AA Associate of ArtsAAA Associate of Applied ArtsAAS Associate of Applied ScienceAS Associate of ScienceCERT CertificateDIPL DiplomaH Honors (3.5-3.74)HH High Honors (GPA 3.75-3.99)PH Presidential Honors (GPA 4.
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What We're Reading: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

I might have a soft spot for damaged characters, it seems. I love character studies of women dealing with family trauma, crippling loneliness, and seemingly irredeemable character flaws. 'Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine' by Gail Honeyman captured adult depression due to childhood trauma caused by a psychotic mother to such a degree that I couldn't help but feel empathy for Eleanor.

What We're Reading: The Giver of Stars

We just finished discussing our latest Staff Book Club pick, 'The Giver of Stars' by Jojo Moyes. Set in 1930's America, this novel tells the story of several members of the Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky. Driven by a variety of motives, the librarians overcome some very personal challenges to deliver books by horseback in their mountainous community.

Iowa Families Can Now Register for a Chance to Win $1,000 Scholarships

Program Also Provides Education on College Financing and PlanningIowa 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.Registration for the ISL Education Lending Scholarship is open now through December 2. Registration is available at www.
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Order trees from the State Forestry Nursery Online!

The State Forest Nursery online store opens today for fall 2024 and spring 2025 seedling orders.Tree varieties include 23 species of native hardwoods, eight evergreen species and 15 smaller trees and shrubs. Prices range from $.80 to $1.20 per seedling. Seedlings are sold in three age classifications, and range in size from 10-30 inches depending on the species.

What we're reading: The Horse

This weekend I read Willy Vlautin's latest novel 'The Horse.' It is a sorrowful yet inspiring homage to the pain that often precedes truly great song lyrics. It appeals to me as both a reader and a music lover. Ann Patchett provides this praise: "Willy Vlautin writes about people overlooked by society and overlooked by literature. In "The Horse," he tells the story of a tenderhearted man who has a steady talent and a crushing addiction.

Understanding total college cost

Adam VoigtsIowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board memberAs a new school year begins, you and your middle or high school student might be thinking about what happens after high school. Before embarking on one of the most expensive journeys of a lifetime, your student should understand the complete cost to obtain the education needed for a specific career.
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What we're reading: Ice Breaker

Anastasia Allen is a fierce, dedicated, and competitive figure skater at UCMH, determined to make it into the Olympics. Every day, every meal, every practice session, is carefully planned with precision. Until she starts to fall for the captain of the hockey team, Nathan Hawkins. Both have aspirations of making it pro, but they cannot deny their mutual attraction.

What we're reading: Before and After

You know that a few weeks ago I read 'Before We Were Yours' by Lisa Wingate, and I learned that many of you had read it as well! I needed to know more about the victims and adoption scandals. As an adoptee myself, I could relate to the emotions and feelings of these older adoptees wanting to know their history, where they came from, and possible medical concerns that could be passed down to future generations.
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