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What We're Reading: The Sunflower House
Imagine a telephone call at two a.m. from a hospital emergency room! George and Katrine are startled awake by the news that Katrine's 86-year-old mother has fallen, spraining her wrist. This occurs in the summer of 2006, and is the tiniest of peeks into the present as a precursor to the events of 1938 in Badensburg, Germany. I realize how backwards that sounds, but bear with me. From T-Ball to Tuition: Invest in Your Child’s Future with ISave 529
As Iowa ballfields fill with the sounds of summer cheers and the crack of bats, State Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging Iowa families to think beyond the game and take a step toward a child’s future by opening and investing in an ISave 529 account.“Whether it’s T-ball, soccer, softball or baseball, Iowa parents and families are out there rooting for their kids every day this summer,” said Treasurer Smith.
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Wartburg students named to dean’s list
Wartburg College has recognized 501 students on its winter term dean's list. Those honored include Ella Hayden and Alison Newton, of Blairstown.The list honors students who earned a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or above in at least five course credits during the terms.
Upper Iowa University releases dean’s list
Upper Iowa University released its dean’s list for the 2025 spring semester.Chase Wickwire, of Belle Plaine, was among the students that earned a minimum 3.50 grade-point average.
Roadside Chat - Your Dad Called - What's Your Tire Pressure?
Still looking for Father’s Day gift ideas? The clock is ticking, so here’s a thought if your daddio likes to kick the tires and dispense vehicle maintenance advice – even if you didn’t ask. Invite him for a quality Sunday drive and show him that your tire pressure is right on the mark because you’ve honestly been listening all these years.
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What We're Reading: Horse
A child's yellow vest with $750 cash sewn into the lining...A neglected painting set on the curb at a neighborhood rummage sale...A large equine skeleton stored in the archives of the Smithsonian. In 'Horse,' author Geraldine Brooks blends these three elements into a compelling braid of a story that takes us back to 1850s Kentucky and beyond. Based on the true story of the legendary racehorse Lexington, this book centers on themes of race and of art as a medium for social change. Bohlen among Central spring student-athletes recognized for academic achievement
The American Rivers Conference team announced the spring sports all-academic honorees Friday. 63 Central College student-athletes were honored for their academic and athletic excellence.The men's track and field teams had 20 selections while the women's team had 18. The men's tennis squad lead the league with 11 honorees. Softball had eight honored while the baseball team had four and the men's golf program had two.
Iowa State honors spring graduates
Additions made -Nearly 4,600 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this spring. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held May 15-17. Larry Buss and John “J.R.” Robinson received honorary degrees during spring ceremonies. Following are graduates from your area: Hometown, State; Name, Degree (if listed), Major(s), Honors (if listed) Atkins, Iowa Katelyn Abigail Buscher, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies, Magna Cum Laude Macy K.
What We're Reading: How to Train Your Dragon
When we heard there's a live-action 'How to Train Your Dragon' movie coming out this summer, we knew we had to read the book before hitting the theater. With all the driving to grad parties and extracurriculars lately, it was the perfect excuse to turn car time into story time.Written by Cressida Cowell, 'How to Train Your Dragon' follows the journey of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, a quiet and thoughtful boy who's also the son of the Viking chief. What we're reading: Rogue
'Rouge' by Mona Awad is my latest strange gem I've found on the @libby.app! Fans of the movie 'Death Becomes Her' will instantly love this dark read; it dives deep into the beauty industry and the relationship between mothers and daughters when the daughter always feels like the ugly duckling."Snow White meets Eyes Wide Shut in this surreal descent into the dark side of beauty, envy, grief, and the complicated love between mothers and daughters.
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