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What We're Reading: The Boyfriend
Every time a Freida McFadden book becomes available at the library, I'm top of the list to read it! The Boyfriend was an excellent read. I kept trying to guess the ending, but as usual, I was way off. Sydney Shaw is a single, 34-year-old accountant living in New York City. She's trying to find that special someone through a dating app. After a horrible date that kept going wrong, a Mystery Man comes to Sydney's rescue, and a slow burn ensues. What We're Reading: The Thursday Murder Club
'Louder Than Hunger,' written by John Schu, is a moving novel in verse about a middle school boy named Jake. Jake shares an honest and raw outlook on his struggles with anxiety and anorexia. The only person that Jake shares a connection with is his grandma, and looks forward to their special Saturdays of music, books and theater. Jake is sent to Whispering Pines for therapy after his mother takes him to the doctor. IOWA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO IOWA STATE STUDENT
Madeline Moen originally of Vinton was recently awarded the IVMA Foundation Supporting Leadership Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Madeline earned her bachelor’s degree in animal science from Iowa State University. She is now in her fourth year at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University. After graduating with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, Madeline is interested in production animal medicine with a specialization in reproductive technologies in Eastern Iowa. What We're Reading: Louder Than Hunger
'Louder Than Hunger,' written by John Schu, is a moving novel in verse about a middle school boy named Jake. Jake shares an honest and raw outlook on his struggles with anxiety and anorexia. The only person that Jake shares a connection with is his grandma, and looks forward to their special Saturdays of music, books and theater. Jake is sent to Whispering Pines for therapy after his mother takes him to the doctor. What We're Reading: A Cold Trail
Thirty years ago, 18-year-old Heather Johansen mysteriously disappeared from a country road. When she was found dead in the woods four days later, nobody in the town knew why she had been killed and by whom; the killer was never captured, and the trail went cold. A few months later, Sarah Crosswhite, also eighteen, died under eerily similar circumstances. What we're reading: The God of the Woods
I've heard a lot of good buzz surrounding Liz Moore's novel 'The God Of The Woods' and it didn't disappoint! Carefully hidden family secrets come to light as a teenage member of the ultra-wealthy Van Laar family goes missing from her cabin during summer camp. The twist? The Van Laars own the camp, and this isn't their first child to go missing. The investigation into the child's disappearance will involve local investigators, camp staff, and her fellow campers, some of whom remember the first disappearance. Scholarships Are Free Money for College
Juan GarciaIowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board memberIf your family has a current or future college student, this is a great time to look for scholarships that will help offset the cost of an education. Scholarships are considered "gift aid," meaning that they do not need to be repaid later. Some are one-time awards that can be used while a family's college savings continues to grow; others are renewable as long as the student remains eligible.
What we're reading: The last one at the wedding
I recently read 'The Last One at the Wedding' by Jason Rekulak and it may have had a slow burning start, but it did not disappoint! Frank Szatowski is ecstatic when he hears from his daughter Maggie after 3 years. Maggie is quick to push the past behind them and reveals that she is getting married! Frank is eager to meet Maggie's new fiancé and new in-laws, but when he finds out it is the son of a tech billionaire, he isn't sure how he fits in. What we're reading: Starling House
In the mood for a light, spooky, gothic romance? Check out 'Starling House' by Alix E. Harrow! It was a fast weekend read!"Eden, Kentucky, is just another dying, bad-luck town, known only for the legend of E. Starling, the reclusive nineteenth-century author and illustrator who wrote The Underland--and disappeared. Before she vanished, Starling House appeared. Kirkwood Community College announces Dean's List honors
Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the summer 2024 semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college. Kirkwood students from the area earning this distinction are listed below. Atkins, IA Carmanda Camacho Ally Gauthier, Bent