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Mount Mercy nursing students earn pins
On December 12, Mount Mercy University pinned over 30 nursing graduates at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony. Graduate Tiffany Schnor ’24 was featured as the student speaker at the event. ...
What we're reading: When Christmas Comes
I recently finished 'When Christmas Comes' by Andrew Klavan. I appreciated Klavan's writing so much that I read the second and third books in the series as well. Melancholy and atmospheric, this is no... Palmer College of Chiropractic announces graduates
Alexander Wallace of Blairstown, was among the graduating class of 2024 at Palmer College of Chiropractic. Graduating with a General Science, Bachelor of Science degree he graduated from the Main Camp...
Palmer College of Chiropractic announces 2024 Summer Dean's List
The following students were named to the 2024 summer trimester Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa.Faith Hagenow of Vinton, IACaleb Halleran of Fairfax, ...
What we’re Reading: Intermezzo
There was a day I woke up at 3:30 in the morning to read 'Intermezzo' by Sally Rooney before work; that's how much I love this book and this author! Rooney explores grief, love, and the fami... What We’re Reading: A Home for the Holidays
I recently read 'A Home for the Holidays' by Taylor Hahn. It is light and heart-warming, without being too predictable, and I loved it! This novel tells the story of Mel Hart, a singer who is for... What we’re reading: Society of Lies
Over Thanksgiving break, I read 'Society of Lies' by Lauren Ling Brown. This is Brown's debut novel, and I thought it was a success! During Maya's college years at Princeton, she tries to roll wi... What we're reading: Husbands
I recently finished the hilarious debut novel 'Husbands' by British author and game designer Holly Gramazio. In this story, Lauren wakes up after a late night out with her best friend and is shocked t... Keep Iowa Beautiful Opens 2025 Scholarship Applications
These annual scholarships honor important figures in Keep Iowa Beautiful history who have made significant contributions to Iowa communities. * The Byers Scholarship - High school senio...
What we're reading: My Sister's Keeper
Earlier in the year, Kelly asked what book has been on my TBR list but haven't read it yet. Well, you are probably like me and have LOTS of books on your list, but 'My Sister's Keeper' by Jodi Picoult...