What We're Reading: Chocolat

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 8, 2026 12:54 pm

I'm currently reading 'Chocolat,' the 1998 novel by Joanne Harris about Vianne Rocher, a woman who moves into a rural French community with her young daughter and opens a chocolate shop during Lent.

Recognize Iowa's Next Generation of Leaders

SECRETARY OF STATE
April 7, 2026 12:30 pm

Know a student who’s making an impact? Don’t forget, nominations for the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award (JLYLA) are still open. This award honors Iowa students leading through service and civic engagement, inspired by the legacy of Congressman John Lewis.

What We're Reading: Life: A Love Story

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 7, 2026 11:31 am

New to our library's collection is 'Life: A Love Story,' the latest by beloved women's fiction author Elizabeth Berg. Like Virginia Evan's breakout hit 'The Correspondent,' this novel is also told primarily through letter-writing.

Biden student loan plan has ended. Here's what borrowers need to know

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
April 6, 2026 12:01 pm

By Shaunteen MirandaA federal court order last month to effectively axe a Biden-era student loan repayment plan capped years of chaos for more than 7 million student borrowers enrolled in the program.

Paint Grant awarded to Belle Plaine's Preston's Station Historic District

PAINT IOWA BEAUTIFUL
April 6, 2026 11:57 am

(April 2, 2026) - As part of Diamond Vogel’s 100-year anniversary celebration, the company is proud to partner with Keep Iowa Beautiful in announcing the recipients of the 2026 Paint Iowa Beautiful grants.

Accepting College Financial Aid

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
April 3, 2026 10:08 pm

By Suzette RadkeIowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board memberIf a future college student in your household applied for college financial aid for the 2026-2027 year, financial aid offers should arrive in the next few weeks.

What We're Reading: Digital Minimalism

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 3, 2026 10:07 pm

I recently read 'Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World' by Cal Newport. Published in 2019, the book is full of recommendations from the author on how you can (and why you should) declutter your digital life and intentionally and deliberately quiet the noise that often accompanies current technology.

Iowa PBS Showcases Revolutionary Iowans Through Exhibits & New Programming

IOWA PBS
April 2, 2026 4:36 pm

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Iowa PBS is highlighting the people and stories that continue to define the American spirit. While Iowa was not part of the Revolutionary War itself, generations of Iowans have embodied its enduring principles of liberty, equality and civic responsibility.

PEO Chapter HG Officers, elected

PEO CHAPTER HG
April 1, 2026 12:55 pm

PEO Chapter HG Officers elected!Congratulations on being elected as the new officers for the upcoming year. Best wishes for a successful and productive year of service.

Humane World for Animals Presents Award to Iowa State Sheriffs & Deputies Assn.

VINTON TODAY
March 30, 2026 2:30 pm

Humane World for Animals presented its Humane Law Enforcement Award today at the Iowa State Capitol to the Iowa State Sheriffs’ & Deputies’ Association (ISSDA) in recognition of Iowa sheriffs’ offices’ leadership in community safety, animal cruelty response, and ongoing professional training.