Hawkeye Community College receives state funds for apprenticeship programming

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
May 6, 2025 3:50 pm

By Brooklyn DraiseyHawkeye Community College will use more than $250,000 in state dollars to expand its apprenticeship programs alongside schools and businesses throughout the state.

What We're Watching: Alive Inside

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 5, 2025 11:49 am

I recently watched the 2014 documentary 'Alive Inside' with the hopes of gleaning some insight into how to incorporate music into our library's Memory Cafe.

What We're Reading: The Last Session

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 2, 2025 5:48 pm

Julia Bartz takes on abuse, sexual harassment, and bullying in 'The Last Session' and how childhood trauma can shape our sexual identity as adults. Thea, a psychiatric hospital social worker, who is dealing with her own unresolved traumas, meets a catatonic patient who bears an uncanny resemblance to her and even has the same exact birthday.

Roadside Chat - Best Life Insurance You Can Buy-Buckle Your Belt

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
May 2, 2025 9:29 am

There’s an old adage that you can't put a value on human life, but insurance companies manage to make an offer. All kidding aside, on this National Life Insurance Day you may be wondering just how far your policy will stretch for your loved ones the day you’re no longer there to provide for them.

What We're Reading: The Cruelest Month

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 1, 2025 5:34 pm

I stumbled across my choice for this month's Adventures in Bookclubbing completely by accident; I have been wanting to read 'The Cruelest Month' by Louise Penny ever since I finished 'A Fatal Grace.

Hawkeye Community College Receives Grant to Support Skilled Workforce Training

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
April 30, 2025 12:23 pm

$262,326.16 Awarded by State of Iowa for Registered Apprenticeship ProgramsHawkeye Community College has been awarded $262,326 from the State of Iowa to support registered apprenticeship programs.

What We're Reading: The Guest

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 30, 2025 11:47 am

I recently purchased a giant handbag to cart my books to and from work, but I still can't resist the lure and ease of reading on the @libby.app! I might be the app's biggest fan.

What We're Reading: Fourth Wing

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 28, 2025 12:16 pm

'Fourth Wing' by Rececca Yarros is a book that doesn't sit on the shelf for long due to its high demand. With patrons checking it out over 20 times since we received it, I tried my shot at Libby and not so patiently waited.

Hawkins Memorial Library May Newsetter

HAWKINS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
April 28, 2025 12:15 pm

Hawkeye Community College Commencement set for Friday, May 9

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
April 28, 2025 12:15 pm

The Hawkeye Community College commencement ceremony is set for Friday, May 9, at 7:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the McLeod Center on the University of Northern Iowa campus, located at 2501 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls.