Your childhood may be gone, but do the fireflies have to go with it?

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE
May 17, 2024 1:37 pm

Do you wistfully look back at the days of drinking from the garden hose, staying out until the streetlights came on and catching fireflies? Did you know that you can do something far cooler than dust off your Atari or crank your amp to 11? You can help make a future with more fireflies! Like music on MTV, the firefly’s environment has changed drastically since you were a kid.

University of Dubuque Spring Semester 2024 Academic Dean's List

UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
May 16, 2024 3:15 pm

The following students were recognized by the University of Dubuque for their place on the Spring Semester 2024 Academic Dean's List. Atkins - Abbie PattersonBlairstown - Kody DeNeveNorway - Lacy CookVinton - Bryce RadekeWalford - Gage WeberThe University of Dubuque congratulates the following students on being appointed to the Spring Semester 2024 Academic Dean's List.

What we're reading: The Caravel Series

VINTON TODAY
May 16, 2024 11:59 am

VPL Note: The Caraval series is available in eBook and Audiobook in Libby, and physical copies will soon be available at our library.The Caraval series by Stephanie Garber is based around two sisters, Tella and Scarlett.

What We're Reading: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 13, 2024 8:50 pm

If you're a sucker for novels written in a series of letters, then this historical fiction novel is for you! A young writer, Juliet Ashton, finds her next book subject through her love of books! I was smitten, to write the least.

MIYBT Members Earn Scholarships

VINTON TODAY
May 13, 2024 11:03 am

Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team (MIYBT) members, Olivia Hanson (Union High School), Ryan Hosek (North Tama High School), William Kroneman (Benton Community High School), Kaylynn Murty (South Tama High School), and Adelynn Sienknecht (North Tama High School) each earned a $2,000 Iowa Youth Beef Team (IYBT) Scholarship from the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation.

Tips for Hunting for Wild Mushrooms in Iowa

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
May 8, 2024 12:28 pm

Expert insight into when, where and how to find common mushrooms in IowaIn Iowa, mushroom hunting is quite common. However, knowing the peak time to hunt for a particular mushroom can be challenging.

Kirkwood to Hold 2024 Commencement Ceremony this Saturday

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
May 8, 2024 10:36 am

Kirkwood Community College will hold the institution’s 2024 commencement ceremony this Saturday, May 11, at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse beginning at 10 a.

East CentraI Iowa REC Awards 12 Students $1,000 Scholarships

ECI REC
May 7, 2024 10:54 am

East-Central Iowa REC is proud to announce it has awarded $1,000 scholarships to one young man who plans to further his education in the Powerline Technician program and 12 graduating seniors who plan to further their education in a diverse range of programs.

What we're reading: Absolution

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 2, 2024 8:24 pm

"Absolution" by Alice McDermott is the story of two women who become friends while their husbands are stationed in Vietnam during the war. The women get off to a rocky start, as they navigate new social terrain, and eventually bond over their efforts to make a difference during their time in Vietnam.

Kirkwood to Offer New Cybersecurity and Compliance Program this Fall

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
May 2, 2024 6:30 pm

Workforce demand for graduates expected to grow significantly by 2032 Kirkwood Community College will be offering a new Cybersecurity and Compliance program starting this fall.