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.

What We're Reading: Cold Blooded Liar

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 30, 2024 11:46 am

I just finished the romantic suspense novel "Cold Blooded Liar" by Karen Rose. It tells the story of Kit McKittrick, a homicide detective with a traumatic past, as she tries to catch a serial killer.

What We're Reading: The New Couple in 5B

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 30, 2024 11:34 am

Imagine "Rosemary's Baby" meets "The Shining" and you have Lisa Unger's "The New Couple in 5B"! This mystery thriller is sure to please fans of suspense teetering on the edge of Horror!"Rosie and Chad Lowan are barely making ends meet in New York City when they receive life-changing news: Chad’s late uncle has left them his luxury apartment at the historic Windermere in glamorous Murray Hill.