What We're Reading: Too Old For This

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
February 1, 2026 2:54 pm

Review of 'Too Old For This' by Samantha DowningThe cover of this book attracted me at first, when a friend returned it to our library. When the patron told me how much she had enjoyed it, I had to have it! What an adventure!Lottie Jones, formerly Lorena Mae Lansdale, has secrets.

What We're Reading: While We're Young

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
January 29, 2026 3:49 pm

My pick for this month's Adventures in Bookclubbing 'Page to Screen' theme was 'While We're Young' by K. L. Walther. This book is a young adult, modern retelling of the John Hughes favorite 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

Iowa House panel narrows bill allowing four-year degrees at community colleges

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
January 29, 2026 9:45 am

By Brooke DraisleyLegislation allowing Iowa community colleges to offer four-year degrees in some subjects — an idea strongly opposed by Iowa private colleges — was narrowed Wednesday before passing out of an Iowa House committee.

Hawkeye Community College Announces Fall 2025 Dean's List

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
January 28, 2026 9:26 am

Hawkeye Community College announces the Dean's List for the fall 2025 semester. The Dean's List is an official recognition of outstanding academic accomplishment by full-time students.

Mount Mercy University students named to Fall 2025 Dean's List

MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY
January 27, 2026 1:59 pm

 The following student(s) are named to Mount Mercy University's Fall 2025 Dean's List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better and who are graded for six or more semester hours are eligible for inclusion on the Dean's List.

Sanders becomes first Iowa girl to reach 200 career wins

KCRG
January 22, 2026 2:06 pm

By Collin DaviesChloe Sanders has made history as the first Iowa high school girls wrestler to reach 200 career wins, achieving the milestone during her senior season at Vinton-Shellsburg.

ALLEN COLLEGE – UNITYPOINT HEALTH NAMES STUDENTS TO DEAN'S LIST

ALLEN COLLEGE
January 22, 2026 12:06 pm

The administration and faculty of Allen College are pleased to congratulate students named to the Allen College Dean’s List at the completion of the fall semester of the 2025 - 2026 academic year.

Scholarships Available for High School Graduating Seniors

BENTON SWCD
January 22, 2026 12:05 pm

Once again, Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) is partnering with Benton Soil & Water Conservation District (Benton SWCD) to foster the higher education endeavors of Iowa students interested in conservation and agriculture by offering scholarships.

What We're Reading - Flowers for Algernon

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
January 21, 2026 12:44 pm

I recently read Daniels Keyes' classic novel 'Flowers for Algernon' as part of Vinton's Big Read. The book was first published in 1966 and is based on Keyes' short story of the same name.

Iowa State University announces Fall Graduates

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
January 21, 2026 12:39 pm

Iowa State University announced the fall graduates. 1,751 degrees were awarded to graduates this fall. Commencement ceremonies were held December 19-20, 2025 at the Hilton Coliseum.