New Title at the Library: Searching for John DeWitt

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
June 10, 2026 1:45 pm

New to our library's collection: 'Searching for John DeWitt: How 80 Forgotten Letters from the Trenches of WWI Revealed Timeless Lessons of Honor and Courage' by John Chase, MD.

Mount Mercy University congratulates May 2026 graduates

MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY
June 9, 2026 7:39 pm

The following student(s) graduated from Mount Mercy in May 2026.  Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages, and faiths a challenging, practical education that inspires them to discover knowledge, build community, and live their values.

Growing Clematis in the Home Garden

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 9, 2026 5:20 pm

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers a practical guide to one of the garden’s most versatile flowering vinesClematis, often called the “queen of vines,” is a reliable choice for trellises, fences and perennial borders across the Midwest.

What We're Reading: Birds on a Wire

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
June 8, 2026 1:02 pm

Review of 'Birds on a Wire' by Katie Powner by Kellie RobertsLooking for an emotional and thought-provoking read?One of the latest books I read by Katie Powner follows the lives of two very different women whose paths become connected through a baby named Providence.

What We're Reading: The Things We Never Say

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
June 5, 2026 9:14 pm

Elizabeth Strout’s latest novel, 'The Things We Never Say', touched on themes I hold close to my heart: the growing loneliness that can come with aging as our children marry and build lives of their own, the realization that people we once felt deeply connected to can become strangers over time, and the way depression can quietly creep in when we least expect it.

What We're Reading: Yesteryear

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
June 4, 2026 11:51 am

Caro Claire Burke really committed to creating one of the most wildly unlikeable — and unreliable — characters I’ve read in a long time: Natalie Heller Mills.

Loras College Announces Dean's List

LORAS COLLEGE
June 4, 2026 11:51 am

The following Loras College undergraduate students were recognized for academic achievement during the recent semester by Dr. Sarah Nytroe, Loras College Provost.

What We're Reading: Lost Lambs

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
June 3, 2026 11:46 am

If you love a story about a quirky, deeply dysfunctional family, I highly recommend ‘Lost Lambs’ by debut novelist Madeline Cash. Absurd, chaotic, and completely unpredictable, the novel takes us down a rabbit hole with the Flynn family.

Morningside University recognizes Spring 2026 Dean’s List Honorees

MORNINGSIDE UNIVERSITY
June 3, 2026 11:46 am

Morningside University Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Chris Spicer announced the 440 students named to the Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year.

Nominations Open for 2026 Iowans Impacting Agriculture Recognition

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 2, 2026 11:46 am

Four Iowans to Be Honored at the 10th Annual Ag Leadership ConferenceIowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Ag Management and Leadership Program is now accepting nominations for the annual Iowans Impacting Agriculture recognition.