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Biden student loan plan has ended. Here's what borrowers need to know
By Shaunteen MirandaA federal court order last month to effectively axe a Biden-era student loan repayment plan capped years of chaos for more than 7 million student borrowers enrolled in the program....
Paint Grant awarded to Belle Plaine's Preston's Station Historic District
(April 2, 2026) - As part of Diamond Vogel’s 100-year anniversary celebration, the company is proud to partner with Keep Iowa Beautiful in announcing the recipients of the 2026 Paint Iowa Beautiful ... Accepting College Financial Aid
By Suzette RadkeIowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board memberIf a future college student in your household applied for college financial aid for the 2026-2027 year, financial aid offers should ...
What We're Reading: Digital Minimalism
I recently read 'Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World' by Cal Newport. Published in 2019, the book is full of recommendations from the author on how you can (and why you should...
Iowa PBS Showcases Revolutionary Iowans Through Exhibits & New Programming
As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Iowa PBS is highlighting the people and stories that continue to define the American spirit. While Iowa was not part of the Revolutionary War itself, ge...
PEO Chapter HG Officers, elected
PEO Chapter HG Officers elected!Congratulations on being elected as the new officers for the upcoming year. Best wishes for a successful and productive year of service.Pictured left to right: Linda Fi... Humane World for Animals Presents Award to Iowa State Sheriffs & Deputies Assn.
Humane World for Animals presented its Humane Law Enforcement Award today at the Iowa State Capitol to the Iowa State Sheriffs’ & Deputies’ Association (ISSDA) in recognition of Iowa sheriffsâ€...
What We're Reading: Victorian Psyco
A patron recently stopped in and exclaimed that she was in the mood for a good murder thriller. I laughed—and then quickly agreed! One of the many joys of working at a public library is the incredib...
What We're Reading: The Forget-Me-Not Library
Hawkeye Community College to Host "Know Before You Go" College Night on April 23
Hawkeye Community College will host "Know Before You Go" College Night on Thursday, April 23, 2026, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center, 120 Jefferson St, Waterloo, Iowa.The even...