Fall 2026 Master Gardener Orientation Applications Accepted Through Aug. 14
Iowa Master Gardener Program seeks volunteers who love learning, horticulture, making a difference in their communities Applications are open for the fall 2026 Garden Academy cohort, a required training for anyone who would like to become an Iowa Master Gardener.
Iowa Legislation Gives Borrowers Needed Loan Information
Parents of College Students Can Compare Private Loan Options to Federal ProgramAs students prepare to head back to college, many Iowa families may be confused on what is the best way to pay for it.
Parents of College Students Can Compare Private Loan Options to Federal ProgramAs students prepare to head back to college, many Iowa families may be confused on what is the best way to pay for it.
U.S. Dept. of Ed. approves the nation’s first Workforce Pell Grant program in IA
Today, the U.S. Department of Education approved the nation’s first Workforce Pell Grant program, marking a major milestone in expanding faster, more affordable pathways to careers in high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors or occupations.
Today, the U.S. Department of Education approved the nation’s first Workforce Pell Grant program, marking a major milestone in expanding faster, more affordable pathways to careers in high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors or occupations.
What Parents Need to Know Before Helping with Education Loans
Julie PingelIowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board member As the first bills for next year’s college expenses arrive, you may be searching for ways to pay anything not covered by financial aid, savings or earnings.
Julie PingelIowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board member As the first bills for next year’s college expenses arrive, you may be searching for ways to pay anything not covered by financial aid, savings or earnings.
What We're Reading: Scar Like a River
Review of 'Scar Like A River' by Lisa GraffBecause it covers themes of sexual abuse and family upheaval, this is an excellent book for adults and older teens.
Review of 'Scar Like A River' by Lisa GraffBecause it covers themes of sexual abuse and family upheaval, this is an excellent book for adults and older teens.
What We're Reading: Stranded
Review of 'Stranded' by Nikki Shannon SmithThis junior fiction book won the Iowa Children's Choice Award for 2026-2027, and I really enjoyed it, so I decided to review it here to give others who may not have seen it a hint or two.
Review of 'Stranded' by Nikki Shannon SmithThis junior fiction book won the Iowa Children's Choice Award for 2026-2027, and I really enjoyed it, so I decided to review it here to give others who may not have seen it a hint or two.
First Christian Church in Center Point offers Application Assistance for Benefit
First Christian Church of Center Point is happy to announce that we will have volunteers available to assist with SNAP and Medicaid paperwork twice a month.
First Christian Church of Center Point is happy to announce that we will have volunteers available to assist with SNAP and Medicaid paperwork twice a month.
What we're reading: The Deal
I recently read The Deal by Elle Kennedy, and I can definitely see why it's such a popular sports romance!Hannah Wells is a smart, shy student at Briar University who is preparing for an important music showcase.
I recently read The Deal by Elle Kennedy, and I can definitely see why it's such a popular sports romance!Hannah Wells is a smart, shy student at Briar University who is preparing for an important music showcase.
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Iowa & Illinois
The American Pickers are excited to return to Illinois and Iowa! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel
hit television series throughout our area in September 2026.
The American Pickers are excited to return to Illinois and Iowa! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel
hit television series throughout our area in September 2026.
Iowans’ Unemployment Benefits Increased Starting July 5
Iowa Workforce Development, as part of its required annual review of unemployment insurance (UI) wages, announced that the maximum weekly benefit for unemployed Iowans will increase effective the benefit week of July 5, 2026.
Iowa Workforce Development, as part of its required annual review of unemployment insurance (UI) wages, announced that the maximum weekly benefit for unemployed Iowans will increase effective the benefit week of July 5, 2026.