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What We're Watching: A Complete Unknown
This weekend I saw the new Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown,' and to paraphrase a line in the film, it quite nearly knocked me to the ground. I loved it so much I saw it twice, and also enjoyed th... Vinton Public Library - Then and Now
Today Betty brought us a copy of this article from the April 13, 1989, edition of the Cedar Valley Times. Betty was assistant librarian at the time the article is written and is featured in the photo.... What We're Reading: Whale Fall
I just started reading a debut Historical Fiction novel by Elizabeth O'Connor titled 'Whale Fall', about an isolated family on a Welsh island in the 1930's, and am loving O'Connor's writing style desc... Iowa State University Honors Fall Graduates
More than 1,600 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this fall. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held Dec. 20-21 at Hilton Coliseum. Of the 1,675 stu...
Ahrenholz named to Luther College Dean's List for Fall 2024
Aspen Ahrenholz of Vinton is among the 612 students recently named to Luther College's Fall 2024 Dean's List. To qualify, a student must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better on a ...
What We're Reading: Rez Ball
Over the weekend I read the Teen All Iowa Reads book, 'Rez Ball' by Bryon Graves. With basketball season in full swing, it was the perfect book to read! You will be rooting for Tre Brun (the sophomore... UNI releases Fall 2024 graduation and list
It is our honor to release to you the names of the following students from your area. who were part of the graduating class of 2024.Tiffani Wright, Atkins, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood EducationÂ...
UNI releases Fall 2024 Dean’s lists
The University of Northern Iowa is proud to recognize the academic accomplishments of students each semester by announcing the graduation and dean’s lists. These lists highlight the hard work and de...
Iowa State University Dean's List Fall 2024
Fall 2024 Dean's List
Approximately 11,554 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the Fall Semester 2024 Dean's List. Students nam...
What We're Reading: A Happier Life
Looking for a heart-warming beach read to warm your winter days? Then let me recommend 'A Happier Life' by Kristy Woodson Harvey. Virginia recommended I read this one, and I'm so glad I did! It tells ...