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What we're reading: 'The Frozen River'

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 30, 2024 10:59 pm

This month I read 'The Frozen River' by Ariel Lawhon, my selection for our library's Community Book Club. Set in late-1700's Maine, we meet Martha Ballard, a powerhouse of a woman, mother, and midwife.

Bohnsack of LaPorte City among Grassley nominees to USAF Academy

U.S. SENATOR CHARLES GRASSLEY
December 30, 2024 12:20 am

A LaPorte City student is among 34 Iowans nominated for acceptance to U.S. military academies by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley.Brayden Bohnsack, La Porte City, was nominated to enter the United States Air Force Academy during the 2025-26 academic year.

What we're reading: 'The Bletchley Riddle'

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 24, 2024 11:09 am

I recently read 'The Bletchley Riddle' by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin. If you want to read a historical fiction book, I don't know what better team there could be, other than Sepetys and Sheinkin.

What we're reading: The Blue Sisters

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 18, 2024 1:00 pm

I'm currently reading 'The Blue Sisters' by Coco Mellors, which explores topics I've been gravitating towards recently: grief after the loss of a family member, coping mechanisms (which often lead to self-medicating,) and family addiction.

Upper Iowa University announces area Graduates

UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY
December 17, 2024 2:44 pm

Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce July and August 2024 graduates and their respective degrees/honors. Local graduates are as follows:July 2

Check out the selection of Brett books at the library!

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 16, 2024 12:42 pm

VPL Note: We have a large selection of books by Jan Brett in our Children's Library, including her latest title 'Alice in A Winter Wonderland.' Check them out today!"With over forty-one million books in print, Jan Brett is one of the nation's foremost author illustrators of children's books.

What we're reading: Good Material

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 12, 2024 2:33 pm

I have finally found a book that showcases the true wretchedness complete and utter heartbreak can cause after the sudden, unexpected ending of love. And the hilarity beneath it all! Dolly Alderton's â€˜Good Material’ is a book I wish I had read during my divorce: I might have come out of it a little less injured.

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