The University of Dubuque is excited to celebrate the academic accomplishments of undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students who graduated this summer.

The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in August. Atkins, IA Rachel Maschino, Bachelor of ScienceNorway, IA Toshia Stark, Master of Business AdministrationShellsburg, IA Amanda Waters, Bachelor of Business Administration, Summa Cum LaudeVan Horne, IA Kimberly Fisher, Master of Science in EducationVinton, IA Jessica Pladsen, Doctor of Philosophy Tiyada Purk, Bachelor of Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude 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.

It's funny how sometimes we live in a community so long, that we forget al that it has to offer. On the other hand, maybe we're new so we don't know little details like all of the benefits our library has to offer.

The following are Hawkeye Community College summer graduates and their programs of study. Graduates are listed in alphabetical order by city and state.

I might have a soft spot for damaged characters, it seems. I love character studies of women dealing with family trauma, crippling loneliness, and seemingly irredeemable character flaws.

We just finished discussing our latest Staff Book Club pick, 'The Giver of Stars' by Jojo Moyes. Set in 1930's America, this novel tells the story of several members of the Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky.

Program Also Provides Education on College Financing and PlanningIowa high school and college students, as well as their parents or guardians, have a chance at one of 45 scholarship awards deposited into an ISave 529 (formerly College Savings Iowa) account.

The State Forest Nursery online store opens today for fall 2024 and spring 2025 seedling orders.Tree varieties include 23 species of native hardwoods, eight evergreen species and 15 smaller trees and shrubs.

This weekend I read Willy Vlautin's latest novel 'The Horse.' It is a sorrowful yet inspiring homage to the pain that often precedes truly great song lyrics.

Adam VoigtsIowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board memberAs a new school year begins, you and your middle or high school student might be thinking about what happens after high school.