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Book Review: The only one left

Oh. My. Goodness! Recommended to me by a friend, this is hands-down the chillingest, twistiest, can’t-put-it-down book I’ve read in a long time! (I don’t even know if a couple of those words...

Iowa Central Releases Fall 2023 Honors Lists

We're excited to let you know that a student(s) from your area has made the Iowa Central President's or Dean's list for the fall 2023 semester! President's List (4.0 GPA, minimum 6 credit hours)Dean'...

Wallace Winkie Foundation Scholarship Applications available

Applications are available online for the Wallace Winkie Foundation. To find the application, click on the following link:  https://www.parkitvirtualmuseum.com/scholarships-for-nontraditiona...

New Release Alert: 'The Vacation' by John Marrs

VPL Note: We have 'The Vacation' by John Marrs available in regular type. It currently has 4/5 stars on Goodreads.How far would you run to escape your past?For eight strangers in a Los Angeles backpac...

Connie's Book Review: The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling

We here at the library have started a new book club designed with the young reader in mind. This club is for patrons 7 to 12 years of age, and an older teammate. This can be a parent, grandp...

Help your neighborhood live big, plant a tree

You can make a difference in your community by planting a tree in your yard, local park or school. Trees improve the quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink. They beautify our streets and...

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Partners with Mount Mercy University

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Partners with Mount Mercy University to Pilot New Experiential Learning Program Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) and Mount Mercy University have partne...

Loras College Announces Fall 2023 Dean's List

Loras College has announced the names of students who achieved Dean's List status for the 2023 fall semester. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be...

Iowa State honors fall graduates

More than 1,700 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this fall. Graduate and undergraduate ceremonies were held Dec. 15-16 at Hilton Coliseum.  Of the 1,705 students who gra...

Training Opportunity to Become a Volunteer Bald Eagle Nest Monitor

A map of bald eagle nests that need monitored https://www.iowadnr.gov/Conservation/Iowas-Wildlife/Volunteer-Wildlife-Monitoring?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdeliveryCalling all wildlife watchers! The Iowa DNR will be holding two training op...
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