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4 Student Loan Repayment Questions to Answer Now
By Dr. John HartungAspire Resources Inc. board member (September 6, 2023) - If you stopped making student loan payments due to COVID-19, answer these four questions before October, when payments ...
The Open Book
The last book I read was "Tom Lake" by Ann Patchett. I was introduced to this author through my book club years ago and have loved her ever since. In "Tom Lake" we meet a mother and her th... New Scholarship Offers $1,000 for College
Program Provides Education on College Financing and PlanningA new program for the 2023-2024 school year offering $1,000 scholarships is now open to Iowa residents.Iowa high school students and undergr...
Benton County Community Foundation’s Grant Application Available
Grant applications can now be submitted to the Benton County Community Foundation’s (BCCF) 2023 grant cycle with a deadline to submit applications by 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 15. Technical support will be ...
An Open Book: Oh, Snap!
Oh, Snap!Photography is on my mind this week for a few reasons, but mainly because my daughter just had her Senior Pictures taken. An emotional milestone to say the least! Photographs are ... Linda and Donald Burke to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Linda (Smith) and Donald Burke were joined in matrimony on September 8, 1973 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Urbana, Iowa. They have four children and 11 grandchildren.To help celebrate their monumen... Luther College Announces the Spring 2023 Dean's List
Congratulations to Newelle Dalton of Urbana, IA, who has been named to Luther College Dean's List for the 2023 spring semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, Dalton must earn a semester grad...
Queen of Saints Cluster announces new information
The Cluster of five parishes in Southern Benton County, IA including:Immaculate Conception, Van HorneSt. John, BlairstownSt. Michael, NorwaySt. Patrick, WatkinsSt. Paul, NewhallNew information:Rev. Ja...
The Open Book
Oh, Snap!Photography is on my mind this week for a few reasons, but mainly because my daughter just had her Senior Pictures taken. An emotional milestone to say the least! Photographs are ... The Open Book: Peace and Quiet
I enjoyed some quiet time weeding the library flower beds this week, and my mind started wandering. I began to mentally list some of my favorites: favorite cookbooks, soundtracks, textbooks, mys...