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Yard and Garden: Growing and Harvesting Potatoes
Potatoes are a popular crop to grow in home vegetable gardens. However, there’s a lot to know about growing and harvesting potatoes properly. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticultur... 6 Things Parents Need to Know Before Helping with Education Loans
Next year's first college bills are coming out, and students and families are looking for ways to pay for any amount not covered by financial aid, savings or earnings. Many turn to private education l...
The Open Book: Strawberry Pie
Every summer for the 4th of July I make my Grandma Ketchen's strawberry pie. I've got the recipe in Grandma's handwriting, as part of a collection of many of her favorites. It starts with an oil cru... The Open Book: Take a Hike
This summer I'm training for a four-day backpacking trek with my son's Boy Scout Troop. We will be covering a portion of Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail, and will be 'packing-in', meaning we will car... Michael Graduates from Mercy College of Health Sciences
Regan Michael of Norway, Iowa, was conferred an Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography by Mercy College of Health Sciences, 928 6th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, on April 28, 2023.&nb...
Kirkwood Community College graduates announced
The 2023 Kirkwood Community College Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 13, at 10 a.m. at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in downtown Cedar Rapids. Congratulations to all the Kirkwood gradua...
Storey Kenworthy & Workspace Foundation for Giving Accepting Grant Applications
Storey Kenworthy & Workspace Foundation for Giving is pleased to
announce that they are now accepting grant applications from eligible non-profit organizations. The
application window remains ...
Fall Makes President's and Honors List at Iowa Central
We’re excited to announce that Cloey Fall from Vinton has made the Iowa Central President’s List and Honors List for the spring 2023 semester! President's List (4.0 G...
Loras College Announces Spring 2023 Dean's List
Madi Atkinson of Shellsburg was named to the Loras has Dean's List status for the 2023 spring semester. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be...
Ellsworth Community College announces 2023 Spring Team Dean's List
Eighty-six students were named to the Spring 2023 (January to May) Dean's List at Ellsworth Community College. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must have earned a minimum of 12 credit hour...