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Book Review: A Pho Love Story
A Pho Love StoryBy Loan LeReviewed by Connie Bennett, Vinton Public Library ClerkYoung Adult FictionImagine coming to a new country as a war refugee, and being perceived here as the enemy, even though... Scholarships Available for Benton County High School Graduating Seniors
Once again, Benton Soil & Water Conservation District (Benton SWCD) will be recognizing up to three students interested in conservation and agriculture by offering scholarships. Benton County High...
Book Review: Lincoln and His Boys
Lincoln and His BoysBy Rosemary WellsJunior FictionReviewed By Connie BennettI’ll bet you think you know all there is to know about Abraham Lincoln, don't you? Well, surprise! I was looking for a bo... UW-Platteville announces Dean's List
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean's List, honoring those full-time students who earned high honors in the fall 2022 semester.College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Ag...
Powerline Students Ortner and Devries awarded Scholarships
Northwest Iowa Community College announced students who were awarded scholarships based on their desire to enter the lineman profession, academic achievement and leadership qualities.Students in the ... United Way Now Taking Appointments for Critical Community Service
Scheduling for VITA, a free tax preparation program, now availableUnited Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) opened its free service; Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to the public on Thursday, Jan...
Book Review: A Man called Ove
A Man called OveBy Fredrik BackmanAdult FictionReviewed by Connie Bennett First of all, don't try to tell me that you've "never heard of it", ...
Book Reviews: A Trio of Children's Books
In a nod to Black History Month, I will be reviewing books that highlight the viewpoints of People of Color. Since children are colorblind to skin tone, I'm starting the month with ... University of Iowa Fall 2022 Graduates
The following are the University of Iowa 2022 Fall Graduates of Benton County:AtkinsRiley Pfiffner, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary EducationBelle PlaineBrandon Mantz, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics Teach...
UNI's Dean's List for Fall 2022
Below are the students from Benton County who made it on the Dean's List of the University of Northern Iowa for the fall of 2022. AtkinsTabatha BargerIsaac CretinNathan EttlemanEmily FinnJosiah L...