Spiders in the Home are No Cause for Worry, According to Insect Expert

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
October 17, 2023 8:52 pm

Spiders or other insects that enter indoors are usually looking for warmthAMES, Iowa — As autumn leaves begin to turn and the temperature begins to drop, people aren’t the only ones looking to get cozy indoors, as many Iowans notice an increase in insect and spider populations around the home during fall.

The Open Book: Lawyers, Guns, Money

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 17, 2023 8:52 pm

Fall is for Mysteries. Growing up, like other girls my age I enjoyed Nancy Drew. I also loved looking through my Grandma's Agatha Christie paperbacks, and in my early teen years I loved Dean Koontz.

IT'S TIME TO RETHINK YOUR DRINK! NEARLY $300K INVESTED IN 2023 PROGRAM

VINTON TODAY
October 14, 2023 10:57 am

Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation supports new water bottle filling stations for 18 Iowa schools and centers and 21 Iowa parks and trails, including a station for Vinton Parks and Rec.

Alliant Energy offers gas safety tips as temperatures drop

ALLIANT ENERGY
October 12, 2023 11:46 am

Smell gas? Move fast! With the arrival of cooler weather, Alliant Energy encourages its customers to be mindful of natural gas safety principles. “Safety is our number one priority,” said Richard Sublett, director of operational compliance and work order management for Alliant Energy.

Dysart Class of 1956 to meet

VINTON TODAY
October 10, 2023 9:46 am

The Dysart class of 1956 is set to meet on Thursday, October 12th at 11:00 AM at the Vinton Family Restaurant in Vinton, Iowa.  They graduated less than 20 in 1956.

Upper Iowa University names Summer 2023 Dean's List Honorees

UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY
October 6, 2023 2:35 pm

Upper Iowa University is proud to announce the Dean’s List for the 2023 summer session.To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Sec. Naig Encourages Propane Consumers to Plan Ahead for Winter Heating Needs

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
October 5, 2023 4:51 pm

With propane prices lower than last year and supply above the five-year average,consumers should make preparations now for colder temperaturesWith propane prices lower than last year and supply above the five-year average, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging propane consumers to make preparations ahead of the arrival of colder temperatures and winter conditions.

The Open Book: My Bookshelf

KELLY HENKLE, LIBRARY DIRECTOR
October 5, 2023 12:10 am

My Bookshelf At Guided Journaling last week, one of our writing prompts involved writing about the last book you read, the one you're currently reading, and the book you'll read next.

An Open Book: Lawyers, Guns, Money

KELLY HENKLE, LIBRARY DIRECTOR
October 3, 2023 10:31 am

Fall is for Mysteries.  Growing up, like other girls my age I enjoyed Nancy Drew.  I also loved looking through my Grandma's Agatha Christie paperbacks, and in my early teen years I loved Dean Koontz.

Kirkwood Recognized as National Work-Based Learning Leader by Department of Ed

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
September 21, 2023 3:26 pm

College’s Workplace Learning Connection named semi-finalist in Career Z Challenge Kirkwood Community College’s Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) has been named a semi-finalist in the U.