What Drives You?

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
February 27, 2023 12:47 pm

Do you have a pet peeve that you just wish other drivers would stop doing? Many times these little irritations can cause serious problems on the road. Tell us what's bugging you (but keep it clean) in three lines of 18 characters or less Roadside Chat uses the wide network of dynamic message boards on state highways to display conversation-starting safety messages and the current highway fatality count.

Community Foundation of NE Iowa's Scholarship Application Deadline March 8

CFNEIA
February 22, 2023 12:47 pm

 The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa’s (CFNEIA) 2023 scholarship application deadline is 8:00 p.m. on March 8. Students may apply for scholarships available through CFNEIA at www.

SHELLSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY has EXCITING NEWS!!!!

SHELLSBURG TODAY
February 21, 2023 1:13 pm

YAY!!! I'm so excited about this one... Anna has spent the better part of last week updating our website, connecting all the links and making it so much easier to use! Go to https://www.

Book Review: A Pho Love Story

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
February 20, 2023 11:59 am

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 you only want safety for your family, and a new start.

Scholarships Available for Benton County High School Graduating Seniors

BENTON SWCD
February 16, 2023 7:05 pm

Once again, Benton Soil & Water Conservation District (Benton SWCD) will be recognizing up to three students interested in conservation and agriculture by offering scholarships.

Book Review: Lincoln and His Boys

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
February 10, 2023 1:40 pm

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 book highlighting Lincoln, since his birthday was this last Sunday, and I found this book for young people! Written by Rosemary Wells, this book includes beautiful illustrations by Irish artist P.

UW-Platteville announces Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
February 9, 2023 1:51 pm

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 Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts and Education require grade-point averages of 3.

Powerline Students Ortner and Devries awarded Scholarships

VINTON TODAY
February 8, 2023 10:34 pm

Northwest Iowa Community College announced  students who were awarded scholarships based on their desire to enter the lineman profession, academic achievement and leadership qualities.

United Way Now Taking Appointments for Critical Community Service

VINTON TODAY
February 8, 2023 11:56 am

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 19 by taking appointments online and over the phone.

Book Review: A Man called Ove

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
February 6, 2023 10:46 am

 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", because that is almost impossible!  This book was first published in Great Britain in 2014, and then in paperback form in 2015 by First Washington Square Press, NY.