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What We're Reading: Bunny

I don’t often do a happy dance, but when I spotted 'Bunny' by Mona Awad waiting to be labeled at the circulation desk, I practically jumped out of my skin with glee.
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What we're reading: Heartwood

Review of 'Heartwood' by Amity GaigeThis was easily one of the top books I've read this year! What starts out as the desire of a middle-aged lady to walk the Appalachian Trail turns into a powerful page-turner.

UW-La Crosse announces summer 2025 graduates

The following area students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in August.   The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of 13 four-year institutions comprising the Universities of Wisconsin.
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What We're Reading: Britfield & the Lost Crown

‘Britfield & the Lost Crown’ by C.R. StewartI wish that one of our younger patrons had told me about this book series much sooner! Set in England, an orphanage housing 56 children from ages 5 to 16, Weatherly is a 16th century castle, seven stories high.

Notes from the Past: Reminiscences

The Vinton Eagle; 1855 - 1905 Semi-Centennial NumberReminiscencesBy T. S. Palmer Los Angeles, Cal., Nov. 10, 1904Editor of the Eagle: Dear Sir - I received your request to send some items of early history of Vinton and Benton Counties.

Palmer College of Chiropractic Names Dean's List

The following area student was named to the 2025 Spring Trimester Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic's main campus in Davenport, Iowa. Keegan Kopperdryer of Center Point.
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What We're Reading: The Shining

One of my favorite films to watch every Autumn is 'The Shining' directed by Stanley Kubrick, so I finally decided it was time to read the Stephen King novel it was adapted from.

Regular, small savings deposits add up for college

By Christine HensleyIowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board chairOctober 8, 2025 - Many families want to save for their children's education but are uncertain how to start, especially if budgets are tight.
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What We're Reading: White Oleander

If you enjoy pairing books with their film adaptations, Janet Fitch’s 'White Oleander' is a powerful read to add to your list.This haunting novel follows Astrid, a young girl navigating the Los Angeles foster care system after her mother—a brilliant but narcissistic poet—is imprisoned for murder.
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What We're Reading: Songs for Other People's Weddings

Review of ‘Songs for Other People’s Weddings’ by David Levithan, songs by Jens LekmanThis is a brand-new book in adult fiction, centering on wedding singer ‘J.
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