What We're Reading: Cheerleaders

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
January 9, 2025 5:27 pm

I recently read a young adult murder mystery by Kara Thomas titled 'The Cheerleaders.' It was a Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Readers' Favorite Young Adult Fiction in 2018.

Scholarship Opportunity for Iowa High School Juniors

VINTON TODAY
January 9, 2025 2:28 pm

The Hoover Presidential Foundation will award over $60,000 in scholarships to Iowa students this year. This is the 28th year of the annual Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award, a scholarship program for Iowa high school juniors.

Wilson named to BVU's Fall 2024 Dean's List

BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY
January 8, 2025 2:14 pm

Margaret Wilson was named to Buena Vista University's Fall 2024 Dean's List. Wilson was among more than 560 students named to the Dean's List this semester.

Women in Agriculture have an opportunity to share your experienxes

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
January 8, 2025 11:52 am

Women in AgricultureJoin a focus group! Join Extension Staff and other women in agriculture to share your experiences, ideas, and needs as we work together to support women in agriculture.

What We're Reading: "What Does It Feel Like"

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
January 8, 2025 11:51 am

I just finished reading what could be the shortest adult book I have ever read! In a large font, and only 120 pages; it can be read in just over an hour.

Registration Open for Spring Scholarship Opportunity for Iowa Families

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
January 7, 2025 11:49 am

Program Provides $1,000 to Winners and Education on College Financing and Planning for EveryoneIowa high school and college students, as well as their parents or guardians, have a chance at one of 45 scholarship awards deposited into an ISave 529 (formerly College Savings Iowa) account.

What We're Reading: My Year of Rest and Relaxation

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
January 7, 2025 11:49 am

I love when my holds appear on the @libby.app after months of waiting! Ottessa Moshfegh's 'My Year of Rest and Relaxation' was a strange read and worth the wait.

Charles & Helen Yundt Charitable Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications

VINTON TODAY
January 6, 2025 6:55 pm

The Charles and Helen Yundt Charitable Foundation is accepting applications for the 2025 Traditional and Non-Traditional scholarship program. Recipients will receive a minimum scholarship of $1,000.

LaPorte City's Hawkin's Memorial Library January Newsletter

HAWKINS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
December 31, 2024 11:28 am

What we're reading: 'The Frozen River'

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 30, 2024 10:59 pm

This month I read 'The Frozen River' by Ariel Lawhon, my selection for our library's Community Book Club. Set in late-1700's Maine, we meet Martha Ballard, a powerhouse of a woman, mother, and midwife.