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Scholarships Available for High School Graduating Seniors

Once again, Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) is partnering with Benton Soil & Water Conservation District (Benton SWCD) to foster the higher education endeavors of Iowa students interested in conservation and agriculture by offering scholarships.
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What We're Reading: The Midnight Library

What a fantastic book to read and ponder while we enter the new year and well anytime for that matter. Allow me to share a brief glimpse into Nora Seeds’ life of choices.

Mount Mercy University congratulates December 2024 graduates

The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in December. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages and faiths a challenging, practical education that inspires them to discover knowledge, build community and live their values.
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What We're Reading: The Silence Between Us

VPL staff recently read 'The Silence Between Us' by Alison Gervais, a young adult novel that follows Maya, a senior in high school who is deaf. Maya has recently moved to a new state and must attend a hearing school.

Clarke University Announces Fall 2024 Dean's List

Clarke University is proud to announce that 237 students earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have earned a 3.
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What We're Reading: City of Night Birds

A fan of ballet? Check out the current book I am reading by Juhea Kim titled 'City of Night Birds.'"Painting a vivid portrait of the Russian ballet world, where cutthroat ambition, ever-shifting politics, and sublime artistry collide, City of Night Birds unveils the making of a dancer with both profound intimacy and breathtaking scope.
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What We're Reading: Cheerleaders

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.
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