What We're Reading: Victorian Psyco

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
March 27, 2026 11:51 am

A patron recently stopped in and exclaimed that she was in the mood for a good murder thriller. I laughed—and then quickly agreed! One of the many joys of working at a public library is the incredible range of reading materials constantly available, all free of charge.

What We're Reading: The Forget-Me-Not Library

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
March 26, 2026 7:34 pm

Heather Webber never fails to impress, and she's done it again with this book. In the little community of Forget-Me-Not, Alabama, there is a strange anomaly that occurs when someone is "lost," literally or figuratively.

Hawkeye Community College to Host "Know Before You Go" College Night on April 23

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
March 25, 2026 4:49 pm

Hawkeye Community College will host "Know Before You Go" College Night on Thursday, April 23, 2026, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center, 120 Jefferson St, Waterloo, Iowa.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Celebrates National Agriculture Day

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
March 23, 2026 11:02 pm

National Agriculture Day is March 24, 2026With a fundamental role in teaching, research and extension, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach reflects this year’s National Agriculture Day theme, “Agriculture: Together We Grow.

LIBRARIES: Collections Stewardship Funding Opportunity - Deadline May 11

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
March 23, 2026 10:56 pm

The new NEH Collections Stewardship program funds projects to preserve and make available physical and digital collections important for research, teaching, and public engagement in the humanities.

What We're Reading: It's not Her

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
March 17, 2026 10:03 pm

Review of 'It's Not Her' by Mary Kubica:Another gripping “whodunit” from Mary Kubica.This slow-burn thriller follows Courtney’s present-day storyline alongside Reese’s past, weaving their perspectives together in an addictive, intertwined narrative that slowly reveals shocking truths.

What We're Reading: Kingfisher

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
March 16, 2026 11:46 am

I often tell my co-workers I’ve found a new favorite book, but this time I mean it. 'Kingfisher' by Rozie Kelly has settled itself deep in me and refuses to let go.

ISU Extension Releases New Guide on Urban, Communuty-Scale Composting

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
March 16, 2026 11:46 am

As urban farms and community gardens work to improve productivity, reduce food waste and build healthy soils, on-site composting is becoming more essential.

What We're Reading: Discipline

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
March 12, 2026 12:16 pm

'Discipline' by Larissa Pham is a dark delight, diving deep into obsession, art, power, and the slippery nature of narrative control. Christine’s attempt to reshape herself after the fallout of an affair with her former professor feels both self-aware and self-destructive.

What We're Reading: Massacre Creek

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
March 11, 2026 5:37 pm

Review of 'Massacre Creek' by Wayne C. LeeHappy New Year and saddle up for a brand new adventure! Lane Perry and his younger brother Chris have been through the war, then travel West to search for gold.