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Nonprofit Offers $1,000 for College to 45 Winners

Program Also Provides Education on College Financing and PlanningIowa high school and college students, as well as their parents or guardians, have a chance at one of 45 scholarship awards deposited i...

Class of 1963 Meets

Members of the class of 1963 met Tuesday morning for coffee/breakfast at Vinton Family Restaurant.  Those attending were Glenn Geater, Carl Evans,  Rick Geater, Sharon Rhinehart, Janet & Dick Wil...

What We're Reading: The Price of Salt

Sometimes, going back into the past is a great way to find a new book. I've recently been reading books originally published in the 1950's and were considered "ahead of their time." This week's gem is...

What We're Reading: Diva

This weekend I started reading ‘Diva’ by Daisy Goodwin. This book is inspired by the true story of Maria Callas, the gifted soprano whose professional career in opera began in 1941 and spanned sev...

College of the Ozarks releases Dean and President’s Lists for Fall 2023

The College of the Ozarks has released the official President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2023 semester.The Dean’s list includes those students whose grade point average for 15 or more credi...

What We're Reading: VPL Staff Book Chats: West with Giraffes

I learned something very interesting with the reading of this book: not only should you not judge a book by its cover, you should also not judge a book by its title!From the time this book arrived in ...

LOCAL STUDENTS NAMED TO PRESIDENT'S AND DEANS' LISTS AT DRAKE UNIVERSITY

The following local student has been named to the Deans' and President's Lists at Drake University: Jaired Lyons, of Atkins, Zimpleman College of Business, Dean's List To be eligible for the Deans' ...

What We're Reading: VPL Staff Book Chats: A Court of Thorns and Roses

I had convinced myself that I was not a fantasy reader, but this year I told myself I need to have an open mind and try new things. I have fully accepted this challenge and have read “Divine Rivals...

Kirkwood Recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars

Kirkwood Community College has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of ...

University of Dubuque Announces Winter 2023 Graduates

The University of Dubuque held a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Commencement Ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, and a Winter Commencement Ceremony at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14,...
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