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Community Foundation of NE Iowa’s Scholarship Application Deadline March 8
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa’s (CFNEIA) 2023 scholarship application deadline is 8:00 p.m. on March 8. Students may apply for scholarships available through CFNEIA at www.cf...
SHELLSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY has EXCITING NEWS!!!!
YAY!!! I'm so excited about this one... Anna has spent the better part of last week updating our website, connecting all the links and making it so much easier to use! Go to https://www.shellsbur...
Book Review: A Pho Love Story
A Pho Love StoryBy Loan LeReviewed by Connie Bennett, Vinton Public Library ClerkYoung Adult FictionImagine coming to a new country as a war refugee, and being perceived here as the enemy, even though... Scholarships Available for Benton County High School Graduating Seniors
Once again, Benton Soil & Water Conservation District (Benton SWCD) will be recognizing up to three students interested in conservation and agriculture by offering scholarships. Benton County High...
Book Review: Lincoln and His Boys
Lincoln and His BoysBy Rosemary WellsJunior FictionReviewed By Connie BennettI’ll bet you think you know all there is to know about Abraham Lincoln, don't you? Well, surprise! I was looking for a bo... UW-Platteville announces Dean's List
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean's List, honoring those full-time students who earned high honors in the fall 2022 semester.College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Ag...
Powerline Students Ortner and Devries awarded Scholarships
Northwest Iowa Community College announced students who were awarded scholarships based on their desire to enter the lineman profession, academic achievement and leadership qualities.Students in the ... United Way Now Taking Appointments for Critical Community Service
Scheduling for VITA, a free tax preparation program, now availableUnited Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) opened its free service; Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to the public on Thursday, Jan...
Book Review: A Man called Ove
A Man called OveBy Fredrik BackmanAdult FictionReviewed by Connie Bennett First of all, don't try to tell me that you've "never heard of it", ...
Book Reviews: A Trio of Children's Books
In a nod to Black History Month, I will be reviewing books that highlight the viewpoints of People of Color. Since children are colorblind to skin tone, I'm starting the month with ...