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A Ghoulishly Good Way to Save for Future Educational Expenses
This Halloween season, State Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding families not to let the fright of future educational costs send shivers down their spine. Instead, take the scare out of saving by openin...
Celebrate Photographer Appreciation Month with Keep Iowa Beautiful's Contest
In recognition of Photographer Appreciation Month, Keep Iowa Beautiful is inviting photographers of all skill levels to enter the 16th Annual Keep Iowa Beautiful Photography Contest. The contest hig...
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IA Dept. of Ag. Urges Iowans to be on the Lookout for Spotted Lanternflies
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is asking Iowans to be on the lookout for spotted lanternfly (SLF) insects. The colorful but invasive and destructive insect is native t... What We're Reading: Life, & Death, & Giants
I recently read ‘Life, & Death, & Giants’ by Ron Rindo. This remarkable novel tells the story of Gabriel Fisher, an unusually large baby born into, yet outside of, an Amish community ... Upper Iowa University Announces Summer 2025 Dean's List
Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean’s List for the 2025 Summer Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average and be enrolled as a full-time student....
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Upcoming Iowa DOT Auction
The Iowa Department of Transportation will be holding an online auction. Bid on a selection of vehicles and equipment, plus special items, beginning Saturday, November 1, through Saturday, November...
What We're Reading: I Feel Bad About My Neck and Other Thoughts on Being a Woman
I recently read 'I Feel Bad About My Neck and Other Thoughts on Being a Woman' by Nora Ephron, and I was immediately drawn in by the title—mostly because, truthfully, my neck was the first part... What We're Reading: Regretting You
Whenever I hear about a book-to-movie adaptation, I immediately want to jump on the bandwagon — read the book first, then enjoy the movie!So when I saw the trailer for 'Regretting You,' I thoug...
What We're Reading: Bewilderment
I recently read ‘Bewilderment’ by Richard Powers, my choice for Vinton’s Big Read. This novel is set in the near-future and blurs the lines between literary fiction and science fiction. The... Fall Care of Newly Planted Trees
Proper Care Now Contributes to Success Next SpringAs autumn settles over Iowa, it’s easy to think gardening season is winding down. But for trees — especially those newly planted — fall is a cri...
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