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Book Review: The House at the end of Hope Street
The House at the end of Hope Street by Menna Van PraagI read this quirky book in a weekend. It was quick and easy, but with some dark undertones. The first page caught my attention with some very descriptive language about a mysterious, shadowy house that people can only see if they need the house. And Alba needs the house. The older lady who answers the door has some very strict rules, including the one that states that a visitor can only stay for ninety-nine nights. Upper Iowa University December 2023 Graduates
Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its December 2023 graduates.Jacob Reineke, Belle Plaine, IABachelor of SciencePublic AdministrationCum Laude MeritumHannah M Bridgewater, Walker, IABachelor of ArtsElementary EducationSumma Cum LaudeMadison Amethyst Jane Krone, Walker, IABachelor of ScienceHuman Resources MgmtMagna Cum Lau
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Iowa Connections Academy Opens Enrollment for 2024-2025 School Year
Iowa’s leading tuition-free online public school with over a decade of experience educating Iowa students expands college and career course offering Iowa Connections Academy, a tuition-free online public school, is currently enrolling students for the 2024-2025 school year. As a leading full-time virtual school, Iowa Connections Academy serves approximately 1,400 students in grades K-12 across the state in partnership with the CAM Community School District.
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZE STUDENTS IN TOP 2 PERCENT RANKINGS
Area students rank among Top 2% at Iowa State UniversityThe following area students are ranked among the Top 2% of students in their college at Iowa State University. Two colleges are listed for those students who have majors located in more than one college (for example, business and human sciences) and who rank among the Top 2% of students in both.
Kirkwood, UNI Sign Agreement to Offer 2+2 Music Degree
Kirkwood Community College and the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) School of Music have signed an agreement for a unique partnership allowing students to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Music. The 2+2 articulation agreement opens doors for students to seamlessly transition from an Associate of Applied Arts in Music at Kirkwood to a comprehensive Bachelor of Arts in Music at UNI, fostering a well-rounded and enriched musical education.
Nominations Open for Iowa's Pulled Pork Madness Bracket
March Madness is almost here for college basketball fans, and that means it’s time for Pulled Pork Madness for Iowans who love delicious pulled pork sandwiches. The Iowa Pork Producers Association is accepting nominations for the restaurant that serves up Iowa’s best pulled pork sandwich. The annual contest started Friday morning. Nominations can be made at the Iowa Pork Producers Association website, IowaPork.
Planning for Education After High School
By Dan CluteIowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation(Feburary 29, 2024) - Does your student know exactly what path to take after high school? Deciding which option is best and planning how to pay for it can be challenging for many families. As with many major decisions in life, planning for the next step can have a large effect on success. Families with high school and middle school students can use these tips to start.
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 into a College Savings Iowa account.Registration for the ISL Education Lending Scholarship is open now through March 29. Registration is available at www.
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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 Williams, Elsie Goodell, Anna Mae Tharp and Rosie Boisen. They kindly remembered the loss of 2 classmates, Linda Cole and Karen Halva. Classmates are reminded of the coffee on the last Tuesday of each month at 930 am.
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 a love story between two women available on the Libby app: "The Price of Salt" by Patricia Highsmith. Highsmith's writing style captured the main character, Therese Belivet, in such a manner that I completely understood her sense of displacement and awkwardness in the world.
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