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What We're Reading: The Silence Between Us
VPL staff recently read 'The Silence Between Us' by Alison Gervais, a young adult novel that follows Maya, a senior in high school who is deaf. Maya has recently moved to a new state and must attend a hearing school. Maya is not thrilled since she now has to have a translator follow her to all of her classes making it so that she can't just blend into the classroom. Clarke University Announces Fall 2024 Dean's List
Clarke University is proud to announce that 237 students earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have earned a 3.65 grade-point average or above, on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of 12 graded undergraduate hours. For more information, contact the Clarke University Marketing and Communication Office at marketing@clarke.
What We're Reading: City of Night Birds
A fan of ballet? Check out the current book I am reading by Juhea Kim titled 'City of Night Birds.'"Painting a vivid portrait of the Russian ballet world, where cutthroat ambition, ever-shifting politics, and sublime artistry collide, City of Night Birds unveils the making of a dancer with both profound intimacy and breathtaking scope. Mysterious and alluring, passionate and virtuosic, Juhea Kim’s second novel is an affecting meditation on love, forgiveness, and the making of an artist in a turbulent world. Hawkeye Community College Announces December 2024 Graduates
The following are Hawkeye Community College fall semester graduates and their programs of study. Graduates are listed in alphabetical order by hometown.ABBREVIATION KEY:AA Associate of ArtsAAA Associate of Applied ArtsAAS Associate of Applied ScienceAS Associate of ScienceCERT CertificateDIPL DiplomaH Honors (3.5-3.74)HH High Honors (GPA 3.75-3.99)PH Presidential Honors (GPA 4.
What We're Reading: Cheerleaders
I recently read a young adult murder mystery by Kara Thomas titled 'The Cheerleaders.' It was a Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Readers' Favorite Young Adult Fiction in 2018. With controversial topics for young adult, the plot had me guessing the whole way through. Five years ago, five cheerleaders died in 3 different tragic accidents, and the High School wants to hold a memorial. Scholarship Opportunity for Iowa High School Juniors
The Hoover Presidential Foundation will award over $60,000 in scholarships to Iowa students this year. This is the 28th year of the annual Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award, a scholarship program for Iowa high school juniors. The deadline to submit an application is April 1, 2025.As many as 15 students will be chosen for the program with each receiving a $1,500 scholarship.
Wilson named to BVU's Fall 2024 Dean's List
Margaret Wilson was named to Buena Vista University's Fall 2024 Dean's List. Wilson was among more than 560 students named to the Dean's List this semester.The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester.
Women in Agriculture have an opportunity to share your experienxes
Women in AgricultureJoin a focus group! Join Extension Staff and other women in agriculture to share your experiences, ideas, and needs as we work together to support women in agriculture. Vinton - January 11, 2025 at 10:00 amHiawatha - January 23, 2025 at 6:00 pmMonticello - January 28, 2025 at 6:00 pmVirtual - January 30, 2025 at 12:00 pmLearn more and register at go.
What We're Reading: "What Does It Feel Like"
I just finished reading what could be the shortest adult book I have ever read! In a large font, and only 120 pages; it can be read in just over an hour. "What Does It Feel Like" by Sophia Kinsella is a real keeper! Goodreads gives it a 4.32/5 but I'd rate it a bit higher; it was difficult to think of any ways that it could be improved.Eve Monroe is an acclaimed author, working on her 7th novel, but her well of inspiration has run dry. Registration Open for Spring Scholarship Opportunity for Iowa Families
Program Provides $1,000 to Winners and Education on College Financing and Planning for EveryoneIowa high school and college students, as well as their parents or guardians, have a chance at one of 45 scholarship awards deposited into an ISave 529 (formerly College Savings Iowa) account.Registration for the ISL Education Lending Scholarship is open now through March 31.