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Kirkwood Community College graduates announced
The 2025 Kirkwood Community College Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in downtown Cedar Rapids. Congratulations to all the Kirkwood graduates! Atkins, IA Morgan Bauer, Associate of Applied Science Morgan Bauer, Diploma Emily Colby, Associate of
Wolf receives Martin & Julie Games Cheer and Dance Scholarship at Upper Iowa
Julie Games of West Union, Iowa, presented the Martin & Julie Games Cheer and Dance Scholarship to 2025 recipient Madelyn Wolf of Atkins, Iowa. A dedicated member of the Peacock Cheer and Dance team, Madelyn is entering her senior year and is pursuing business administration, marketing, and public relationsUpper Iowa University (UIU) celebrated academic excellence during its annual Honors and Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 12, at the Fayette Campus.
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What We're Reading: True Biz
I recently reread 'True Biz' by Sara Novic, my choice for May's Community Book Club. This novel was my favorite read of 2023; it is a celebratory amalgam of deaf culture, teenage angst, punk rock, and our overarching need for human connection and community. I'll share some praise from a couple of my favorite authors:"This is my favorite kind of novel, fascinating and smart and brimming with contrasts. Shellsburg Public Library in search of Assistant Librarian
Shellsburg Public Library is hiring an assistant librarian. Looking for part-time work, love helping people and enjoy creating fun programs? SPL has a position that will start Mid July and will be 10 hours per week. Qualifications are strong customer service skills, must have flexibility to work til 6:00 pm and Saturdays 9-11. Qualifications are: enjoy working with kids and helping plan activities and programs and knowledge of Microsoft office program. What We're Reading: Iron Flame
Just finished Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros — book 2 in the Empyrean series.OMG Violet Sorrengail’s second year at Basgiath War College is even more intense! Action? Twists? That CLIFFHANGER? I couldn’t put it down. If you loved Fourth Wing, you need this sequel in your life.~Kellie Roberts, Children's Librarian
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54 Nursing Graduates Honored at Nursing Pinning Ceremony
On May 16, Mount Mercy University pinned over 50 nursing graduates at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony. Graduates Grace Lamont ’25 and Anna Horsfall ‘25 were featured as student speakers at the event. The Sister Mary Edward McConohy Nursing Award, which signifies high scholastic ability, professional integrity and the spirit of nursing, was given to Maddy Reid ’25.
Concordia Nebraska confers degrees to 2025 graduates
On May 10, Concordia University, Nebraska awarded undergraduate and graduate degrees to more than 430 individuals. The class of 2025 was honored during an undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremony.Dr. Gene Edward Veith, writer and retired professor of literature, delivered this year’s commencement address. Veith previously served as the Provost of Patrick Henry College and a Professor of English at Concordia University Wisconsin.
Moving Sale - (Thursday-Saturday) May 22-24
A moving sale will be held from Thursday-Saturday, May 22-24 at 805 W. 17th St., Vinton. Hours will be:Thursday 3-7Friday 9-5Saturday 9-1Antiques, garden items, furniture, household, misc.You don't want to miss this sale!
Aubrey Gates named to USF Spring 2025 Dean's List
The University of Sioux Falls congratulates 515 students who made the Spring 2025 Dean's List. Aubrey Gates of La Porte City, IA, was named to the University of Sioux Falls Spring 2025 Dean's List. Gates is majoring in Exercise Science.Gates was among 515 students named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List.
What We’re Reading: Olive Kitteridge
Halfway through 'Olive Kitteridge', and I already feel like Elizabeth Strout has dethroned my last favorite novel (The Wedding People by Alison Espach). This book is a gem—thirteen interconnected stories revolving around the unforgettable Olive Kitteridge. Strout's writing style reminds me of Anne Tyler: she elevates the ordinary into something extraordinary, revealing how we're all subtly bound together, much like the game “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.
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