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What we're reading: A work in Progress
Meet Barrett! He stopped by the library to return a book—and not just any book. He told the Children's Librarian how much he loved reading 'A Work in Progress' by Jarrett Lerner. Barrett liked ... Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair Parade Entry Applications Available
Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) has posted entry applications for the Aug. 11th Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair Parade on the departmental website at dva.iowa.gov.All veteran...
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Happy 50th Anniversary George and Diane Kristjanson
George and Diane Kristjanson will observe their 50th anniversary this month.The couple were married June 25, 1975 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Marion, Iowa.They are parents to four children and seve... What We're Reading: Books by Kevin Wilson
I recently read two books by Kevin Wilson, and he really surprised me as an author. With ‘Nothing To See Here,’ I anticipated a quirky and colorful appetizer of a book. It ended up being so i... Loras College Announces 2025 Graduates
Loras College has announced the names of students who earned a bachelor's degree or master's degree in 2025. Of Shellsburg, Madi Atkinson...
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What We're Reading: My Dark Vanessa
In college, I was mesmerized by 'Lolita' by Vladimir Nabokov—it was the late '90s, and it struck me as a dark, twisted romance. But after reading 'My Dark Vanessa' by Kate Elizabeth Russell, my... Hawkeye Community College Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List
Hawkeye Community College announces the Dean's List for the spring 2025 semester. The Dean's List is an official recognition of outstanding academic accomplishment by full-time students. To make the D...
Iowa State University announces spring 2025 Dean’s List
More than 11,300 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2025 spring semester Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List must...
Mount Mercy University congratulates May 2025 graduates
The following students graduated from Mount Mercy in May. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse ...
Hawkeye Community College Launches New Business Administration Associate Degree
Hawkeye Community College is excited to announce a new Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Business Administration, designed specifically for working adults looking to advance in their career...
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