What We're Reading: The Correspondent

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 21, 2026 3:06 pm

Review of 'The Correspondent' by Virginia Evans:This book was told entirely through the exchange of letters between Sybil Van Antwerp and her many friend, relatives and even a few enemies.

Kirkwood Foundation Launches $15 Million Campaign to Strengthen Student Success

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
April 21, 2026 3:06 pm

Initial campaign gifts include a transformational $3 million donation from the Tippie familyThe Kirkwood Foundation has announced the public launch of “The Community’s College — The Community’s Future,” a $15 million fundraising campaign to expand scholarships, enhance healthcare programs, and strengthen the workforce across Kirkwood Community College's seven-county service area.

Hawkeye Community College Commencement Ceremony Set for May 8

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
April 20, 2026 2:13 pm

The Hawkeye Community College commencement ceremony is set for Friday, May 8, at 7:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the McLeod Center on the University of Northern Iowa campus, located at 2501 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls.

What We're Reading: Blood on Her Tongue

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 17, 2026 12:03 pm

I don’t usually gravitate toward audiobooks, but 'Blood on Her Tongue' by Johanna van Veen completely pulled me in—and a huge part of that was the narrator.

Iowa's annual frog and toad survey begins in April 2025 survey results available

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
April 15, 2026 11:46 am

Volunteers with Iowa’s frog and toad survey have been collecting important information for more than 35 years, documenting population trends, identifying places with data gaps, and how changing land use and fluctuating levels of precipitation impacts the amphibians.

George G Lucky American Legion Post 57 announces Community Service Award

GEORGE G. LUCKEY POST 57
April 14, 2026 6:21 pm

The George G. Luckey Post 57 of Vinton, in coordination with the Vinton-Shellsburg High School, has established a Community Service Award to recognize one senior and one underclass student for the school year 2025-26.

What We're Reading: A Court of Mist and Fury

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 9, 2026 12:30 pm

A couple of years ago, I read the 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' series by Sarah J. Maas. With the announcement of upcoming books, I knew I needed a refresh before diving into Book 6.

What We're Reading: Chocolat

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 8, 2026 12:54 pm

I'm currently reading 'Chocolat,' the 1998 novel by Joanne Harris about Vianne Rocher, a woman who moves into a rural French community with her young daughter and opens a chocolate shop during Lent.

Recognize Iowa's Next Generation of Leaders

SECRETARY OF STATE
April 7, 2026 12:30 pm

Know a student who’s making an impact? Don’t forget, nominations for the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award (JLYLA) are still open. This award honors Iowa students leading through service and civic engagement, inspired by the legacy of Congressman John Lewis.

What We're Reading: Life: A Love Story

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 7, 2026 11:31 am

New to our library's collection is 'Life: A Love Story,' the latest by beloved women's fiction author Elizabeth Berg. Like Virginia Evan's breakout hit 'The Correspondent,' this novel is also told primarily through letter-writing.