.jpg)
.jpg)
advertiser content
.jpg)
Et Cetera
What We're Reading: Broken Country
Review of 'Broken Country' by Clare Leslie HallFrank always said that he had been in love with Beth since he was thirteen years old, riding the school bus. Frank and his younger brother, Jimmy, l... The Gift of Traffic Safety
The holiday season is a time for togetherness and we at the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB), want everyone to get home to their loved ones safely. While most Iowans never...
.jpg)
Holiday Plant Care
Keep the season fresh and festive with tips from an extension consumer horticulture specialistHoliday plants bring color and life to our homes during the winter months. From the scent of a fresh-cut C... What We're Reading: Such a Fun Age
The old adage “the road to hell is paved with good intentions” sang loudly throughout Kiley Reid's 'Such a Fun Age.' Reid created everyday characters who navigate class and privilege constant... What We're Reading: The Anxious Generation
I finally read 'The Anxious Generation' by Jonathan Haidt, and it completely changed how I think about phones, social media, and childhood.The book moves through four sections—A Tidal Wave, The...
Home Gardening Webinar Series Returns Jan. 8
Registration is open for the educational gardening seriesThe Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will again host its annual Home Gardening Webinar Series, which wil... What We're Reading: The Tenant
Review of 'The Tenant' by Freida McFadden:Wow! What a thriller; kept me guessing until the very last page!Blake and Krista live together as a very happily engaged couple in a lovely brownstone that he... What We're Reading: I Make My Own Fun
I couldn’t pass on 'I Make My Own Fun' by Hannah Beer—between the title and the cover art, I was sold instantly. What a funny, delightfully weird read about celebrity stardom and fangirl culture!M...
What We're Reading: Blob
A patron asked me if I read romance novels recently. I told them no—unless you count the book I am currently reading on the Libby App: 'Blob: A Love Story' by Maggie Su. It features a sent... $1,000 scholarships available for students in Wisconsin and Iowa
Alliant Energy seeks applications for its 2025 Innovation Scholarships. Across Iowa and Wisconsin, up to 25 students will receive $1,000 scholarships to further their academic goals. Applic...
advertiser content