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What we're reading: Forrest Gump

Review of 'Forrest Gump' by Winston Groom:**This review contains spoilers**My last challenge for Adventures in Bookclubbing was to read a book that had been made into a movie. Since I hadn't read 'For...

What We're Reading: Carmilla

“Pre-dating Dracula by twenty-six years, Carmilla is the original vampire story, steeped in gothic romance and simmering tension.” —GoodreadsJ. Sheridan Le Fanu’s 'Carmilla' is a short but str...
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Hoover Presidential Foundation Opens Nominations for Uncommon Service Awards

The Hoover Presidential Foundation is now accepting nominations for its annual Herbert Hoover Uncommon Public Service Awards, recognizing one member of the Iowa House of Representatives and one member...

SUMMER VINTON PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT JOBS!

Applications are available at the Vinton Recreation Center, www.vprdzone.com, and at the V/S High School Guidance Office. For more information, contact Vinton Parks and Recreation Department at 31...

What We're Reading: The Burning Library

I chose my latest novel based upon its book cover and title. The cover states “A deadly rivalry. A chilling secret. One woman who can decipher the truth.” 'The Burning Library' by Gilly Macmillan ...
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Storey Kenworthy & Workspace Foundation Accepting Applications for Grants

Applications accepted February 1st-March 31stStorey Kenworthy & Workspace Foundation for Giving is pleased to announce that they are now accepting grant applications from eligible non-profit organ...

What We're Reading: Too Old For This

Review of 'Too Old For This' by Samantha DowningThe cover of this book attracted me at first, when a friend returned it to our library. When the patron told me how much she had enjoyed it, I had to ha...

Iowa State University 2025 Fall Dean's List announced

AtkinsBrady Dixon Gammill, Undergraduate, Aerospace Engineering, B.S.Belle PlaineMia L Brecht, Undergraduate, Agricultural Business, B.S.Maddox Purk, Undergraduate, Environmental Science, B.S. (A...
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What We're Reading: While We're Young

My pick for this month's Adventures in Bookclubbing 'Page to Screen' theme was 'While We're Young' by K. L. Walther. This book is a young adult, modern retelling of the John Hughes favorite 'Ferris Bu...

Iowa House panel narrows bill allowing four-year degrees at community colleges

By Brooke DraisleyLegislation allowing Iowa community colleges to offer four-year degrees in some subjects — an idea strongly opposed by Iowa private colleges — was narrowed Wednesday before passi...
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