What We're Reading: True Biz

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 26, 2025 6:47 pm

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.

Shellsburg Public Library in search of Assistant Librarian

SHELLSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 21, 2025 8:17 pm

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.

What We're Reading: Iron Flame

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 20, 2025 12:19 pm

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.

54 Nursing Graduates Honored at Nursing Pinning Ceremony

MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY
May 20, 2025 12:19 pm

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.

Concordia Nebraska confers degrees to 2025 graduates

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY NEBRASKA
May 19, 2025 2:02 pm

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.

Moving Sale - (Thursday-Saturday) May 22-24

VINTON TODAY
May 19, 2025 2:02 pm

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.

Aubrey Gates named to USF Spring 2025 Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
May 19, 2025 12:10 am

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.

What We're Reading: Olive Kitteridge

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 15, 2025 11:48 am

Halfway through 'Olive Kitteridge', and I already feel like Elizabeth Strout has dethroned my last favorite novel (The Wedding People by Alison Espach).

Virginia's Pick: The Lost Bride Trilogy

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 14, 2025 7:17 pm

Virgina stopped in to recommend Nora Roberts' Lost Bride Trilogy. 'Inheritance' and 'The Mirror' are both available for checkout in regular and large type at Vinton Public Library.

What We're Reading: The Story She left Behind

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 12, 2025 12:07 pm

In the late 1920’s a celebrated author with a troubled past disappears, along with the sequel to her best-selling novel. In 1950s America, her daughter receives a message from England telling her that her mother’s documents along with a personal unopened letter have been found.