What we're reading: All Fours

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
January 28, 2025 2:45 pm

'All Fours' by Miranda July was an odyssey down the turbulent road known as perimenopause but also a quiet nod to Virginia Wolfe's 'A Room of One's Own.

Antole named to Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
January 27, 2025 4:14 pm

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) recognizes the following students' academic achievement in being named to the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester:James Antole, KeystoneStudents who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.

Area Students named to SDSU Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
January 27, 2025 4:14 pm

Zena Leigh Aragon of Vinton and Sophie Krueger of   Atkins were named to South Dakota State University dean's list for the fall of 2024 .A total of 865 full-time and 190 part-time students qualified for the President's Academic Honors list for the 2024 fall semester at Dakota State University.

University of Dubuque Fall Semester 2024 Academic Dean's List

UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
January 24, 2025 4:30 pm

The University of Dubuque congratulates the following students on being appointed to the Fall Semester 2024 Academic Dean's List.  Full-time students in good academic standing (registered for and having earned 12 or more letter grade credits for the term) who earn a term grade point average of 3.

Hoover Presidential Foundation Accepting Nominations for Uncommon Public Service

VINTON TODAY
January 23, 2025 11:48 am

The Hoover Presidential Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Uncommon Public Service Award. The due date for submissions is February 28, 2025.

What We're Reading: You Are Here

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
January 23, 2025 11:48 am

Fans of poetry will enjoy this diverse collection of poetry edited and introduced by Ada Limon titled 'You are Here: Poetry in the Natural World.' This collection is one of five books the director, Kelly Henkle, chose as part of the NEA Big Read 2025 list of books we are showcasing at the library.

Luther College announces Fall 2024 Dean's List

LUTHER COLLEGE
January 23, 2025 11:48 am

Two area students are part of Luther College’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List includes 611 students; 132 first-years, 105 sophomores, 160 juniors and 214 seniors.

What We're Reading: The Heart of Winter

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
January 21, 2025 12:15 pm

This weekend I read Jonathan Evison's latest novel 'The Heart of Winter.' It is a lovely homage to the 70-year marriage between Ruth and Abe, college sweethearts whose story didn't exactly begin with love at first sight.

University of Dubuque Announces Winter 2024 Graduates

UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
January 21, 2025 12:15 pm

The University of Dubuque held a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Commencement Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 6, 2024, and a Winter Commencement Ceremony at 3:00 p.

What We're Reading: There Are Rivers in the Sky

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
January 19, 2025 5:01 pm

‘More and more, he comes to realize that people fall into three camps: those who hardly, if ever, see beauty, even when it strikes them between the eyes; those who recognize it only when it is made apparent to them; and those rare souls who find beauty everywhere they turn, even in the most unexpected places.