Two Area Students on Dutch student-athlete conference fall academic list

CENTRAL COLLEGE
November 17, 2025 11:45 am

Central College landed the second most student-athletes on the fall sports American Rivers Conference all-academic team for the third year in a row with 81 selections announced Friday.

3 Reasons to Choose a Career Before Choosing a College

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
November 16, 2025 1:39 pm

By Mike PosterYou may think of college as a time for a young adult to live on a campus and explore possible careers right after high school. This traditional concept does not always fit a student's circumstances, however.

What We're Reading: House of Beth

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 14, 2025 3:48 am

Weekend Read: 'House of Beth' by Kerry CullenI love when Goodreads gets it right! It suggested 'House of Beth' based on other titles I’ve enjoyed, and it did not disappoint.

Scholarships Are Free Money for College

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
November 12, 2025 12:05 pm

By Juan GarciaIf your family has a current or future college student, this is a great time to look for scholarships that will help offset the cost of an education.

From Service to Civic Engagement: Honoring Iowa Veterans Today and Every Day

SECRETARY OF STATE
November 11, 2025 8:19 pm

This November, we proudly observe Military Family Appreciation Month and Veterans Day, two opportunities to honor the courage and sacrifice of Iowa’s brave military members and their families.

Fall Composting Tips for Gardeners

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
November 7, 2025 11:51 am

Turn over a new leaf by turning leaves into compostGardeners are encouraged to compost leaves this fall to improve soil health. With plenty of leaves, grass clippings and garden debris available, residents can create compost piles that benefit the environment, recycle yard waste and nourish their gardens.

What We're Reading: So Far Gone

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 7, 2025 11:51 am

I recently read 'So Far Gone' by Jess Walter. This book tells the story of Rhys Kinnick, a man so tired of the state of the nation that he goes off-grid.

Treasurer Smith Announces $5,290 ISave 529 Giveaway

IOWA TREASURER
November 6, 2025 12:43 pm

State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating the upcoming holiday season with an ISave 529 Winter Giveaway you will not want to miss! Running through December 31, ISave 529 is giving away a $5,290 contribution to one lucky winner.

History of Benton County Iowa; Vol. I

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
November 6, 2025 12:43 pm

History of Benton County Iowa; Vol. IGreat Expectations Not Realized    Vinton participated in the great expectations of wealth to be realized from the industrial utilization of the pearl products obtained from the fresh-water mussels of Iowa.

What We're Reading: Anni Bot

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 5, 2025 2:58 pm

'Annie Bot' by Sierra Greer is a dystopian sci-fi trip into a future where robots can become your girlfriend or boyfriend. It’s an unsettling look at a world where a robot is designed to provide physical intimacy and act as a servant — and yet, I could not put this book down.