Search current and archived coverage of issues, events, people,
government, sports and more with the largest collection of more than 800
full-text U.S. newspapers. Includes staff-written articles, obituaries,
editorials, announcements, real estate and other sections.
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Book
Lists & Reviews
Caldecott
Medal Winners
Lists children’s picture books selected to receive the Caldecott
Medal
Coretta
Scott King Award
Lists children’s books selected to receive the Coretta Scott King
award
New
York Times Best Sellers List
Lists top selling fiction and nonfiction books
Newbery
Award Winners
Lists children’s chapter books selected to receive the Newbery
Award
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College Resources
Federal
Student Aid
Free information and materials to help students and their families
understand how to apply for federal financial aid. The Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is also available at this
site, along with useful tips for applying online.
Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid
Covers financial aid topics from preparing for college to repaying
student loans.
U.S. Department of
Education Personal Identification Number (PIN)
The PIN number allows you to sign your FAFSA electronically and to
correct FAFSA information online.
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eBooks and Audio Books
Project Gutenberg
Free electronic books on the Internet.
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Educational
Opportunities
Iowa Learns
Lists distance learning courses offered by Iowa colleges and universities.
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Federal and State Resources
Federal Census
Iowa
Census
FedStats
Statistical information on demography, education and labor. Includes
the “Statistical Abstract of the United States.”
Iowa
General Assembly Web Site
Contains information on elected members, legislative procedures
and deliberations.
Iowa
Official State Website
Iowa
Access
Both sites provide information on Iowa’s government, communities
and industries. Features public record service and directories of elected
officials and State employees.
Social
Statistics Briefing Room
Statistical information on crime, demographics, education and health
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Genealogy
Ancestry’s
Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Online Search
An obituary index of Americans who died since 1962.
Family History
Library
Family history information provided by the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints
Genealogy
FAQ
A site to answer frequently asked questions about the U. S. Census.
The focus is on government information.
Genealogy
SiteFinder
A directory of genealogical websites.
National
Archives Genealogical Society
Online guides to census records, passenger lists and military records.
Polk
County Iowa Genealogy
Contribute information and search for your ancestors
Rootsweb.com
Search for ancestors, free, supported by Ancestry.com
USGenWeb Project
Links to genealogical sources in each state
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Iowa Literature
The Iowa Authors Collection
This site provided by the University of Iowa Libraries contains a list of nearly
2,000 authors from Iowa.
Iowa: A
Literary Landscape
This site created by Mt. Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, IA provides a
bibliography of fiction with Iowa as a setting.
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Job Opportunities
Iowa Access
This site contains a list of job opportunities, searched by type
and location
Iowa
Workforce Development
This site contains job listings and employment opportunities
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Libraries
Internet
Public Library
This site is provided by the University of Michigan. It contains
a reference center, biographical information, calendars, information
for children and teens.
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Medical Information
American
Hospital Directory
Provides information on hospitals
Center
for Disease Control and Prevention
Provides information on current health topics, data and statistics
Health
Info Iowa
Contains links to Iowa health information, links to general health
resources, consumer information, review of online information, areas
for health providers, librarians and students.
Iowa
Board of Medical Examiners
Maintains records of disciplinary action on physicians
Iowa
Department of Inspection and Appeals Division of Health Facilities
Provides reports on health care facilities
Mayo Clinic
Information on diseases and conditions and healthy living
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Medicare Information
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Provides information on Medicare's new drug benefit and links to plan
comparison tools.
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
A free, confidential and objective service where counselors can
provide one-on-one help to explain the Medicare program and compare
plan options.
University of Iowa Center on Aging
Provides information to Iowans about forthcoming Medicare prescription
drug program.
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Newspapers
Newslink
Links you to several national newspapers, search by state, metropolitan
area or type
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Research
Databases
EBSCOhost
Database
EBSCOhost
is a database with full text periodicals, newspapers and reference tools.
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Reference
Bartlett’s
Familiar Quotations Online
Biography.com
Online biographical sketches
Merriam-Webster
Dictionary/Thesaurus Online
Project Gutenberg
Ebook versions of classic works in the public domain for free download
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Tax Forms
Federal
Tax Forms and Information
Iowa
Tax Forms and Information
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Travel
Mapquest
Enter a destination and the site provides you with directions and
a map.
Rand-McNally
Similar to Mapquest. Often offers alternate routes.
Travel Iowa
Contains information by region, includes an events calendar, attractions,
publications, recreation and accommodations.
Yahoo Travel
Includes travel guides, flights, hotels, cars, vacation packages
and cruises
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