Dick Conant News Today

Ben McGrath, author of "Riverman," presents at the Council Bluffs Public Library, sharing the story of social rebel Dick Conant and his adventures until he disappeared after a storm.

The Council Bluffs Public Library will welcome the author of its Our Community Reads 2024 select "Riverman" on Tuesday evening.

The landscapes and memorable characters of these United States have long inspired writers. Here are 16 books that capture a distinct sense of place throughout the USA.

Dick Conant continually canoed rivers across America before mysteriously disappearing in 2014.

Dick Conant continually canoed rivers across America before mysteriously disappearing in 2014.

Dick Conant continually canoed rivers across America before mysteriously disappearing in 2014.

Dick Conant continually canoed rivers across America before mysteriously disappearing in 2014.

Come one, come all! Join Grand County Library District’s Winter Reading Adventure — read three books in three formats in three months. Well, the challenge actually began on Dec. 1, 2022, but there is still...

Epic tales of survival, a delightful dive into the experiences of animals, and everything in between

Reviews of the year’s notable new fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.