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AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Dylan Sharkey
Dylan Sharkey, from Granville, Ohio, is a member of Oak 6 in NCCC’s Class 19. He arrived in Vinton on February 5, 2013, to start his 10-month service term on a team of people between the ages of 18 and 24. Oak 6 is made up of seven people from across the country, and they are serving together in a number of service projects across the North Central Region throughout their term. Jane Hrabak earns honors in State Fair Beginner's Food Contest
DES MOINES, IA (08/13/2013)(readMedia)-- Alisa Link of Des Moines earned First Place Overall in the Food Department Beginner's Contest judged Sunday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.
Pat Becker of Cumberland won Second Place Overall. Third Place Overall was awarded to Jane M. Hrabak of Belle Plaine.
The contest was open to adults competing in the Iowa State Fair Food Department for the first time.
AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Danielle McDonald
Danielle McDonald, from Two Harbors, Minn., is a member of Maple 2 in NCCC’s Class 19. She arrived in Vinton on February 5, 2013, to start her 10-month service term on a team of people between the ages of 18 and 24. Maple 2 is made up of nine people from across the country, and they are serving together in a number of service projects across the North Central Region throughout their term. Card shower to honor Charles Ries' 80th birthday
Charles Ries will celebrate his 80th birthday on Wednesday, August 14th with a card shower. Cards can be sent to 3248 62nd St., Shellsburg, Iowa 52332. AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Brad Kendhammer
Brad Kendhammer, from Onalaska, Wis., is a member of Cedar 6 in NCCC’s Class 19. He arrived in Vinton on February 5, 2013, to start his 10-month service term on a team of people between the ages of 18 and 24. Cedar 6 is made up of nine people from across the country, and they are serving together in a number of service projects across the North Central Region throughout their term. AmeriCorps NCCC members help PTO revitalize Shellsburg playground area
By: Rebecca Bigler, Marquesha Barrett and Christian Taylor-Williams
For two weekends, members from various NCCC teams joined together to revitalize the playground at Shellsburg Elementary School in Shellsburg, Iowa. Their main goal was to build new playground equipment and improve the aesthetics of the playground to promote a fun atmosphere for the students. AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Rachel Schumacher
Rachel Schumacher, from Norwich, Conn., is a member of Oak 3 in NCCC’s Class 19. She arrived in Vinton on February 5, 2013, to start her 10-month service term on a team of people between the ages of 18 and 24. Oak 3 is made up of nine people from across the country, and they are serving together in a number of service projects across the North Central Region throughout their term. Special Programs to Honor Veterans at the 2013 Iowa State Fair
On Monday, August 12, the Iowa State Fair will honor active and retired military with special Veterans' Day programming and discounts throughout the day. "Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair, August 8-18.
New this year, the Fair will be honoring veterans with discounted gate admission. With a military I.D., retired and active members of the armed forces and¬ their spouses will receive $8 admission at the gate from 7 a.
Citizens State Bank, Oxford Junction offering reward
Citizens State Bank is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the man responsible for the July 30th, 2013robbery of the Citizens State Bank in Oxford Junction, Iowa. At approximately 08:39 am on July 30, 2013 the Citizens State Bank at 101 W Broadway St., Oxford Junction, IA was robbed by a lone white male. AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Corey Kaye
By Rebecca Bigler
Corey Kaye, from Philadelphia, Penn., is a member of Oak 3 in NCCC’s Class 19. He arrived in Vinton on February 5, 2013, to start his 10-month service term on a team of people between the ages of 18 and 24. Oak 3 is made up of nine people from across the country, and they are serving together in a number of service projects across the North Central Region throughout their term.