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AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Dana Coleby
Dana Coleby, from Utiza, N.Y., is a member of Cedar 5 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. Cedar 5 is made up of eight 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 Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Alex Bissell
By: Rebecca Bigler
Alex Bissell, from Penfield, N.Y., is a member of Cedar 7 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 7 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. NCCC Teams Bring HOPE with Stars
By: Novastarr Nelson
AmeriCorps NCCC’s (National Civilian Community Corps) Oak 3 and Cedar 6 worked with Stars of HOPE in Minot, North Dakota this past weekend, preparing for a Celebration of HOPE event to be held on June 22.
Last year, Minot accepted the first Star of HOPE from Joplin, Missouri after experiencing a devastating flood that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes. Luther College announces 2013 graduates
Luther College held commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2013 at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 19 in Luther College's Regents Center Main Gym.
Addy Rickels of Vinton, Iowa, received the bachelor of arts degree in biology cum laude.
Audrey Tran Lam of Vinton, Iowa, received the bachelor of arts degree in sociology and environmental studies magna cum laude.
Upper Iowa University announces 2013 graduates
Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its 2013 graduates, degree earned and respective honors.
Taylor Brecht from Norway, IA, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
Kyle Ransom from Van Horne, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Conservation Mgmt
Summa cum laude is awarded to those with a 3.
AmeriCorps NCCC Team Maple 3 Helps Build Habitat Home
By: Tristen Shevey
The AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Corps) team, Maple 3, has been working with Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning County in Struthers, Ohio since May 2. The team is working with two houses in particular, one from the frame up and one rehabilitated home.
There are a variety of tasks members are working on at each work site including placing roof boards, installing windows and doors, insulating the exterior and interior, putting up siding, and finishing a roof with shingles. Iowa State Fair to Help Fight Hunger on Opening Day
On Opening Day, August 8, the Iowa State Fair will host a one-day meal-packaging event in partnership with Meals from the Heartland, the Iowa Soybean Association, the Iowa Food and Family Project and GROWMARK. The Fair's goal is to package 250,000 meals to help alleviate life-threatening hunger around the world. The event is funded in part by the soybean check-off.
AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Jasmine Ulrich
Jasmine Ulrich, from Waupaca, Wis., is a member of Oak 4 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 4 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. Abigail Darland Awarded Scholarship from Dordt College
Abigail Darland of Vinton, Iowa, has been awarded a Presidential scholarship from Dordt College as an incoming freshman.
Named to the best colleges lists of U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review, Washington Monthly, and Forbes.com, Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa, has a friendly and vibrant community of approximately 1,400 students, most of whom live on campus.
Andrew Schanbacher Honored at Buena Vista University
Andrew Schanbacher, a senior biology major from Newhall, was recently honored at Buena Vista University's (BVU) student recognition event.
Schanbacher was accepted as a member of the Undergraduate Rural Medicine Education & Development Program (URMED). The innovative program places students at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center and provides experiential learning opportunities throughout the academic year for BVU students pursuing careers in medicine and other health care professions.