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Leibold named to Illinois Central Dean's List

James R Leibold, of Newhall, was named to the Dean's List at Illinois Central College for the Spring 2013 semester. The academic honor is presented to students who earn a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average on a 4.0 grading scale.

Rundletts to celebrate 30th anniversary

Bill and Deb Rundlett of Vinton are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary on June 25, 2013. The couple married at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton on June 25, 1983.  Their children are Jessica Rundlett, of Des Moines, Josie and Matt Beecher, of College Park, Maryland, and Dakota Rundlett, of Vinton.   The couple will note the day by attending a Merle Haggard concert at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids.

Lent earns Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Andrew Lent, City Coordinator of the City of Vinton, Iowa, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Mr. Lent is one of more than 1,300 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Gilbert Howard

Gilbert Howard, from Bronx, N.Y. 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.

Cooling Dancers Win Awards in Wisconsin Dells

Cheetalicious! The Joan Cooling Dancers of Vinton competed June 15-16 at the Midwest Starz National Dance Competition.  There were over 1000 winning routines from a five state area, competing in two levels, ‘Starz” and “Rising Starz.”     In the “Starz” (elite) division, the Cooling Dancers brought home numerous awards as are listed below.

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

Rachel (Oak 3) paints a heart on her Star of HOPE 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.