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AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Sean Page
Name: Sean Page
Hometown: Storm Lake, Iowa
Sean is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Pine 7 at the Vinton Campus. He chose to participate in AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps because his friend served in NCCC at the Perry Point Campus a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. He says, “I found myself in a position where I had the year free, and, feeling the urge to support my community and country, I signed up. Alyson Garwood Presents Social Research at Central College
Alyson Garwood, a native of Dysart, Iowa, presented a group semester-long research project at Central College on April 29. The research was done as part of the Methods of Social Research course. The presentation was titled: "Demographics and Environmentally Sustainable Behaviors."
Garwood is a sophomore sociology major at Central College.
NCCC Cedar 1 helps with Minot, N.D. flood, and non-profits
By Michael Weisgarber
Team Cedar 1 spent their first project working in Minot, North Dakota, cleaning up and repairing flooded houses while also helping others in the community. On weekends when they were not working on flood recovery tasks, they did several independent service projects (ISPs) around the city.
On one of their ISPs , NCCC members helped the local zoo open up for the first time since it was flooded. Register for a chance to win a $5,290 College Savings Iowa Account
State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is asking Iowans to celebrate 529 Day on May 29 by exploring the benefits of using a 529 plan, such as College Savings Iowa, to save for their loved ones future higher education expenses. "We want parents to know it's never too early to start planning for their child's education," Fitzgerald said.
AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Team Leader Spotlight: Elizabeth Sprague
By: Rebecca Bigler
Elizabeth Sprague, from North Berwick, Maine, is the Program Office Support Team Leader in NCCC’s Class 19. She arrived in Vinton on January 3, 2013, to start her 11-month service term assisting in the program development and events for the North Central Region. She may also be called upon at any time to lead a team. AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Alex Cutts
By: Krista Eichhorst
Name: Alex Cutts
Hometown: Coweta, Okla.
Alex is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Pine 3 at the Vinton Campus. She learned about the AmeriCorps NCCC program from her youth pastor who served in class 17 at the Sacramento Campus. Alex decided to serve in the program because she felt called to dedicate her time to volunteering. Deadline to Apply for Robert D. Blue Scholarship Draws Near
Treasurer Fitzgerald Announces Deadline to Apply for Robert D. Blue Scholarship Draws Near
State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald reminds students the deadline to apply for a Robert D. Blue Scholarship is drawing near. Applications must be submitted online at www.rdblue.org by May 10 in order to be eligible for this year's award.
"Over the years we've helped hundreds of Iowa students meet their college costs with this scholarship," Fitzgerald stated.
AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Team Leader Spotlight: Ted Sweeney
By: Rebecca Bigler
Ted Sweeney, from Portland, Ore., is the Team Leader for Maple 4 in NCCC’s Class 19. He arrived in Vinton on January 8, 2013, to start his 11-month service term leading a team of people between the ages of 18 and 24. Maple 4 is made up of 10 people from across the country, and they will serve together in a number of service projects across the North Central Region. 4th Street Diner News, April 30
The 4th Street Diner meal on Sunday, May 5th, will be Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Broccoli, Mixed Green Salad, Blushing Pears, Cake, WW Bread, Milk.
On Monday, April 8th, there were 4 tables of Pepper Cards played. First place went to Hazel Eastwood with 277 points. Don Selken took a close 2nd place with 249 points.
Iowa State Fair Grandstand Tickets on Sale Saturday
Tickets for the much-anticipated Iowa State Fair Grandstand shows will go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. through all Ticketmaster outlets. The 2013 line-up is presented by U.S. Cellular.
This year's line-up includes performances from top country artists Toby Keith, Gary Allan and Alan Jackson as well as Grammy award-winning rock artists Train.