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Treasurer Fitzgerald has a Vault Full of Treasures for Valentine's Day
While Cupid is busy with his bow, State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is looking to reunite Iowans this Valentine's Day with their lost treasures. The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt database contains more than one million accounts for individuals all over the state that have lost track of some money or a treasure. "In addition to money, we have safe deposit box contents, which include an assortment of sentimental and heirloom items waiting to be reclaimed," said Fitzgerald.
AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Laura Finch
By: Krista Eichhorst
Name: Laura Finch
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Laura is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Hickory 5 at the Vinton Campus. She chose to participate in AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps because she wanted to do something rewarding after graduating from college and enjoys spending time with people who share a common interest in volunteerism. Luther College Announces 2012 Fall Semester Dean's List
Kevin Kraus, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Luther College, announced the 2012 fall semester Dean's List.
Addy Rickels a Luther College senior from Vinton, Iowa, has been named to the 2012 fall semester Dean's List. Rickels is the daughter of Calvin and Michelle Rickels.
Audrey Tran Lam a Luther College senior from Vinton, Iowa, has been named to the 2012 fall semester Dean's List.
Aaron Koppen Earns Degree & Named to Fall 2012 President's List
Aaron Koppen of Shellsburg, Iowa graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry.
Aaron was also named to the Fall 2012 President's List at LeTourneau University.
Koppen achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average to receive this honor.
LeTourneau University Associate Provost and Dean of Faculty Dr. Steven D.
Extension offers beef feedlot roundtable
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the University of Nebraska are teaming up to offer a feedlot roundtable session at six Iowa locations on Thursday, Feb. 21, from 12:45 to 3:45 p.m. Iowa State Extension beef specialist Russ Euken said the feedlot roundtable sessions are offered annually in Nebraska for feedlot operators and interested agribusiness people.
AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Laura Dennis
Name: Laura Dennis
Hometown: Clarkson, Ky.
Laura is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Pine 3 at the Vinton Campus. She chose to participate in AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps because she wants to give back to the world around her and help others who are going through disasters and tragedies. She says that a term of national service forces a person to erase the distractions of everyday life and commit fully to the cause. AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Team Leader Spotlight: Rebecca Bigler
By: Angela Sarrels
Name: Rebecca Bigler
Hometown: Littleton, CO
Rebecca served as a Class 18 Corps Member on team Oak 7 at the Vinton campus in 2012. In January 2013, she began serving a second year in Vinton as the Community Relations Support Team Leader for NCCC’s Class 19. Rebecca will be assisting with recruitment and media outreach in addition to leading teams when needed. AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Kindra Akridge
Name: Kindra Akridge
Hometown: Hobbs, N.M.
Kindra is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Pine 1 at the Vinton Campus. She first learned about AmeriCorps NCCC while participating in a state/national AmeriCorps program at her college. She chose to participate in NCCC FEMA Corps because she wants to do her part to change the world. AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Kelly Besmer
By: Krista Eichhorst
Name: Kelly Besmer
Hometown: Snoqualmie, Wash.
Kelly is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Spruce 1 at the Vinton Campus. She first met some AmeriCorps members last year when she was volunteering with the Mountains to Sound Greenway and her interaction with them inspired her to explore national service. Community Worker Week at Happy Time
Happy Time Child Development Center had a special guest this week: Officer Ron Tippett, who shared how law enforcement officers work to help our community. He also read two books about police officers to the toddler and preschool classes. The visit was part of the Communty Worker Week.