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AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Amanda Chavez
By: Krista Eichhorst
Name: Amanda Chavez
Hometown: Boston, Ky.
Amanda is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Pine 7 at the Vinton Campus. She says that her faith led her to consider the national service path and she chose to participate in AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps because she wanted to dedicate her time to helping people recover from disasters. Vinton Garden Club News
The Vinton Garden Club member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc., Central Region, Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa, Inc. and District II met at the Bricklynn Cafe and Blacksmith Boutique in Dysart for lunch and for the program on “Garden Art”.
After the lunch President Fran Stueck called the meeting to order. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Conservation Pledge.
Two beagles found in area
Found: beagle in rural Benton Co (pictured) and another one (not pictured) found in the city of Vinton. Please call the Vinton/Benton Co. Animal Shelter at 319-472-4623 if you are the owner of either one. Thank you. Edwards makes Ellsworth Community College Fall Dean's List
One hundred forty-nine students have been named to the Fall 2012 (August to December) Dean's List at Ellsworth Community College. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must have taken 12 or more credit hours during the semester (a full-time class load) and have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average while attending ECC classes in Iowa Falls or online.
Local Coe College student earns athletic letter in Football
Wes Anderson of Newhall earned an athletic letter for outstanding participation on the Coe College Football team during the fall 2012 season. Anderson, a 2010 graduate of Benton Community High School, is the son of Douglas and Helen Anderson.
Currently a junior at Coe, Anderson is a second-year letter winner in Football. Wes Anderson was a Second Team All-Iowa Conference selection.
AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Sarah Kubishta
Name: Sarah Kubishta
Hometown: Helix, Ore.
Sarah is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Hickory 6 at the Vinton Campus. She chose to participate in AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps because she wants to pursue a career in nonprofits and enjoys working with other like-minded young people to benefit the greater good. Teaching the World to Sing: Sweet Adelines inviting women to audition in CR
Cedar Rapids – All over the globe, Sweet Adelines International choruses are joining together to teach the world to sing. Women of all ages who enjoy singing are invited to Open Houses, held by the Cedar Sounds Chorus, Tuesday evenings in January from 7 – 9:30 at Calvin Sinclair Presbyterian Church, 715 38th St. SE in Cedar Rapids.
Treasurer Fitzgerald Reminds Investors to Ring in the New Year with Tax Savings
Contributions to College Savings Iowa accounts must be made by December 31, 2012
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald has an important reminder about College Savings Iowa before the big ball drops on New Year's Eve. "Don't forget to make your final contributions to your College Savings Iowa account," Fitzgerald said. "You can wrap up the year by helping a child in your life with their future plans and take advantage of the tax benefits for yourself.
AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Max Rusek
By: Krista Eichhorst
Name: Max Rusek
Hometown: Plover, Wis.
Max is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Spruce 5 at the Vinton Campus. He chose to participate in AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps because he enjoys giving back, and wants to better himself as a person and learn about the problems facing people living in the Midwest. AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Mary Owens
Name: Mary Owens
Hometown: Ormond Beach, Fla.
Mary is serving as a member of the AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps team Pine 5 at the Vinton Campus. She chose to participate in NCCC FEMA Corps because she is interested in the field of emergency management and wanted to add some valuable skills and experiences to her resume. She learned about the program from one of her high school friends who also applied and was accepted to the Vicksburg, Miss.