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NCCC Oak 2 members help at Friendship Center in Dodgeville
AmeriCorps NCCC’s Oak 2 is currently in Dodgeville staying at Friendship Center Camp for six weeks helping with the removal of invasive species such as wild parsnip, garlic mustard, box elder tree, Japanese honeysuckle and prickly ash. They are also assisting with a 400 feet nature trail loop, building a two level flower bed, planting native plant species and fixing picnic tables.
NCCC Oak 2 members help at Science Station Summer Camp, Shellsburg school
AmeriCorps NCCC’s Oak 2 is currently working at the Science Station located in the Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids. They are helping out with a series of summer camps that make science, technology, engineering and math fun and easy to learn.
Since June 8, Oak 2 has worked with about 275 kids in classes such as Storybook Science, Robotics Rules, Safari Science, Junior Vets, Icky Sticky Science, Fitness Fanatics and Math Detectives. AmeriCorps members help after Mouse River flood in ND
On May 18, 2012, AmeriCorps NCCC team Maple Six, arrived in Minot, North Dakota to assist Lutheran Disaster Response with mucking, gutting, power washing and sanitizing homes that were affected by the June 2011 Mouse River Flood. The team's main priority for this project is to serve the vulnerable population (i. State fair deadline for parade and many events is July 1
July 1 is the deadline to enter the Iowa State Fair parade and many of the Fair's competitive events - late applications will be accepted with an additional late fee. "Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair, August 9-19.
Premium books and entry forms can be accessed at www.iowastatefair.org/premiumbooks. Entrants in competitive events may enter online or submit their entry by mail.
AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Katherine Parker
Editor's Note: Here is information on another member of AmeriCorps living this year in Vinton while serving Americans in several states:
Name: Katherine Parker
Hometown: Carmel, California
Katherine is currently serving as a member of Maple 5 with AmeriCorps NCCC at the Vinton Campus. Katherine brings many skills to her team including being a good leader, team player, the ability to connect with others and time management.
AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Katherine Parker
Editor's Note: Here is information on another member of AmeriCorps living this year in Vinton while serving Americans in several states:
Name: Katherine Parker
Hometown: Carmel, California
Katherine is currently serving as a member of Maple 5 with AmeriCorps NCCC at the Vinton Campus. Katherine brings many skills to her team including being a good leader, team player, the ability to connect with others and time management. A message about Whooping Cough and Tdap
Prevention is the key to eliminating the risk of getting whooping cough ( also known as pertussis) in our community. Benton County experienced a sharp rise in the number of cases of whooping cough during the past six months. Whooping cough is very contagious and can lead to serious illness in adults, children and especially infants.
Benton County Public Health is asking all citizens to be informed about whooping cough.
IA Commission on Volunteer Service gives grant to Americorp
The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service (ICVS) today approved $179,000 in state-funded RSVP grants and up to $5.75 million in federal AmeriCorps grants and Education Awards that together will leverage and support approximately 44,000 community volunteers and nearly 650 AmeriCorps State members who will provide direct support to thousands of local nonprofits, schools and communities throughout Iowa.
Missing cat: Can you help find Jack?
Jack is missing! He is a brown tabby cat, blind, and has had surgery on his left ear several times so it looks "messed up". Last seen in the West 9th Street area in Vinton around 9pm on 6/18/2012. Please contact the Vinton/Benton Co. Animal Shelter at (319) 472-4623 or email dfriendsoftheshelter@yahoo. AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Josh Keiser
Editor's Note: We occasionally run spotlights on AmeriCorps NCCC participants to let area residents know more about those living among them this year and serving people in several states from their base at the Iowa Braille School campus. Today we feature Josh Keiser.
Name: Josh Keiser
Hometown: Kalamazoo, Mich.
Josh is currently serving as a member of Oak 6 with AmeriCorps NCCC at the Vinton Campus.