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Cedar 4 helps people from Iowa before being sent to tornado recovery in Indiana
By: Jerome Frey
AmeriCorps NCCC team Cedar 4 headed to Maquoketa, Iowa on March 12, 2012. They arrived at the Jackson County Conservation board ready to work on an archery trail. The team headed out on the half-mile hike clearing the new trail. Some members cut down trees and other members tossed the logs to the side of the trail.
Maple 3 completes project at Flat Rock YMCA Camp in Indiana
By: Madison Shoemaker
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team Maple 3 completed their first project with NCCC at the Flat Rock YMCA camp in St. Paul, Indiana. The team of ten spent four weeks helping out the camp. Wood chipping, stump grinding, ice blasting and staining furniture were some of the tasks the team worked on.
Engagement News: Abby Barron & Brandon Ohlaug
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Barron are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Abby Michelle Barron, to Brandon James Ohlaug, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Ohlaug of Brainerd, MN. Abby teaches at Regina Elementary in Iowa City and Brandon is employed at Transamerica as an Operations Analyst. The couple will wed at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Coralville, IA on July 28, 2012. 4th Street Diner News
4th STREETDINER NEWS
On Monday, March 19th, the afternoon activity was a Pepper Card Party. There were 4 tables of players. LaVonne Henkle won 1st place with 265 points. Anne Hopkins won 2nd place with 262 points. Dora Vogt won 3rd place with 256 points. After cards, Patty McKenna brought treats for her 90th birthday.
Area students named to Kirkwood 'Outstanding' lists
More than 25,000 students have studied at Kirkwood Community College in the past year. On April 6, the college faculty and staff honored 148 of them as some of the best of the lot. Kirkwood held its annual Outstanding Student Awards ceremony in the ballroom of The Hotel at Kirkwood Center.
Hundreds of family members and fellow students joined the honorees for a reception and recognition of their academic and leadership attainments.
Alliant Energy urges customers to call 811 before they dig
For many, warm sunny weather equals being outdoors and working on home improvements. Whether you’re landscaping, installing a fence, or building a deck, Alliant Energy urges you to “call before you dig.”
“Safety for both our customers and employees is always a top priority at Alliant Energy,” said Patricia Kampling, Alliant Energy Chairman, President, and CEO.
Iowa State Fair Grandstand, Admission Tickets on Sale Saturday
Tickets for the much-anticipated Iowa State Fair Grandstand shows go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. through all Ticketmaster outlets. The 2012 line-up is presented by U.S. Cellular.
In addition to the previously-announced star-studded line-up, George Thorogood and The Destroyers will open for the Hank Williams Jr. "Taking Back the Country Tour.
Vinton Garden Club News: Members plan plant and bake sale April 20
VINTON GARDEN CLUB
March 28, 2012
The Vinton Garden Club member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc., C4entral Region, Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa, Inc. and District II met on March 28 in the home of Anne Dake.
The program was given by Ann Harrison on “Beautiful Winter Birds and how to attract them to your feeders.
NFWL and NRA sponsor scholarship contest for young women
The National Foundation for Women Legislators and the National Rifle Association co-sponsor an academic scholarship contest for young women who are high school juniors and seniors. Winners receive a $3,000 college scholarship award and are given the opportunity to attend NFWL’s Annual Conference (all expenses paid).
Earth Week a good time to consider homemade household cleaners
With Earth Week just around the corner, some may consider using homemade household cleaners. Commercial household cleaners are required by the government's Federal Hazardous Substance Act to carry the appropriate labeling. If an ingredient is dangerous or poisonous, the label must say so. “Homemade cleaners should be labeled the same way,” says Brenda Schmitt, ISU Extension Family Finance Specialist.