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AmeriCorps NCCC Falls in love with Oelwein
By: Zach Condon
Since July 25th AmeriCorps NCCC team Oak 4 has been treated to incredible generosity of Oelwein while working with the city’s parks and recreation department.
The team has worked hard to complete the city’s list of projects. They have built roofs over four dugouts and shingled four more.
Science Experiments Abound for AmeriCorps NCCC Team Cedar 5
By: Caitlin Greig
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team Cedar 5 has spent the past three weeks working at the Science Station Summer Camp at Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids, IA. Their work with the Science Station has given them the opportunity to mentor and play with children aged four to twelve years old while encouraging an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). AmeriCorps NCCC team Oak 6 Helps Out in Joplin
By Emily Fisher
Oak 6 has been in Joplin, Missouri since August 1. The team set out for their original project in Port Washington, Wisconsin on July 21 where they were scheduled to complete a number of environmental projects including invasive species removal and kiosk building. Just after a week of work in Wisconsin, Oak 6 was notified that they would be leaving Port Washington to help out with the disaster relief efforts in Joplin Missouri.
Oak Seven Goes to Camp in Minnesota
By: Oak Seven
An AmeriCorps team is working in Willow River, MN at Camp One Heartland. The team is working on a variety of projects while at the camp. Each week the team will see a new camp and undergo a different project.
The team spent the first week as camp counselors for camp with children infected with and affected by HIV and AIDS.
Kaplan University Announces Local Summer 2011 Online Graduates
Former U.S. Secretary of Labor The Honorable Alexis M. Herman Delivered the Commencement Address to Students During Live Ceremony in Chicago
Kaplan University, a leader in higher education innovation, celebrated the graduation of its summer 2011 class during a graduation ceremony on Aug. 6 at the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago. During her address, former Secretary of Labor Alexis M.
State Treasure Hunt to have booth at Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, IA (08/02/2011)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced today that a stop at the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt booth during the 2011 Iowa State Fair may be worthwhile, as fair goers could find their names among the hundreds of thousands of individuals with unclaimed property. "The Iowa State Fair is one of the most fun and successful ways we have to reach people who may have money in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt," Fitzgerald stated.
Where have the NCCC dinosaurs gone?
Where have the NCCC dinosaurs gone?
By: Gaby and Phil, Maple 4
Gale-force winds blasted through on July 11 and blew the Maple 4 dinosaurs, of AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), to Marquette, Michigan. Since this team is not one to lie around and do nothing, it has agreed to work with the YMCA of Marquette County. Oak One versus Honeysuckle in Munsee Woods
By: Kaylea Bridwell and Josh Hernandez
The AmeriCorps NCCC team Oak One is working with Muncie Delaware Stormwater Management from July 18 to September 9. Oak One is assisting this organization with a variety of projects around the community with a focus on improving the environment.
While staying in a cabin in Munsee Woods, the team is helping restore and conserve the former girl scouts camp.
Open House Celebrating Jeanne Crosby's 80th Birthday
An open house will be held Sunday July 31st at the Vinton Lutheran Home Community room from 1-4pm. Jeanne was born in Mt. Auburn and lived most of her life in Vinton. So whether you have known her as Chris and Kim's mom, or Ellie and Robyn's grandma, or just Grandma Jeanne come celebrate with us.
A big THANK YOU to Benton Community students
A big thank you to Benton Community students and staff who helped with clean-up of Evergreen Cemetery on Friday. Those participating included students Jake Deeds, Emily Dye, Austin Cassell, Jake Germann, Tyler Steele, Jamie Ballard, Megan Bloomberg and staff Larry Carlson, Todd Donald and Laurie Donald.