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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. AmeriCorps NCCC Continues Support of Jasper and Newton Counties in Missouri
By: Alex Johnson, Cedar 1
Three teams of AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) members from the Vinton campus are working with FEMA on disaster case management in Jasper and Newton Counties in Missouri. They are partnering with the Jasper County Long Term Recovery Committee to assist local survivors of the April floods and May tornado with acquiring the help they need.
Benton County Deans List Spring 2011 for Kirkwood Community College
Atkins -
Deanna S. Berger, Health Information Technology - AAS;
Kaylee M. Betterton, Graphic Communication Technology (Academy) - Non-degree;
Troy M. Ciha, Business Administration - ASCO;
Brett W. Cooper, Criminal Justice - AA;
Alex L. Deeds, Information Systems Management (Academy) - Non-degree;
Rachael L. Jacobi, Engineering Technology-PLTW (Academy) - Non-degree;
Chris A.
Stormy looking weather
These photos were taken yesterday in Vinton of the clouds (also note how nice Kiwanis Park looks now!) Upper Iowa University announces Spring 2011 Dean's List
Upper Iowa University names its 2011 Spring Dean's List. To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.50 G.P.A. for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student.
Amanda Jean Shea, Norway, IA
Taylor John Brecht, Norway, IA
Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs and leadership development opportunities to nearly 6,800 students-nationally and internationally-at its Fayette campus and learning centers worldwide.