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Barbara Floyd-Campbell is a long-time artist whose work has been seen in many art shows in Iowa and Colorado. She is one of the local artists preparing for the June 21 Art Festival.   Barbara shares the following information about her love of art:   I have been creating art, beginning at a very young age and took art classes all through school.

By: Sarah Williams Emily Wilmoth, from Fresno, California is serving on team Cedar 3 in AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20. She arrived in Vinton on February 11 to start her 10-month service term. Cedar 3 is made up of eight people from across the country who will serve together around the Midwest. Emily  says,” I went to New Orleans to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and I loved it.

Today's featured artist is Gloria Lundvall Orcutt. Gloria is one of many artists who will participate in the June 21 Arts Festival being organized by the new Vinton Guild of Fine Arts. She is retired and lives in Vinton. "I started painting in 2003 by taking an adult education class in oil painting. I liked it continued taking classes for over two years," she said.

Nathan Horst of Blairstown, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the College of Arts and Sciences during Creighton University's commencement ceremony on May 17, 2014, at the CenturyLink Center Omaha. University President Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., resided. Lannon, a 1973 graduate of the University, is the first alum to serve as president of Creighton.

The following student(s) received recognition for outstanding achievement at Mount Mercy University during Honors Convocation this spring: From Atkins: Sydney Wallenfelsz, The Dale Harrison Management Outstanding Student Award Urbana: Lisa Coleen Wita, The Accelerated Student of the Year Award and Vinton: Brady Thomas Gerber, "Honor Cords - Graduating ""With Distinction"" in the Honors Program" AND Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Over 100 students were recognized during the ceremony for excelling in academics and extra-curricular activities while demonstrating leadership and personal growth during their time at Mount Mercy.

One hundred fifty-one students have been named to the Spring 2014 (January to May) 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.

By: Sarah Williams Lindsay Jackson, from Oakley, California is serving on team Oak 7 in AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20. She arrived in Vinton on February 11 to start her 10-month service term. Oak 7 is made up of eight people from across the country who will serve together around the Midwest. Lindsay says, that she wanted to join the NCCC program, “To give back to our country in any way possible while bettering my future in a positive direction.

By Jesse Crouch, Maple 4 Maple 4 arrived to a sunny, fair weathered Flint, MI on Thursday May 8th to serve with the Flint Housing Commission.  Committed to providing residents with decent, affordable housing to help them reach their full potential, the Flint Housing Commission (FHC) manages 1248 public housing units and 963 section 8 subsidy vouchers.

Brenda Kersevich was born and raised in Iowa. She attended college, majoring in Art. Brenda has participated in many art shows throughout her career, most recently at Boomtown in 2013. Her work consists of pencil portraits but has also included oil painting. She continues to do commissioned work in her spare time. Brenda is one of several artists from the new Vinton Guild of Fine Arts who plan to have their works on display during a June 21 Arts Festival in Celebration Park.

North Eden Willing Workers, Bruce Boosters and Harrison Willing Workers all met at Hickory Hills Park in Dysart on May 4th. Each club had their own short meeting. After the meetings, the clubs all played several games and then everyone ate supper. Thanks for Bruce Boosters for hosting this year. Everyone had a great time. NEWW meeting notes: Melissa handed out fair books to all of the families present.