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First graders sing about the flag, and playgrounds during Tilford concert
The Vinton-Shellsburg first grade students at Tilford Elementary performed their annual concert on Thursday. Each class performed separately. The students sang the traditional "Grand Old Flag" and other favorites, including a song about the variety of activities they enjoy on a playground.
Tilford music teacher Connie Zenk directed the students. CP Historical Society 2012 theme to focus on trains
The Center Point Historical Society theme for 2012 is called “All Aboard” and features trains and railroading. New train exhibits will be added to the Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railroad displays already permanently shown at the Museum.
The Museum season opens Sunday, May 6, with a program at 2 p.
Prom April 28: Public can view decorations Friday evening
The Vinton Skate & Activity Center is once again the site for the annual V/S Prom on Saturday, April 28th. Director of Prom, Sandy Lyons is pleased to announce that all of the hard work the Juniors and parents have done to decorate the facility is done and they would love to share this with all of you with a public viewing on Friday, April 27th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.
VSHS Book Fair: Buy one, get one free
"Vinton-Shellsburg High School Library is sponsoring a buy one get one free book fair April 30th thru May 4th. Hours will be 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the High School LMC. Come check out what Scholastic has to offer". NCCC Fire Team Creates New Life
By: Justine Miller
Maple 5 arrived in Wapello, Iowa on March 19 with anticipation and a burning desire to put all their training into action with the Louisa County Conservation Board, the Iowa DNR and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
As the project comes to a close this Friday, the 11-member team is looking at the variety of work accomplished ranging from prescribed burns, trail maintenance and environmental education field trips and lessons.
NCCC Cedar 5 Works In Jackson, Michigan for exciting first project
By Emma Prichard and Kegan Kegley
AmeriCorps NCCC team, Cedar 5, is working at YMCA Storer Camps in Jackson, Michigan. The team is working on invasive plant species removal and leading classes for local students who visit the camp. This is the team’s first project in their ten month service term with NCCC and it ends on May 11. Oak 4 Cleans Up Milwaukee Riverfront
By George Kimball, Oak 4
Oak 4 has been in Milwaukee for the past five weeks helping to preserve native wildlife and performing trail maintenance. NCCC is partnering with the non-profit community action program, Groundwork Milwaukee, to ensure that Milwaukeeans will be able to enjoy new park trails for years to come.
AmeriCorps NCCC grows with Cedar Rapids
By: Katie Keane and Kyle White
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps, NCCC, team Cedar 3 paired up with Cedar Rapids Matthew 25 in the beginning of March for a seven week project. Matthew 25 was created in 2007 to strengthen communities in various ways that will help rebuild Cedar Rapids for the long-term. Maple 7 leaving its footprint in Youngstown, Ohio
By: Ashley Carmichael
Since March, Maple 7 has been working with the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC) in Youngstown, OH to help develop the Iron Roots Urban Farm. While in town they have also lent a hand at several Community Days, as well as participated in other service projects including an animal baby shower and a Jazz Prevention Health Set. Another GAP: Maple 6 helping Guadalupe Alternative Programs in St. Paul
By: Alease Rowan
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team, Maple 6, is breaking ground with a new sponsor that’s located in the Twin Cities. This team is going to be one of the very first teams from Vinton, Iowa’s North Central Region Campus to work with Guadalupe Alternative Programs (GAP) in St.