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Handgun safety training course being offered
A law which went into effect on January 1, 2011 requires the Sheriff of each county to issue a permit to carry weapons to any person 21 years of age or older who is not addicted to alcohol, not likely to use a weapon unlawfully or in such a manner as would endanger the person’s self or others, is not a felon, and has not been convicted of a serious or aggravated misdemeanor in the past three years.
Pettengill Hosts East Central Iowa Electric Co-Op
A group from East Central Iowa Electric Co-Op visited the Capitol Wednesday and met with Rep. Dawn Pettengill (R-Mt. Auburn). ISU PRESIDENT STEVEN LEATH TO TALK AT RESEARCH FARM MEETING
The annual meeting and educational program of the Northeast ISU Research and Demonstration Farm will be Tuesday March 27 at the Borlaug Learning Center, Northeast ISU Research Farm, Nashua. The program begins at 9:30 a.m. Topics include an address from Steven Leath, President of Iowa State University; Roger McEowen from the Center for Agricultural Law & Taxation will discuss his Top Ten Ag Law Issues Affecting Iowa Farmers; and Ken Pecinovsky farm superintendent will present results from many of the 2011 Research Farm Trials.
Luther College announces 2011 fall semester Dean's List
Kevin Kraus, Luther College vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college, has announced that 858 Luther College students were named to the 2011 fall semester Dean's List.
Luther junior Addy Rickels of Vinton, Iowa was named to Luther's Dean's List.
Luther junior Audrey Tran Lam of Vinton, Iowa was named to Luther's Dean's List.
Pettengill and Paulsen host Military Member
Rep. Dawn Pettengill (R-Mt. Auburn) and Speaker Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) welcomed Andrew Novotny of Walker to the Capitol on this week. Andrew job shadowed ep. Pettengill for the day. Irene Geiger to celebrate 90th birthday Feb. 18
Irene Geiger will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 pm. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Wesley United Methodist Church Fireplace Room, at 516 2nd Ave., Vinton.
Hosting the party are Irene's descendants, which include three children, six grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Everyone is welcome; no gifts, please. Local students named to Central College dean's list
The following students were named to the fall 2011 dean's list at Central College:
Amy Andrews of Shellsburg, a freshman , daughter of Kenton Andrews and Pamela Andrews
Kathryn Manternach of Watkins, a junior mathematics major, daughter of Stephen and Barbara Manternach
Jackie McMahan of Newhall, a senior computer science major, son of Don and Nancy McMahan
Samantha Retz of Newhall, a senior biology and biochemistry major, daughter of Drew and Carmel Retz
The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.
Learn How to Have a Homegrown Lifestyle
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a course for folks who want to reconnect with the land, grow food for their own use and create a sustainable landscape. Homegrown Lifestyle will be offered by ISU Extension at both Linn & Johnson Counties on Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. beginning March 29 and ending June 14.
AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Team Leader Spotlight: Emily Ostroff
Name: Emily Ostroff
Hometown: Dedham, Massachusetts
Emily is the Class 18 Team Leader for Fire Team Maple 4 at the NCCC campus. This is her third year of service in AmeriCorps. She previously served two years at City Year Boston, her first year as a Corps Member and a second year as the Team Leader on the Civic Engagement team. AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Team Leader Spotlight: Dania Munnigh
Name: Dania Munnigh
Hometown: Sahuarita, Arizona
Dania began her second term with NCCC in January 2012. She is currently the Team Leader for Cedar 7 at the Vinton campus and will lead a team of Corps Members on four to seven projects through November 2012. Her team will start serving on projects starting March 12, 2012 after completing four weeks of training in Vinton.