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39th ANNUAL HOPPER FAMILY REUNION
The descendants of Jesse and Gertie Abernathey Hopper gathered for their 39th annual reunion on Sunday, July 31, 2011 in the fellowship room of the First Christian Church.
The Hopper family’s military connections over the years, beginning with William Franklin Hopper who served in the Civil War and continuing to those who are currently serving, were honored with displays of pictures, memorabilia and conversation.
Mount Auburn Youth Council takes a much deserved outing
The Mount Auburn Youth Council is known for the tasks that they perfom throughout the area.
After their work is done, they occassionally take a little time to relax and have some fun.
Yesterday they took a trip to Pike's Peak, Spook Cave, which I'm told wasn't as spooky as they had hoped, Bridal Veil Falls, Effigie Mounds, and on into McGregor where they stopping for lunch at Old Man River Restaurant. 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.