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AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Alan Richardson

Alan Richardson, from Ashedoro, N.C., is a member of Cedar 4 in NCCC’s Class 19. He arrived in Vinton on February 5, 2013, to start his 10-month service term on a team of people between...

NCCC-FEMA Corps Class 20 Team Leader Spotlight: Donald Hawkins

By: Krista Eichhorst Donald Hawkins, from Lorton, Va., is the team leader for Hickory 3 in AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps’ Class 20. He arrived in Vinton on July 22, 2013, to start his 1...

NCCC’s Oak 7 working with Nebraska National Forest and Grasslands

The drivers of Oak 7 got ATV certified after they got to do plenty of work on the  ATV trails! By: Molly Byer and Victoria Gates Oak 7, a NCCC team based out of Vinton, Iowa, is serving with the Nebraska National Forest and Grasslands in Dawes County, Nebraska. The team has been there si...

FEMA Corps: Members inducted Friday; training now in Alabama

A FEMA Corps member works on his paperwork; FEMA-specific training in Alabama is under way now. After several weeks of NCCC training, the FEMA Corps Class 20 members and team leaders have left Vinton for a two-week FEMA-specific training session in Alabama. Campus Director Dan Milnes said pro...

NCCC Maple 2 honors heroes on 9/11; help with house, garden

David, Dani and Katie celebrate with volunteers the completion of the community garden. By David Chernyshov Maple 2 participated and helped plan a Day of Remembrance and Service on September 11. The day was meant to honor the people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and...

Kenzie Woltemath begins classes at Concordia University

Kenzie Woltemath of Atkins recently began classes at Concordia University, Nebraska in Seward, Neb. Kenzie is one of 286 members of the incoming freshman class, which hails fro...

AmeriCorps NCCC Oak 3 Team Heads Back to Camp at Sherman Lake YMCA

Nick tests for his belaying certification with the assistance of his climber, Christian. By Novastarr Nelson Who remembers going to camp? Remember the campfires, songs, games, stories and great outdoor activities? It was a life changing experience for those who were able to go in ...

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Brittanee Roland

Brittanee Roland, from Baltimore, Ma., is a member of Maple 4 in NCCC’s Class 19. She arrived in Vinton on February 5, 2013, to start her 10-month service term on a team of people betwe...

Celebrate College Savings Month Register to win $5,290

Celebrate College Savings Month with College Savings Iowa and Register to Win a $5,290 College Savings Iowa Account! For families already busy juggling the demands of work and home, college pl...

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20 Team Leader Spotlight: Katie Hawn

Katie Hawn, from San Jose, Calif., is the team leader for Spruce 1 in AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps’ Class 20. She arrived in Vinton on July 22, 2013, to start her 11-month service term le...