NCCC’s Maple 1: Ready for Summer Camp!

AMERICORPS NCCC
July 17, 2013 10:31 am

By: Rachel Ruggles Water balloon fights, capture the flag, arts and crafts, and more are in store for Maple 1 as they pack their bags and head to Plover, Wisconsin for the next two and a half weeks.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Morgan Whitney

REBECCA BIGLER, NCCC
July 17, 2013 10:31 am

Morgan Whitney, from Foresthill, Calif., is a member of Cedar 6 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 between the ages of 18 and 24.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Andrew Kuka

REBECCA BIGLER, NCCC
July 16, 2013 12:28 pm

Andrew Kuka, from Grand Vernon, N.J., is a member of Oak 1 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 the ages of 18 and 24.

Traditional Iowa and Presidential Success Inspire Iowa State Fair Butter Cow

VINTON TODAY
July 15, 2013 1:18 pm

The world-famous Iowa State Fair Butter Cow will share the spotlight this year with the majestic Lincoln Highway. The sculptures will be on display in the Agriculture Building's 40 degree cooler throughout the Fair, August 8-18.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Katherine Scotellaro

AMERICORPS NCCC
July 15, 2013 1:18 pm

By: Rebecca Bigler Katherine Scotellaro, from San Francisco, Calif., is a member of Maple 2 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 between the ages of 18 and 24.

Mount Mercy University announces Graduates

VINTON TODAY
July 13, 2013 9:22 pm

The following graduated from Mount Mercy University.   Commencement exercises were held at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena Sunday, May 19.   Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy enrolls over 1,800 students and offers 35 majors and as many minors in eight academic departments.

MOUNT MERCY UNIV. SPRING DEAN'S LIST

VINTON TODAY
July 13, 2013 9:22 pm

The following is a list of students that have been named to the spring 2013 Dean's List at Mount Mercy University. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.

Happiness Is Family Fun at the Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
July 12, 2013 9:45 pm

"Nothing Compares" to this year's line-up of family-friendly fun at the Iowa State Fair. From exciting new grounds attractions to educational exhibits, there's something for everyone at the 2013 Fair, set August 8-18.

UNIV. OF DUBUQUE SPRING DEAN'S LIST

4TH ST. DINER
July 12, 2013 10:43 am

The University of Dubuque congratulates Dylan Ramsey of Urbana, on being appointed to the Spring Semester 2013 Academic Dean's List.  To be named to the dean's list, a student must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.

NCCC Cedar 3 helps restore greenhouses

AMERICORPS NCCC
July 11, 2013 10:16 am

By: Trent Roberts AmeriCorps NCCC team Cedar 3 recently finished working with Central Rivers Farmshed in Stevens Point, Wis. The team was assisting the Farmshed in its efforts to restore three abandoned greenhouses and establish a better local food economy and an overall healthier community.