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NCCC’s Maple 1: A True Burnout of a Week at firefighter training
Ever wonder what training looks like when preparing to fight wildfires? AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team Maple 1 is working with US Fish and Wildlife in Chelsea,... AmeriCorps NCCC-FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Julie Hankins
Name: Julie Hankins
Hometown: Linthicum Heights, Md.
Julie is serving as a member of the NCCC-FEMA Corps team Pine 4 at the Vinton Campus. She chose to participate in AmeriCorps... AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Team Leader Spotlight: Timothy Koster
Timothy Koster, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is the Support Team Leader for the Oak and Pine units in NCCC’s Class 19. He arrived in Vinton on January 8, 2013, to start his 11-month service ... Rachel Monson in Northwestern College Women\'s Chorale 2013 Spring Tour
Northwestern College announces that Rachel Monson, daugher of Kirk & Sheila Monson of Urbana, IA, will be participating in the Northwestern College Women's Chorale 2013 Spring Tour. Tour da...
Iowa State Fair Parade Applications Available Now
The Iowa State Fair invites all community and youth groups, special interest clubs and businesses to join the fun and enter the State Fair Parade, Iowa's largest parade and the kick...
Kirkwood offers info Session to Make Smooth Transition from Military to College
Kirkwood Community College is hosting an information session specifically aimed to help military personnel and their family’s transition from the military to college life. This fr...
Pettengill Hosts Vinton Constituents
Thursday, Rep. Dawn Pettengill (R-Mt. Auburn) hosted constituents from Vinton at the State Capitol.
Pictured here is (seated) Elliana Lane, Michelle Lane, Dan Lane, Ryan Lane ... AmeriCorps NCCC-FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: John Tamariz
By: Krista Eichhorst
Name: John Tamariz
Hometown: Miami, Fla.
John is serving as a member of the NCCC-FEMA Corps team Pine 7 at the Vinton Campus. He chose to participate in... STUDENT EARNS DEAN'S LIST HONOR FROM BSU
Drew Kreutner of Shellsburg earned a spot on the Dean's list from Bemidji State University at the conclusion of the 2012 Fall Semester.
Located in north central Minneso...
AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Team Leader Spotlight: Caitlyn Reynolds
Caitlyn Reynolds, from Southfield, Michigan, is the Team Leader for Cedar 5 in NCCC’s Class 19. She arrived in Vinton on January 8, 2013, to start her 11-month service term leading a team of...