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AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Christine Canavan

 Name: Christine Canavan Hometown: Caldwell, N.J. Christine is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Hickory 1 at the Vinton Campus. She chose to participate in AmeriCorps N...

Knights of Columbus aid ARC, Special Olympics with Tootsie Roll Campaign

The K of C donated to the local Special Olympics team after their Tootsie Roll fund-raiser. The Vinton Knights of Columbus recently completed the annual Persons With Intellectual Disabilities fundraiser in Vinton.  Knights were stationed outside area Fareway, Theisen’s, Dollar...

Vikes of the Week: Stevie Henry and AJ Kearns

Vike of the Week: Stevie Henry Vikes of the Week include: Stevie Henry (nominated by Mr. Patterson). Before Xmas break we did the tie dye unit in Chemistry. The students were instructed to take their tie dyed clothing items...

1,708 receive degrees at ISU commencement; local graduates listed

At Iowa State University's fall 2012 commencement ceremonies, 1,708 students received degrees. Iowa State awarded 1,388 undergraduate degrees, 210 master's degrees, and 110 doctor of philoso...

Tilford students celebrate PJ Day; pig-kissing set for next Friday

Friday was a normal day for Tilford Elementary students. They recited the Pledge of Allegiance; took some tests, and worked on reading. But they students -- along with teachers and even cooks ...

AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Bryan Adams

  By: Krista Eichhorst   Name: Bryan Adams   Hometown: Lisbon, Conn.   Bryan is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Spruce 1 at the Vint...

AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Patrick Houston

  Name: Patrick Houston   Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.   Patrick is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Hickory 4 at the Vinton Campus. He first learn...

AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Amelia Rubin

  Name: Amelia Rubin   Hometown: Winston Salem, N.C.   Amelia is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Hickory 7 at the Vinton Campus. She chose to par...

AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Amanda Chavez

  By: Krista Eichhorst   Name: Amanda Chavez   Hometown: Boston, Ky.   Amanda is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Pine 7 at the Vinto...

Vinton Garden Club News

The Vinton Garden Club member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc., Central Region, Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa, Inc. and District II met at the Bricklynn Cafe and Blacksmith Boutique in Dysart f...