NCCC’s Maple 1: A True Burnout of a Week at firefighter training

CLIFF BORNER AND RACHEL RUGGLES
March 25, 2013 6:28 pm

  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, Iowa to do just that, and they’re here to tell you.

AmeriCorps NCCC-FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Julie Hankins

KRISTA EICHHORST, NCCC
March 25, 2013 11:08 am

  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.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Team Leader Spotlight: Timothy Koster

REBECCA BIGLER, NCCC
March 22, 2013 10:10 am

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 term supporting a total of thirteen teams based out of the North Central Region.

Rachel Monson in Northwestern College Women's Chorale 2013 Spring Tour

VINTON TODAY
March 20, 2013 12:44 pm

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.

Iowa State Fair Parade Applications Available Now

VINTON TODAY
March 19, 2013 11:00 am

  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-off to the Fair.

Kirkwood offers info Session to Make Smooth Transition from Military to College

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
March 15, 2013 8:52 pm

  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.

Pettengill Hosts Vinton Constituents

JOSIE ALBRECHT
March 15, 2013 8:48 pm

  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 and Rep.

AmeriCorps NCCC-FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: John Tamariz

AMERICORPS NCCC
March 15, 2013 11:59 am

  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.

STUDENT EARNS DEAN'S LIST HONOR FROM BSU

VINTON TODAY
March 15, 2013 11:59 am

  Drew Kreutner of Shellsburg earned a spot on the Dean's list from Bemidji State University at the conclusion of the 2012 Fall Semester.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Team Leader Spotlight: Caitlyn Reynolds

REBECCA BIGLER, NCCC
March 14, 2013 10:49 am

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 people between the ages of 18 and 24.