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AmeriCorps members help after Mouse River flood in ND
On May 18, 2012, AmeriCorps NCCC team Maple Six, arrived in Minot, North Dakota to assist Lutheran Disaster Response with mucking, gutting, power washing and sanitizing homes that ... State fair deadline for parade and many events is July 1
July 1 is the deadline to enter the Iowa State Fair parade and many of the Fair's competitive events - late applications will be accepted with an additional late fee. "Nothing Compares&qu...
AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Katherine Parker
Editor's Note: Here is information on another member of AmeriCorps living this year in Vinton while serving Americans in several states:
Name: Katherine Parker
Ho...
AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Katherine Parker
Editor's Note: Here is information on another member of AmeriCorps living this year in Vinton while serving Americans in several states:
Name: Katherine Parker
Ho... A message about Whooping Cough and Tdap
Prevention is the key to eliminating the risk of getting whooping cough ( also known as pertussis) in our community. Benton County experienced a sharp rise in the number of cases of whoo...
IA Commission on Volunteer Service gives grant to Americorp
The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service (ICVS) today approved $179,000 in state-funded RSVP grants and up to $5.75 million in federal AmeriCorps grants and Education Awards that together will leve...
Missing cat: Can you help find Jack?
Jack is missing! He is a brown tabby cat, blind, and has had surgery on his left ear several times so it looks "messed up". Last seen in the West 9th Street area in&n... AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Josh Keiser
Editor's Note: We occasionally run spotlights on AmeriCorps NCCC participants to let area residents know more about those living among them this year and serving people in several st... Please help find Sadie
Sadie disappeared from her home between Vinton and Garrison 6-16-12. She is a Border Collie mix and is very friendly. She is wearing a light purple collar with her rabies tag on it.&nbs... Alliant Energy to initiate Appliance Cycling in parts of Iowa Monday
Participating customers north of I-80 included in event
Interstate Power and Light Co. (IPL), an Alliant Energy company, announced today it will cycle air conditioners for...