AmeriCorps NCCC Welcomes New Staff Member

AMERICORPS NCCC
August 10, 2012 8:06 pm

By: Rachel Lebeaux   Amanda Martin is originally from Waterloo, Iowa but currently resides in Vinton. Amanda received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Clarke University in Dubuque and her Master of Arts in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Iowa State University.

Oak Three Making Science Fun in Cedar Rapids

AMERICORPS NCCC
August 10, 2012 5:45 pm

By Deon Johnson   Oak 3 spent one month assisting with Science Center summer camps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The teams worked in four classrooms (pre-K and kindergarten, Grades 1-2, Grades 3-4, and Grades 5-6) in a variety of capacities.

Alliant Energy reminds Iowa residents on 8-11 to call 811 before digging

ALLIANT ENERGY
August 10, 2012 12:08 pm

  Alliant Energy encourages residents to call 48 hours before digging to know what’s below   With Aug. 11 almost here, Alliant Energy hopes this date on the calendar, 8/11, will serve as a natural reminder for everyone to call 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked.

NRCS Announces EQIP Drought Signup in Iowa

RHONDA SAUNDERS
August 10, 2012 12:08 pm

  USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is inviting Iowa farmers affected by the summer of 2012 drought to sign up for special Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Team Leader Spotlight: Tiffany Swiderski

AMERICORPS NCCC
August 10, 2012 2:27 am

By: Rachel Lebeaux   Name: Tiffany Swiderski Hometown: San Diego, California   Tiffany is serving her second year with the AmeriCorps NCCC as a Team Leader at the Vinton Campus.

Financial Coaching Course Begins September 12th

PATTIE UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
August 10, 2012 2:25 am

Sharpen Your Financial Coaching Skills begins September 12th in Cedar Rapids. This course from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is designed for volunteers, clergy and others working in nonprofit groups and organizations who assist their clients or members with financial management concerns.

Cedar Two Assists in the Cherry Capital

AMERICORPS NCCC
August 8, 2012 5:18 pm

    By: Yazmeen Green         Cedar Two arrived in northern Michigan two weeks ago for their third round project of the year.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Team Leader Spotlight: Becky Hofkes

AMERICORPS NCCC
August 8, 2012 5:18 pm

  By: Rachel Lebeaux   Name: Becky Hofkes   Hometown: Chippewa Falls, Wis.   Becky is serving her second year with the AmeriCorps NCCC as a Team Leader at the Vinton Campus.

Cedar One Works With Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

AMERICORPS NCCC
August 7, 2012 8:32 pm

  By: Jacob Jackson The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium of Dubuque Iowa has welcomed Cedar One, its third AmeriCorps NCCC team.

Free Admission and Healthy Activities Kick Off Iowa State Fair Opening Day

VINTON TODAY
August 7, 2012 7:55 pm

  WHAT: Fairgoers can take part in healthy activities and free admission on the Fair's opening day. A coupon featured in the August 5 Des Moines Sunday Register or the Wednesday, August 8 Des Moines Register full page Hy-Vee ad is required for free admission 6- 9 a.