AmeriCorps NCCC’s Maple 3 Completes Project in Minot, ND

AMERICORPS NCCC
October 4, 2011 7:31 pm

  By: Brittney and Chloe   Maple 3 began the first half of their fourth round project in Minot, ND assisting in the disaster relief efforts after a historic flood.

KIRKWOOD ANNOUNCES DEAN'S LIST HONORS

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
October 4, 2011 4:06 pm

  Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the Summer 2011 Semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours with the college.

AmeriCorps NCCC’s Maple 2 Prepares for Their Crossroads

AMERICORPS NCCC
October 4, 2011 1:39 pm

  AmeriCorps NCCC’s Maple 2 Prepares for Their Crossroads   By: Alex Kemp   AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team Maple 2 is serving with Crossroads for Youth, a facility for endangered minors, in Oxford, MI.

Corps Members Helping To Rebuild Minot, North Dakota

AMERICORPS NCCC
September 29, 2011 10:45 pm

  Corps Members Helping To Rebuild Minot, North Dakota By: Jessica Ray   Nearly two months ago Minot, North Dakota was hit with a massive flood that destroyed homes, businesses and displaced Minot residents.

AmeriCorps NCCC Team Cedar 5 Heads Back to Nature

AMERICORPS NCCC
September 27, 2011 4:59 pm

    By Caitlin Greig AmeriCorps NCCC team Cedar 5 is finishing off their year of service by working with the Nature Conservancy of Illinois at the Emiquon Preserve in Lewistown, IL until November 8, when they head back to Vinton for the final time.

United Way on today's news of deficit in mental health services‏

UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA
September 27, 2011 11:32 am

  With today’s news that Linn County faces a $5.3 million deficit for mental health services, United Way of East Central Iowa is concerned that Eastern Iowans will be vastly underserved.

NCCC Fights Water with Water: Minot, ND

AMERICORPS NCCC
September 27, 2011 11:01 am

  By: Phil Schaefer and Gaby Nieves AmeriCorps NCCC team Maple 4 is currently living and serving in Minot, North Dakota for its fourth project.

Register to Win $1,000 College Savings Iowa Account is Approaching

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
September 22, 2011 12:43 pm

  State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald wants to remind Iowans it is their last chance to celebrate College Savings Month by registering their child to win a $1,000 College Savings Iowa account.

Great Iowa Treasure Hunt Gearing Up for Fall Publication

VINTON TODAY
September 22, 2011 12:36 pm

  Fall is a busy time of year in Iowa. Students are returning to school, and farmers are beginning to harvest their fields. State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is also hard at work preparing the fall publication of the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt.

Steve Meyer receives recognition for 30 years of service

VINTON TODAY
September 21, 2011 9:45 pm

On Monday, Sept 12th the Garrison Fire Dept held a surprise party in honor of Steve Meyer's service of 30 years serving the fire department. Steve has been the Garrison Fire Chief since December of 1985 and a member since 1981.