Where have the NCCC dinosaurs gone?

AMERICORP
August 1, 2011 2:53 pm

  Where have the NCCC dinosaurs gone? By: Gaby and Phil, Maple 4 Gale-force winds blasted through on July 11 and blew the Maple 4 dinosaurs, of AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), to Marquette, Michigan.

Oak One versus Honeysuckle in Munsee Woods

AMERICORP
August 1, 2011 10:45 am

  By: Kaylea Bridwell and Josh Hernandez The AmeriCorps NCCC team Oak One is working with Muncie Delaware Stormwater Management from July 18 to September 9.

Open House Celebrating Jeanne Crosby's 80th Birthday

VINTON TODAY
July 25, 2011 8:19 am

  An open house will be held Sunday July 31st at the Vinton Lutheran Home Community room from 1-4pm.  Jeanne was born in Mt. Auburn and lived most of her life in Vinton.

A big THANK YOU to Benton Community students

JAN ANDREESEN
July 23, 2011 5:10 pm

A big thank you to Benton Community students and staff who helped with clean-up of Evergreen Cemetery on Friday.  Those participating included students Jake Deeds, Emily Dye, Austin Cassell, Jake Germann, Tyler Steele, Jamie Ballard, Megan Bloomberg and staff Larry Carlson, Todd Donald and Laurie Donald.

AmeriCorps NCCC Continues Support of Jasper and Newton Counties in Missouri

AMERICORPS NCCC
July 22, 2011 4:01 pm

    By: Alex Johnson, Cedar 1 Three teams of AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) members from the Vinton campus are working with FEMA on disaster case management in Jasper and Newton Counties in Missouri.

Benton County Deans List Spring 2011 for Kirkwood Community College

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
July 22, 2011 3:47 pm

  Atkins - Deanna S. Berger, Health Information Technology - AAS; Kaylee M. Betterton, Graphic Communication Technology (Academy) - Non-degree; Troy M.

Stormy looking weather

LANETTE PARKER
July 22, 2011 9:25 am

These photos were taken yesterday in Vinton of the clouds (also note how nice Kiwanis Park looks now!)

Upper Iowa University announces Spring 2011 Dean's List

UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY
July 20, 2011 4:02 pm

  Upper Iowa University names its 2011 Spring Dean's List. To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.50 G.P.A. for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Prairie Creek Church held annual Community Unity Day

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 17, 2011 6:50 pm

Prairie Creek held their annual Community Unity Day, last weekend. The church provided a fun time for the kids and a bit of music as well as a meal.

Area Youth raise needed funds for projects

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 17, 2011 6:46 pm

The Blessed Hope Youth, raised money for their missions trip this summer by grilling hot dogs in the Fareway parking lot last weekend. The youth have been involved in other fundraising events throughout the year to help pay for this trip.