AmeriCorps NCCC Falls in love with Oelwein

AMERICORPS NCCC
August 12, 2011 4:22 pm

  By: Zach Condon   Since July 25th AmeriCorps NCCC team Oak 4 has been treated to incredible generosity of Oelwein while working with the city’s parks and recreation department.

Science Experiments Abound for AmeriCorps NCCC Team Cedar 5

AMERICORPS NCCC
August 12, 2011 4:20 pm

  By: Caitlin Greig AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team Cedar 5 has spent the past three weeks working at the Science Station Summer Camp at Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids, IA.

AmeriCorps NCCC team Oak 6 Helps Out in Joplin

AMERICORPS NCCC
August 11, 2011 4:31 pm

  By Emily Fisher Oak 6 has been in Joplin, Missouri since August 1. The team set out for their original project in Port Washington, Wisconsin on July 21 where they were scheduled to complete a number of environmental projects including invasive species removal and kiosk building.

Oak Seven Goes to Camp in Minnesota

AMERICORPS NCCC
August 11, 2011 4:12 pm

  By: Oak Seven   An AmeriCorps team is working in Willow River, MN at Camp One Heartland. The team is working on a variety of projects while at the camp.

Kaplan University Announces Local Summer 2011 Online Graduates

VINTON TODAY
August 9, 2011 9:57 am

  Former U.S. Secretary of Labor The Honorable Alexis M. Herman Delivered the Commencement Address to Students During Live Ceremony in Chicago Kaplan University, a leader in higher education innovation, celebrated the graduation of its summer 2011 class during a graduation ceremony on Aug.

State Treasure Hunt to have booth at Iowa State Fair

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
August 2, 2011 3:34 pm

  DES MOINES, IA (08/02/2011)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced today that a stop at the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt booth during the 2011 Iowa State Fair may be worthwhile, as fair goers could find their names among the hundreds of thousands of individuals with unclaimed property.

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.