NCCC FEMA Corps Class 21 Team Leader Spotlight: Octavia Johnson

MARILYN PONCE, NCCC
May 18, 2015 11:09 am

Octavia Johnson from Richmond, Virginia is serving on team Cedar 5 in AmeriCorps NCCC Corps Class 21. She arrived in Vinton in February of 2015 to start her 10-month service term with the program.

NCCC Corps Class 21 Spotlight: Bailey Kovall

AMERICORPS NCCC
May 14, 2015 1:39 pm

By: Marilyn Ponce   Name: Bailey Kovall Hometown: Clearwater, MN   Bailey Kovall from Clearwater, Minnesota is a Team Leader serving on team Oak 4 in AmeriCorps NCCC Corps Class 21.

Purple and Old Gold awards presented at UNI Commencement

VINTON TODAY
May 13, 2015 7:18 pm

Purple and Old Gold awards, were given recognizing meritorious scholarship or conspicuous achievement. They were presented to 56 seniors during the University of Northern Iowa's Commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 9, in the UNI-Dome.

Conservation Poster Contest Winners Announced

RHONDA SAUNDERS, BENTON CO. SWCD
May 12, 2015 6:49 pm

            The Benton Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioners are happy to announce the 2015 Poster Contest Winners for Benton County.

Benton SWCD Awards Scholarship

RHONDA SAUNDERS, BENTON CO. SWCD
May 12, 2015 6:14 pm

            This year, the Benton Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioners sponsored a scholarship of $250.

NCCC Corps Class 21 Spotlight: Patrick Valdez

AMERICORPS NCCC
May 12, 2015 6:13 pm

By: Marilyn Ponce   Name: Patrick Valdez Hometown: Gilroy, CA   Patrick Valdez from Gilroy, California is serving on team Oak 2 in AmeriCorps NCCC Corps Class 21.

NCCC FEMA Corps Class 21 Spotlight: Kaylee Torre

MARILYN PONCE, NCCC
May 12, 2015 11:20 am

By: Marilyn Ponce Name: Kaylee Torre Hometown: Patchogue, NY Kaylee Torre from Patchogue, N.Y., is a team leader serving on team Maple 6 in AmeriCorps NCCC Corps Class 21.

Washington Co. Riverboat Foundation donates $10K to Honor Flight

ROGER UTHOFF, HONOR FLIGHTS
May 8, 2015 9:03 am

We would like to thank the Washington Country Riverboat Foundation for their grant of $10,000.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. This grant will support us as we continue our mission of trying to reach and honor as many veterans as we can with a trip to Washington, DC at no expense to them.

Cooling wins Outstanding Student Leader Award

VINTON TODAY
May 6, 2015 7:33 pm

The University of Northern Iowa recently recognized graduating seniors at the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, where students are awarded for their outstanding leadership in organizations across campus.

Two High School Juniors Head to Washington, D.C.

LISA FRANCK, ECI REC
May 4, 2015 7:13 pm

  Two high school juniors have been chosen to represent East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative in Washington, D.C., June 12 to June 18.