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NCCC Maple 2 honors heroes on 9/11; help with house, garden

By David Chernyshov Maple 2 participated and helped plan a Day of Remembrance and Service on September 11. The day was meant to honor the people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and also the men and women who are serving America today.

Kenzie Woltemath begins classes at Concordia University

Kenzie Woltemath of Atkins recently began classes at Concordia University, Nebraska in Seward, Neb. Kenzie is one of 286 members of the incoming freshman class, which hails from 30 states and five countries.
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AmeriCorps NCCC Oak 3 Team Heads Back to Camp at Sherman Lake YMCA

By Novastarr Nelson Who remembers going to camp? Remember the campfires, songs, games, stories and great outdoor activities? It was a life changing experience for those who were able to go in elementary or middle school.
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AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Brittanee Roland

Brittanee Roland, from Baltimore, Ma., is a member of Maple 4 in NCCC’s Class 19. She arrived in Vinton on February 5, 2013, to start her 10-month service term on a team of people between the ages of 18 and 24.

Celebrate College Savings Month Register to win $5,290

Celebrate College Savings Month with College Savings Iowa and Register to Win a $5,290 College Savings Iowa Account! For families already busy juggling the demands of work and home, college planning may be the last thing on your mind.
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AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20 Team Leader Spotlight: Katie Hawn

Katie Hawn, from San Jose, Calif., is the team leader for Spruce 1 in AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps’ Class 20. She arrived in Vinton on July 22, 2013, to start her 11-month service term leading a team of people between the ages of 18 and 24.
Article Thumbnail. Ilexis, Daniel, and Peter work to dig 126 post holes for the fence surrounding the orchards.

NCCC Cedar 2 serves Red Cliff Community Garden

By Ilexis Elba AmeriCorps NCCC team Cedar 2 is stationed in Red Cliff, Wis. assisting with a community garden on the Ojibwe Indian reservation.
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AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Quincy Richard

Quincy Richard, from Kalama, Wash., is a member of Maple 2 in NCCC’s Class 19. She arrived in Vinton on February 5, 2013, to start her 10-month service term on a team of people between the ages of 18 and 24.