NCCC Cedar 3 helps restore greenhouses

AMERICORPS NCCC
July 11, 2013 10:16 am

By: Trent Roberts AmeriCorps NCCC team Cedar 3 recently finished working with Central Rivers Farmshed in Stevens Point, Wis. The team was assisting the Farmshed in its efforts to restore three abandoned greenhouses and establish a better local food economy and an overall healthier community.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Devin Bolton

REBECCA BIGLER, NCCC
July 11, 2013 10:09 am

Devin Bolton, from Pacifica, Calif., is a member of Cedar 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.

New Fun at the 2013 Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
July 11, 2013 10:00 am

"Happiness Is" all the new and thrilling things to see, do and taste at the 2013 Iowa State Fair. New Fair entertainment, attractions and contests are available in addition to the many Fair favorites like the Ye Old Mill, Hog Calling Contest and classic corndogs.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Peter Mousseau

REBECCA BIGLER, NCCC
July 11, 2013 9:59 am

Peter Mousseau, from Grand Haven, Mich., is a member of Cedar 2 in NCCC’s Class 19. He arrived in Vinton on February 5, 2013, to start his 10-month service term on a team of people between the ages of 18 and 24.

NCCC Cedar 1 helping at the C.R. Science Center

VINTON TODAY
July 9, 2013 5:50 pm

By Zackary Hall The NCCC team Cedar 1 has thoroughly enjoyed working with the Science Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.                 The Science Center is a summer camp program that lasts about eight weeks and presents many opportunities for children to learn and grow while having some fun at the same time.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Hurley Combs

AMERICORPS NCCC
July 9, 2013 10:42 am

By: Rebecca Bigler Hurley Combs, from Harrisburg, N.C., is a member of Oak 2 in NCCC’s Class 19. He arrived in Vinton on February 5, 2013, to start his 10-month service term on a team of people between the ages of 18 and 24.

Kirkwood Auto Tech Program Cited as “Benchmark” for Curriculum Excellence

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
July 3, 2013 12:09 pm

On Wednesday, June 26, 2013, Kirkwood’s Automotive Technology program earned certification from Toyota for its outstanding curriculum and hands-on training of students, a top honor that validates the program as first-rate by industry standards.

Iowa State Fair Ticket Office Opens July 8

VINTON TODAY
June 30, 2013 12:44 am

"Nothing Compares" to affordable family entertainment at the Iowa State Fair, August 8-18. For Fairgoers planning ahead, the State Fair Ticket Office will open July 8 and is offering discounted tickets on admission, rides and more.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Regina Rosenau

REBECCA BIGLER, NCCC
June 28, 2013 10:28 am

Regina Rosenau, from Washington, D.C., is a member of Cedar 1 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.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Corey Ayers

REBECCA BIGLER, NCCC
June 26, 2013 11:09 am

Corey Ayers, from Apopka, Fla., is a member of Maple 3 in NCCC’s Class 19. He arrived in Vinton on February 5, 2013, to start his 10-month service term on a team of people between the ages of 18 and 24.