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39th ANNUAL HOPPER FAMILY REUNION

  The descendants of Jesse and Gertie Abernathey Hopper gathered for their 39th annual reunion on Sunday, July 31, 2011 in the fellowship room of the First Christian Church.   ...

Mount Auburn Youth Council takes a much deserved outing

The sign says where this is located The Mount Auburn Youth Council is known for the tasks that they perfom throughout the area.  After their work is done, they occassionally take a little time to relax and have some fun.&nbs...

AmeriCorps NCCC Falls in love with Oelwein

  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 recreat...

Science Experiments Abound for AmeriCorps NCCC Team Cedar 5

NCCC Member Tyler prepares a bubble solution with third and fourth graders during Slime Time class   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 ...

AmeriCorps NCCC team Oak 6 Helps Out in Joplin

  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 schedul...

Oak Seven Goes to Camp in Minnesota

  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. Each week the team ...

Kaplan University Announces Local Summer 2011 Online Graduates

  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 ed...

State Treasure Hunt to have booth at Iowa State Fair

  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 wo...

Where have the NCCC dinosaurs gone?

  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 Commun...

Oak One versus Honeysuckle in Munsee Woods

  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. Oak One is assisting ...