News : A Thank You to Vinton

Americorp NCCC team Oak 3 sends Vinton A Thank You!

By Elizabeth Kelly

The few short weekends Oak 3 spent in Vinton were more than sufficient to discover its hospitable residents and friendly character. With the welcoming signs in so many business windows and the consistently smiling faces around town, NCCC members felt at home from the first day. Even when the weather was not warm, the hearts of the people of Vinton were.

For making our home away from our hometowns so special, Oak 3 would like to extend heartfelt and sincere gratitude to the City of Lights. As we go forth from here, back to our own corners of the country and world, we will always have our memories from Vinton. And the next time someone scoffs at Iowa as a “fly-over state,” we can explain exactly what he or she is missing out on.