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AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Team Leader Spotlight: Kelsey Grant

  Kelsey Grant, from Dover, Delaware, is the Team Leader for Maple 6 in NCCC’s Class 19. She arrived in Vinton on January 8, 2013, to start her 11-month service term leading a team of people between the ages of 18 and 24.
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NCCC’s Maple 1: A True Burnout of a Week at firefighter training

  Ever wonder what training looks like when preparing to fight wildfires? AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team Maple 1 is working with US Fish and Wildlife in Chelsea, Iowa to do just that, and they’re here to tell you.
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AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Team Leader Spotlight: Timothy Koster

Timothy Koster, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is the Support Team Leader for the Oak and Pine units in NCCC’s Class 19. He arrived in Vinton on January 8, 2013, to start his 11-month service term supporting a total of thirteen teams based out of the North Central Region.

Iowa State Fair Parade Applications Available Now

  The Iowa State Fair invites all community and youth groups, special interest clubs and businesses to join the fun and enter the State Fair Parade, Iowa's largest parade and the kick-off to the Fair.
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Pettengill Hosts Vinton Constituents

  Thursday, Rep. Dawn Pettengill (R-Mt. Auburn) hosted constituents from Vinton at the State Capitol.  Pictured here is (seated) Elliana Lane, Michelle Lane, Dan Lane, Ryan Lane and Rep.

STUDENT EARNS DEAN'S LIST HONOR FROM BSU

  Drew Kreutner of Shellsburg earned a spot on the Dean's list from Bemidji State University at the conclusion of the 2012 Fall Semester.