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40th ANNUAL HOPPER FAMILY REUNION

  The descendants of Jesse and Gertie Abernathey Hopper gathered for their 40th annual reunion on Sunday, July 29, 2012 in the fellowship room of the First Christian Church.
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Cardboard Boat Races: Winners honored for creativity, and sinking

On Saturday evening, the Vinton Community Swimming Pool hosted its 2nd annual Cardboard Boat Races. We had a lot of great entries into the competition and most of the boats managed to cross the finish line without sinking! Attached are pictures of all the names of the boat racers and their boat's name.

Maple 7 Builds Skills with Habitat for Humanity

  By: Ashley Carmichael   For four weeks, Maple 7 is working with the Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity in Des Moines, Iowa helping to prepare homes for families to move in to.
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Oak 1 Helps Improve Living Conditions in Youngstown

  By Laurie Miller   AmeriCorps NCCC’s Oak 1 began working with the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC) on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 in Youngstown, Ohio.

Kirkwood Hires Three Deans after Nationwide Searches

  Kirkwood Community College has three new deans in place for the fall 2012 semester. Milford Muskett, Jimmy Reyes and Lori Woeste were hired after three national searches.

At Virginia Gay Hospital, we know Jack, and his fight against cancer

  You may have noticed the yellow t-shirts around this area that say if you don’t fight cancer you don’t know Jack.  Should you have a visit scheduled or happen to run into the employees of Virginia Gay Hospital & Clinics today, you will be enveloped in a sea of yellow.

Register to Win a $5,290 College Savings Iowa Account at State Fair

  State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald reminds Iowa State Fair visitors to stop by the College Savings Iowa booth and register for a chance to win our College Savings Iowa $5,290 Fall Giveaway for their child or grandchild.

Half-off Park & Ride Shuttle Offers State Fairgoers Value, Convenience

  Fairgoers can enjoy special half price savings and extended hours for DART Park & Ride shuttles to the Iowa State Fair. Park for free at any of the three Park and Ride locations and catch the bus for a quick and easy direct trip to the Fair.