First graders sing about the flag, and playgrounds during Tilford concert

VINTON TODAY
April 27, 2012 12:42 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg first grade students at Tilford Elementary performed their annual concert on Thursday. Each class performed separately. The students sang the traditional "Grand Old Flag" and other favorites, including a song about the variety of activities they enjoy on a playground.

CP Historical Society 2012 theme to focus on trains

RICH HANNEN
April 27, 2012 12:42 pm

                  The Center Point Historical Society theme for 2012 is called “All Aboard” and features trains and railroading.

Prom April 28: Public can view decorations Friday evening

DUANE RANDALL, VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
April 25, 2012 9:59 am

                    The Vinton Skate & Activity Center is once again the site for the annual V/S Prom on Saturday, April 28th.

VSHS Book Fair: Buy one, get one free

VINTON SHELLSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
April 24, 2012 2:20 pm

 "Vinton-Shellsburg High School Library is sponsoring a buy one get one free book fair April 30th thru May 4th.  Hours will be 7:30 a.

NCCC Fire Team Creates New Life

AMERICORPS NCCC
April 24, 2012 12:24 pm

    By: Justine Miller   Maple 5 arrived in Wapello, Iowa on March 19 with anticipation and a burning desire to put all their training into action with the Louisa County Conservation Board, the Iowa DNR and the U.

NCCC Cedar 5 Works In Jackson, Michigan for exciting first project

EMMA PRICHARD AND KEGAN KEGLEY
April 22, 2012 9:34 pm

    By Emma Prichard and Kegan Kegley   AmeriCorps NCCC team, Cedar 5, is working at YMCA Storer Camps in Jackson, Michigan.

Oak 4 Cleans Up Milwaukee Riverfront

GEORGE KIMBALL, OAK 4
April 22, 2012 9:34 pm

     By George Kimball, Oak 4   Oak 4 has been in Milwaukee for the past five weeks helping to preserve native wildlife and performing trail maintenance.

AmeriCorps NCCC grows with Cedar Rapids

KATIE KEANE AND KYLE WHITE
April 20, 2012 11:02 am

    By: Katie Keane and Kyle White   AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps, NCCC, team Cedar 3 paired up with Cedar Rapids Matthew 25 in the beginning of March for a seven week project.

Maple 7 leaving its footprint in Youngstown, Ohio

ASHLEY CARMICHAEL
April 19, 2012 12:04 pm

     By: Ashley Carmichael     Since March, Maple 7 has been working with the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC) in Youngstown, OH to help develop the Iron Roots Urban Farm.

Another GAP: Maple 6 helping Guadalupe Alternative Programs in St. Paul

ALEASE ROWAN
April 19, 2012 10:28 am

  By: Alease Rowan   AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team, Maple 6, is breaking ground with a new sponsor that’s located in the Twin Cities.