NCCC Oak 1 helps create prairie at Nahant March near Davenport

KYMBERLY COPPLE, OAK 1
March 20, 2012 10:51 pm

   By: Kymberly Copple, Oak 1   AmeriCorps NCCC’s Oak 1 spent three days in Davenport, Iowa helping the staff of Nahant Marsh to clear away unwanted brush and debris to restore prairie land.

Maple 1 makes the Mississippi shine again

BRIAN KRANTZ AND ANTHONY COPELAND
March 20, 2012 10:43 pm

  By: Brian Krantz and Anthony Copeland, Maple 1     Maple 1 in conjunction with Living Lands & Waters (LL&W) and Alternative Spring Break volunteers from five different colleges collected recyclables, scrap metal and used tires from the river banks of the Mississippi last week.

Governor's Volunteer Award Nominations due April 6

VINTON TODAY
March 20, 2012 7:45 pm

  Nominations may be submitted by nonprofits and government agencies The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service is currently accepting nominations for the 2012 Governor's Volunteer Awards (GVA).

NCCC’s First Week with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

AMERICORPS NCCC
March 20, 2012 12:48 pm

    By: Yazmeen Green and Joy Holleman, Cedar 2   The AmeriCorps NCCC team, Cedar Two, arrived in Minneapolis last week to begin work with the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.

Taking Swine Closeout Records to Next Level

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
March 20, 2012 12:43 pm

  A workshop will be held April 4, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Borlaug Learning Center, Nashua, IA to discuss how accurate swine closeout records are a tool to improve your operational management.

Still Time to Schedule FREE Tax Preparation Assistance

CHRISTOPH TRAPPE
March 19, 2012 4:23 pm

  Appointments for free tax preparation assistance are still available for individuals and families with less than $50,000 in income, and for individuals over age 60.

AmeriCorps NCCC Members Travel Far to Provide Service

AMERICORPS NCCC
March 12, 2012 4:20 pm

  By Kevin Zachary, Maple 1                 The AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) is sending a dedicated and eager team to Warsaw, Ohio.

GRANDPARENTS AND FINANCES

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
March 7, 2012 12:47 pm

  GRANDPARENTS AND FINANCES Grandparents are playing a bigger financial role in the lives of their grandchildren. “The economic strain is prompting more grandparents to pitch in and pay for everything from toys to insurance to college tuition,” says Brenda Schmitt, ISU Extension Family Finance Specialist.

Schools invited to participate in Prepare for the Basics give-away

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
March 7, 2012 12:47 pm

State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is offering free pencils to schools across Iowa for use in Kindergarten Round-Up through the Prepare for the Basics program.

UNI names area students to Fall 2011 semester Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
March 7, 2012 11:15 am

  The following students from the area are among the students named to the Fall 2011 semester Dean's List at the University of Northern Iowa.