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VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 8, 2011 10:45 am

This is one of those fun old pics from Vinton, that you just have to share, not because it has anything to do with an event right now, but it's

AmeriCorps NCCC Corps Member Spotlight - Christina Banach

BRITTNEY GREEN, AMERICORPS NCCC
April 7, 2011 11:45 am

  Name: Christina Banach Hometown: Merrimack, NH NCCC Team: Maple 4   Christina graduated from Coe-Brown Northwood Academy in 2008 and is currently a student at Emmanuel College.

Local Student Named Iowa Geographic Bee Semifinalist

ANDREA WEBER
April 5, 2011 11:35 am

Matthew Voss, son of Dan and Susan Voss, a student of Central Lutheran School, was notified that he was eligible to compete in the 2011 Iowa Geographic Bee, sponsored by Google and Plum Creek.

Over 400 Upper Iowa University students complete degree requirements

VINTON TODAY
April 1, 2011 4:13 pm

  Upper Iowa University announced today that over 400 students have completed their degree requirements in December 2010, which makes them eligible to receive their UIU diploma during the official University commencement exercises.

Who’s Who of AmeriCorps NCCC Class 17 - Alanna Taylor

BRITTNEY GREEN, AMERICORPS NCCC
April 1, 2011 11:21 am

  By: Brittney Green   Today’s spotlight is Alanna Taylor who hails from Orlando, FL.  Leading Maple 7 this year, Team Leader Alanna graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Restaurant Management and Marketing.

AmeriCorps NCCC Corps Member Spotlight - Sabrina Hassan

AMERICORP
April 1, 2011 12:10 am

  Name: Sabrina Hassan Hometown: Annandale, VA NCCC Team: Maple 7   Sabrina graduated from Annandale High School in 2010.

Who’s Who of AmeriCorps NCCC Class 17 - Natalie Shedd

VINTON TODAY
March 30, 2011 7:18 pm

  By: Brittney Green   Today’s spotlight is Natalie Shedd who hails from St, Louis, MO. Leading Cedar 5 this year, Team Leader Natalie graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor in Social Work.

AmeriCorps NCCC Corps Member Spotlight - Juan Garcia

BRITTNEY GREEN, AMERICORPS NCCC
March 29, 2011 9:51 pm

  Name: Juan Garcia Hometown: Bealeton, VA NCCC Team: Oak 5   Juan graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 2006.

Who’s Who of AmeriCorps NCCC Class 17 - Mike Langen

BRITTNEY GREEN, AMERICORPS NCCC
March 28, 2011 12:38 pm

   Today’s spotlight is Mike Langen who hails from Rochester, NY.  Leading Oak 3 this year, Team Leader Mike graduated from the State University of New York at Geneseo with a Masters of Art in English in 2009 as well as from the University of Rochester in beginning of 2011 with a Master of Science in Inclusive Childhood Education.

NCCC Team from Vinton Blogging for National NCCC Team Blog

AMERICORP
March 28, 2011 12:18 pm

  By: Gaby Nieves and Phil Schaefer   It's that time of year again: AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) members are leaving for their first projects.