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Selken family holds 74th reunion
The 74th Selkern Reunion took place at the homeo of Gerald and Margie Selken on Aug. 3.
Those present included: Lenard and Charlene Velsey, Susie Even and family of Jesup, David and Julie Duncalf of Luzerne, Bob and Colleen Schulte of Delhi, Angie, Anna and Jakob Becker of Vinton, Gerald and Margie Selken of Dysart, Harlan and Dorothy Selken of Vinton, Donald Selken and Lois Rommann of VInton, Deloris Underwood of Vinton, Bill and Barb Wiebbecke of Bowling Green, Ky. AmeriCorps NCCC Offers Fun in the Sun at Camp Albrecht Acres
By: Jean Laney & Joye Bowen, Cedar 2
AmeriCorps NCCC team Cedar 2 is assisting with Camp Albrecht Acres in Sherrill, Iowa until August 15 as counselors by keeping individuals with special mental and physical needs engaged in multiple fun-filled activities.
For five weeks, Cedar 2 has completed numerous activities with campers like fishing, swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, and volleyball which give campers a fun-filled experience of a day to day life. Maple 2 Serves the Community with Two Admirable Sponsors
By Gabriel Kazarian
AmeriCorps NCCC team Maple 2 is serving with two sponsors: the Bemidji Community Food Shelf (BCFS), and the Developmental Achievement Center (DAC) through August 3. The team has assisted both of their sponsors with various tasks to provide food to the Bemidji community and assist clients with disabilities over at the DAC. Local students receive spring 2015 University of Iowa degrees
About 5,100 students received degrees from the University of Iowa at the close of the spring 2015 semester.
Students from your area receiving degrees included:
Zachary Bulman of Blairstown, received a BA-Interdepartmental Studies degree
Aron Brecht of Norway, received a BA-Communication Studies degree
Jacob Dyson of Shellsburg,
NCCC-FEMA Team Leaders Complete 3-day Project in Kansas City
by Ariel Faber and Anthony Cepin
FEMA Corps Class 22 from Vinton, Iowa has successfully completed their team leader training project! For the first time a FEMA Corps class of team leaders was invited to a project at a Regional Office to receive crucial training and information that will prepare them for the upcoming months. Fourteen team leaders traveled to FEMA's Region VII office in Kansas City, Missouri to put their training to the test. Keystone Class of 1959 holds reunion
The Keystone High School class of 1959 recently met for its annual class reunion. Following the 50 year reunion, the class decided to meet yearly. Three events culminated this year’s events, with a class banquet held in Cedar Rapids, at a local hotel. Other happenings included a ladies luncheon on Friday, a Mexican Fiesta Friday evening and a Saturday banquet. Keystone alumni planning all-school reunion for 2016
The Keystone All School Reunion committee met to formulate plans for a Keystone All School Reunion Picnic, which will be held next year, 2016 on Saturday, August 6th. Committee members include Mrs. Darrell (Rita Selk) Pickering, chairwoman, Mrs. Bill (Barb Buch) Hennings, Mrs. Dorla Hilmer, Mrs. Larry (Sandy Pickering) Points, Mrs. NCCC Team helps One Heartland sheds light upon the camp
By: Will Lampley
AmeriCorps NCCC team Cedar 1 is assisting with One Heartland until September 16 by assisting as camp counselors and with maintenance projects around the worksite. They are revitalizing the camp by beautifying the camp grounds and being positive role models for the campers.
Cedar 1 members are camp counselors which includes leading and setting up skill activities such as canoeing, archery, arts and crafts, fishing, hiking, gardening and helping with the goats. NCCC Cedar 4 aids community of Brainerd after wind storm damage
By Calen Campbell
The Cedar 4 team of AmeriCorps NCCC’s Class XXI headed into their fifth week of service, only this time to respond to a disaster affecting the community of Brainerd, Minn., after devastating straight line winds ravaged through the town. The team served alongside with the Nechama Jewish Response to Disaster, a volunteer organization that provides natural disaster preparedness, response, and recovery services nationwide.
Area students receive diplomas from Wartburg College
Wartburg College awarded diplomas to 298 students during Spring Commencement May 24.
Allison Emrich of Vinton graduated with a degree in fitness management. She is the daughter of Mark and Kimberly Emrich.
Megan Jorgensen of Vinton graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in history and peace & justice studies. She is the daughter of Patrick and Nancy Jorgensen.