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AmeriCorps NCCC Makes Quick Work of the Muck

  By: Dana and Zack   Since September 27th AmeriCorps NCCC team Oak 4 has been getting down and dirty in South Dakota while mucking out the long flooded homes of Pierre-Fort ...

Alexander McGee Enrolled at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa.

  Alexander McGee of Garrison is one of 385 new students at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa This year's class of new students is among the most geographically and ethni...

AmeriCorps NCCC’s Maple 3 Completes Project in Minot, ND

Americorp with   By: Brittney and Chloe   Maple 3 began the first half of their fourth round project in Minot, ND assisting in the disaster relief efforts after a historic flood. They partn...

KIRKWOOD ANNOUNCES DEAN'S LIST HONORS

  Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the Summer 2011 Semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more cr...

AmeriCorps NCCC’s Maple 2 Prepares for Their Crossroads

  AmeriCorps NCCC’s Maple 2 Prepares for Their Crossroads   By: Alex Kemp   AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team Maple 2 is serving wit...

Corps Members Helping To Rebuild Minot, North Dakota

  Corps Members Helping To Rebuild Minot, North Dakota By: Jessica Ray   Nearly two months ago Minot, North Dakota was hit with a massive flood that destroyed homes, busi...

AmeriCorps NCCC Team Cedar 5 Heads Back to Nature

    By Caitlin Greig AmeriCorps NCCC team Cedar 5 is finishing off their year of service by working with the Nature Conservancy of Illinois at the Emiquon Preserve in Lewisto...

United Way on today\'s news of deficit in mental health services‏

  With today’s news that Linn County faces a $5.3 million deficit for mental health services, United Way of East Central Iowa is concerned that Eastern Iowans will be vastly...

NCCC Fights Water with Water: Minot, ND

 AmeriCorps NCCC Hillary scoops water in a basement.   By: Phil Schaefer and Gaby Nieves AmeriCorps NCCC team Maple 4 is currently living and serving in Minot, North Dakota for its fourth project. The team is working with Lutheran Disas...

Register to Win $1,000 College Savings Iowa Account is Approaching

  State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald wants to remind Iowans it is their last chance to celebrate College Savings Month by registering their child to win a $1,000 College Savings Iowa accou...