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5/24/2013
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Deadline fast approaching for Columbia College art workshop
High school students invited to campus attend classes taught by local artists COLUMBIA, Mo., May 24 —Columbia College is inviting local high school students to attend the 2013 Summer Art Workshop, from July 8-12 and July 15-19. This two-week workshop, presented by the college’s art department, will provide high school students an opportunity to hone their abilities and learn new techniques from local artists. The deadline to register for this event is June 7.

5/24/2013
DIOCESE OF DES MOINES
Statement of the Diocese of Des Moines following Boy Scouts change of policy
Boy Scout organizations within the Diocese of Des Moines that are supported by Catholic churches and schools will be guided by a single diocesan policy in accord with the teaching of the Catholic Church. This teaching is derived from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

5/23/2013
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TREES FOREVER
How a Tree a Day Helps Keep the Doctor Away
Trees Forever Symposium to Address How Trees and Natural Spaces Help Improve Health and Well-Being DES MOINES, Iowa (May 22, 2013) – Iowa-based environmental nonprofit Trees Forever is bringing health professionals, city planners and engineers, and business and community leaders together to discuss the health and wellness benefits tied to green spaces and urban forests. As part of this effort, Trees Forever will lead participants in developing a plan for a healthier, greener future for all Iowans during their upcoming Spreading the Canopy Symposium on June 14 in Des Moines.

5/23/2013
SILOS AND SMOKESTACKS
Silos & Smokestacks Offers Workshop on Creating Storytelling Signs and Exhibits
Northeast Iowa – Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) will be hosting the workshop, “Turning Stats & Stuff into Stories.” Taught by SSNHA staff, participants will learn fundamental concepts needed to create effective story telling signs and exhibits. The workshop will be held Thursday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Waterloo Center for the Arts – Schoitz Room in Waterloo, Iowa.

5/23/2013
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IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION
REGISTER NOW FOR IOWA’S LARGEST AMATEUR SPORTS FESTIVAL
Over 15,000 Athletes Expected to Compete AMES, Iowa – The 2013 Summer Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food & Family Project will officially kickoff on July 20 with the Opening Ceremony. The city of Ames will play host to the many of the sports throughout the month of July. Online registration and registration forms are available at www.IOWAGAMES.org.

5/23/2013
IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION
FINDLEY ELEMENTARY AWARDED $1,000 FROM LIVE HEALTHY IOWA KIDS
Ames, IA - Findley Elementary, was selected to win $1,000 for new playground, PE equipment or Health Education resources for participation in Live Healthy Iowa Kid's Go the Distance Day. The check will be presented on May 28th at 9:00 AM prior to their field day. Media is invited to attend the check presentation. Lisa Weber, Live Healthy Iowa Coordinator, will be presenting the check to the elementary school.

5/23/2013
IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN.
Iowa Corn Growers Association 2013 Key Legislative Highlight
JOHNSTON (May 23, 2013) – As the 2013 Legislative Session concludes, the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) would like to highlight the priority of conservation and water quality initiatives.

5/22/2013
IOWA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION
Spring Surprise in Store for Many Iowans through the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt
DES MOINES, IA - State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is encouraging Iowans across the state to be on the lookout for this week's Great Iowa Treasure Hunt publication. "We are currently holding over $258 million for over one million accounts," Fitzgerald stated.

5/22/2013
KEEP IOWA BEAUTIFUL
Keep Iowa Beautiful Announces Beautification Grants
DES MOINES - Keep Iowa Beautiful (KIB) has announced $80,000 in grants for the 2013 Community Beautification program. This is the third year of the grant program that provides a major boost for community beautification and enhancement in communities of 5,000 and under.

5/22/2013
AARP Oregon
AARP Oregon releases “Road to Livability” Survey Results
Medford, OR -- What makes a community livable? AARP Oregon conducted a survey to understand better the people 50+ living in Jackson and Josephine counties and to gauge their opinions on aspects of their community’s age friendliness, livability and capacity to help Southern Oregonians live independently as they age. With the aging population growing rapidly nationwide, being prepared and equipped to support the needs and also leverage the strengths of all ages is increasingly important for communities. Oregon is no exception. By 2050, Oregon’s 65+ population is expected to grow by 105% overall and by 68%, 119% and an astounding 214% respectively for within ages 65-74, 75-84 and 85+.

5/22/2013
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Columbia College-Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station celebrates fifth anniversary
Charleston, S.C., May 22 — Columbia College-Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station is celebrating five years in Charleston. The event will be held Thursday, May 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Education Center. Karen Stanberry, education services officer, will provide remarks, with a reception following.

5/22/2013
IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION
SPENCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AWARDED $500 FROM LIVE HEALTHY IOWA KIDS
Students participated in a one-day wellness challenge

5/20/2013
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Columbia College-Lemoore to hold commencement May 22
LEMOORE, Calif., May 20 — Columbia College-Lemoore will recognize graduates at a commencement ceremony Wednesday, May 22, at 2 p.m. in the chapel at Naval Air Station Lemoore.

5/17/2013
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SILOS AND SMOKESTACKS
Silos & Smokestacks Receives $7,000 from Blue Diamond Farming Company
Northeast Iowa – Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) has received a $7,000 donation from Blue Diamond Farming Company, in Partnership with Pioneer-DuPont. Farm owners, Benjamin and Lisa Riensche formally presented a check to SSNHA Chairman Troy Louwagie and President Don Short during Silos & Smokestacks’ Board of Trustees meeting in Waterloo, Iowa, on May 15. The funds from their donation will be used to improve and expand Heritage Area programs dedicated to preserving and sharing America’s agricultural story.

5/17/2013
IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN.
Iowa Corn Applauds Important Farmer Legislation Passed This Week in D.C.
JOHNSTON, Iowa – May 17, 2013 – This was a busy week in Washington D.C. for agriculture policy with the Farm Bill and the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) passage.

5/16/2013
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Columbia College-Coast Guard Island to hold commencement May 17
ALAMEDA, Calif., May 15- Columbia College-Coast Guard Island will recognize graduates at a commencement ceremony Friday, May 17, at 1 p.m. in Gresham Hall, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, Calif.

5/16/2013
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Columbia College-Los Alamitos to hold commencement May 18
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., May 15— Columbia College-Los Alamitos will recognize graduates at a commencement ceremony Saturday, May 18, at 2 p.m. aboard the Queen Mary, Long Beach, Calif.

5/16/2013
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Columbia College-San Diego to hold commencement May 17
SAN DIEGO, May 15- Columbia College-San Diego will recognize graduates at a commencement ceremony Friday, May 17, at 6 p.m. at the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center.

5/15/2013
SILOS AND SMOKESTACKS
Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area Hosts Summer Day Camps
Northeast Iowa – This summer, Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) is offering day camps for children in grades 4-7. Throughout the summer, campers will spend each Tuesday traveling to different locations in the Heritage Area where they will learn about Iowa’s unique historical, cultural and agricultural stories. The camp schedule includes:

5/15/2013
IOWA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION
Monticello Propane Gas Incident A Good Reminder of the Dangers of Underground Utilities
Lawsuit from last year’s major natural gas incident in Hinton, Iowa just settled

 

 

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