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Conservation Corps Iowa celebrates AmeriCorps Week with community education event
Ames, Iowa— Conservation Corps Iowa will join the nationwide celebration of AmeriCorps Week with a community education event on Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m. to noon at McFarland Park in Ames. Read More
Corps members attempt to capture golden eagle
Corps members from our southern district spent three weeks in late January and early February attempting to trap a golden eagle so… Read More
Corps alumni recognized for Joplin tornado response
On January 31, two former Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa members attended a ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol honoring Conservation Corps’ involvement in the… Read More
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa honored by Missouri Legislature for Joplin tornado response
St. Paul, Minn. – On January 31, the Missouri House of Representatives will pass a resolution recognizing the service of Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa and others for their indispensible recovery efforts following the devastating tornado that struck Joplin on May 22, 2011. AmeriCorps members will also be recognized on the floor. Read More
2011 program accomplishments
The numbers are in and they are impressive! In 2011, 515 Conservation Corps members:– Served 8,600 hours on emergency response and recovery and… Read More
Summer Youth Corps leaders rendezvous and volunteer with Will Steger
Current and former Summer Youth Corps leaders convened in late December at Will Steger’s homestead in Ely to volunteer and reconnect. The fourth annual Winter… Read More