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With a little help, flood victims construct new homes

By Lynda Waddington 6/18/09

CEDAR RAPIDS — There was very little pomp and circumstance surrounding First Lady Mari Culver’s volunteer work Wednesday on one of 20 homes under construction by Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity. The legions of twenty-something volunteers maneuvered amid the the houses on Cedar Rapids’ far west side, measuring vinyl siding, hauling bundles of shingles to bare rooftops while barking occasional orders to one other.

Five Additional AmeriCorps Programs Launched in Iowa

By Lynda Waddington 9/5/07

Gov. Chet Culver is announcing today the launch of five new AmeriCorps in Iowa, bringing the total number of programs serving the state to 13.
“AmeriCorps members are tackling our toughest problems, strengthening our communities and improving the civic life of our state,” Culver said in a prepared statement. “I congratulate all of the organizations receiving [...]

Loebsack highlights Americorps Week by touring Iowa programs

By Dien Judge 5/20/07

Iowa Rep. Dave Loebsack spent his Saturday recognizing Americorps Week, visiting Iowa programs that benefit from the efforts of Americorps volunteers.
One of the stops on Loebsack's schedule was in Centerville, at the headquarters of The Abilities Fund, a non-profit organization that works to assist people with disabilities in starting their own small businesses.

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