Education

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions is offering “Kids and Canvas - It’s Elementary!” Wednesday, September 29 from 3:30-5 p.m. at the NICC Waukon Center, located at 1220 3rd Avenue NW.

Children can explore the world of painting in this fun class designed for elementary school-aged kids. In class, the kids are provided the paint and artist’s canvas, an age-appropriate subject and step-by-step guidance to release each child’s inherent creativity. The results are sure to bring smiles to the faces of parents and children.

The deadline for paid registration is September 22. To register online visit www.nicc.edu/solutions/82703 or call the NICC Waukon Center at 844-642-2338, ext. 6700.

Sydney Strong of New Albin was one of more than 90 students in the University of Iowa’s College of Public Health who volunteered at non-profit and community service organizations in the greater Iowa City area the Friday (August 20) before the start of the University of Iowa’s 2021 fall semester. The community service provided the students an opportunity to connect with the greater Iowa City community and get to know each other prior to the start of classes.

Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association is offering ten $1,250 scholarships for the 2022 academic year to college students pursuing careers, as well as two $1,000 scholarships for students earning degrees from technical colleges/short courses.

“Equity Livestock is proud to help students further their educational endeavors by offering scholarships,” says Curt Larson, president/CEO. “Education can make a difference, and the expense to attend college can be a challenge. Offering scholarships can help make it affordable, and we believe in investing in our future leaders.”

To be eligible, applicants must be a member or the son or daughter of an Equity Cooperative Livestock producer pursuing higher education from an accredited college, university, or technical school. Scholarship winners are selected based on their scholastic achievements, extracurricular activities, application essay response and letter of reference.

Each year the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) recognizes three exceptional teachers - one each from the elementary, junior high and high school levels - for their outstanding commitment to teach Americanism and instill patriotism in their students. These teachers are prime candidates for the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award Citations, nominations for which are due to any VFW Post no later than October 31 of this year.

Founded in 1899, the VFW highly supports the education of America’s youth. VFW and its Auxiliary have developed a slate of programs dedicated to helping America’s educators. VFW Citizenship Education programs stimulate interest in America’s history, traditions, Americanism, civic responsibility, flag etiquette and patriotism.

Eligibility for the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award Citations includes the following:

Elections for four members of the Board of Directors of the Keystone Area Education Agency (AEA) will be conducted in November. Included in those four board seats is the Director District 3 seat that includes the Allamakee (ACSD), Clayton Ridge, Eastern Allamakee (EACSD) and MFL MarMac Community School Districts currently represented by Bill Withers, M.D.

All four positions up for election are four-year terms that expire in December 2025. The elections are conducted in accordance with Section 273 of the Code of Iowa. Nominations may be submitted by filing a “Statement of Candidacy” form with the board secretary of the Keystone AEA on or before October 15 of this current year.

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions is offering “Hair Hacks with a Pro” Thursday, September 23 from 6-8 p.m. at the NICC Waukon Center, 1220 3rd Ave NW.

Experiment with different hairstyles and care in this class aimed at teens and adults, and taught by a professional hair stylist. Children eight years of age or younger are welcome to attend (at no cost) as models, or those interested can sign up with a partner to practice on each other. There will be styling demonstrations, including some new techniques, and the opportunity to practice with the guidance of the instructor.

The deadline for paid registration is September 14. To register online visit www.nicc.edu/solutions/82701 or call NICC Waukon center at 844-642-2338, ext. 6700.

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions is offering “Rainbow Fresh Pasta” Tuesday, September 21 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the NICC Waukon Center, 1220 3rd Ave NW.

This is an opportunity for kids to learn how to make fresh colorful fettuccine pasta using natural ingredients to turn the pasta into colorful strands. Everyone goes home with fresh pasta to make at home and can snack on homemade pasta during the class while trying a few sauces. Tentative menu is fresh pasta, alfredo sauce, herb pesto and Bolognese.

The deadline for paid registration is September 14. To register online visit www.nicc.edu/solutions/83492 or call NICC Waukon center at 844-642-2338, ext. 6700.

by Susan Cantine-Maxson

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Allamakee Community School District (EACSD) was held at Kee High School in Lansing Monday, August 16. Besides Keystone Area Education Agency (AEA) representatives, most of the rest of the meeting audience consisted of new staff members of the district prior to the start of the new school year.

Alex Marti of Waukon was one of more than 140 first-year University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine students - the Class of 2025 - to participate in the 27th annual Arnold P. Gold Foundation White Coat Ceremony earlier this month. Marti is a 2016 graduate of Waukon High School.

The White Coat Ceremony is a celebrated experience as students enter medical school. In the presence of family, guests and faculty members, students are welcomed into the medical community by leaders of the medical center and ceremonially “cloaked” with their white coat. Then, dressed in white, they stand to take the ancient Oath of Hippocrates, traditionally sworn at graduation.

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) is inviting everyone to celebrate the start of the school year at Fall Fest Thursday, September 9 from 5-8 p.m. Community members are welcome to attend and enjoy music, inflatables, rides, carnival games for kids of all ages and fireworks at dusk.
Highlights include the U.S. National Guard rock climbing wall, warrior jousting, dunk tank, cotton candy and the Moo Mobile. Local musician Beau Timmerman will perform from 5:30-7 p.m.

The Fall Fest dinner will be pulled pork/all beef hot dogs, chips, bars, root beer and water. Cost for Fall Fest is by free-will donation. Tickets for activities are available for purchase, and most activities require only one or two tickets. The activities and meal will be located in the center of campus with parking available nearby. The NICC Calmar campus is located at 1625 Hwy 150 South on the south edge of Calmar.