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Local NewsPage 16 • July 29, 2015
NIACC receives
$1M grant; names
new diesel building
The John K and Luise V Han-
son Foundation has announced a $1
million gift to North Iowa Area Com-
munity College (NIACC). As a result
of their generosity the brand new
NIACC diesel building will become
the Hanson Family Foundation Die-
sel Technology Center. It is the first of the Hanson Family Foundation.
named building included as a part
of the Keeping NIACC First capital
campaign. training of workers at Winnebago and
“The Hanson Family Founda-
tion is pleased to support the Keeping
NIACC First capital campaign with
a $1 million dollar grant, specifically all businesses, foundations, and indi-
to support the construction of a new
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diesel technology center and complete
the music upgrades. This diesel cen-
ter will support the training of diesel
mechanics so important to our rural
economy and to support the servic-
ing needed for expansion of diesel ve-
hicles”, said John V. Hanson, director
According to Hanson, “NIACC
has played an important role in the
all businesses in North Iowa over the
years and this gift reflects that com-
mitment to the future. We encourage
viduals to join us by donating to the
Kimberly Boyd
Manager
Serving North screening and does not replace a phy-
Central Iowa
Since 1947
(L-R) Honorary Chairs David Steffens, Jr., Mary Sukup, Eugene Sukup, O. Jay Tomson and Patricia Tomson look on as NIACC
President Dr. Steven Schulz kicks off the Capital Campaign.-Submitted photo.
Keeping NIACC First capital cam-
paign.”
With construction almost com-
plete, the newly named Hanson Fam-
ily Foundation Diesel Technology
Center will be an 8,000-square-foot
diesel repair facility. The diesel tech- and the trust they’ve placed in us,”
nology program that runs out of the
center provides training in the di-
agnosis, repair, and maintenance of
heavy-duty agricultural equipment,
over-the-road diesel trucks, and other
Free senior health checks scheduled in CL
The Cerro Gordo County De-
partment of Public Heath offers Se-
nior Health Clinics to county resi-
dents age 55 and older. There is no
charge; however, contributions are
encouraged in order to keep the clinic
running.
The clinic is an annual health
sician’s care. To make an appoint-
ment, Cerro Gordo County residents
may call the Cerro Gordo County
Department of Public Health at 641-
421-9316 or toll free, 1-888-264-
2581 ext. 9316.
On Monday, Aug. 3, a senior
health clinic will be held at the Evan-
gelical Free Church, 1310 Highway
heavy-duty diesel systems. The college recently kicked off a $15
“On behalf of the entire NI-
ACC community, our students, fac-
ulty, staff, and alumni, I would like to
thank the John K and Luise V Hanson
Foundation for their vision, support,
NIACC President Steve Schulz said.
“The impact of their generosity will be
felt for many generations.”
The grant comes at a time of
tremendous momentum for NIACC.
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On Monday, Aug. 24, the senior
health clinic will be at the First Con-
gregational Church, 205 W. 10th Ave.
N.
Register early for All-Class Reunion
Registrations are now being ac-
cepted for 5th Annual Clear Lake
High School All Class Reunion Sept.
17-19 at the Surf Ballroom. Register
before Sept. 1 for $30 per person; all
registrations received after Sept. 1 will noon to 5 p.m. The reunion program
be $40. Go to www.ClearLakeIowaA-
lumni.org or pick up a registration
Hospice invites youth to
experience Camp Greentree
Hospice of North Iowa’s Youth
Bereavement Camp, Camp Green-
tree, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept.
19, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Camp Tan-
glefoot, Clear Lake.
This one-day camp offers youth,
ages seven to 14-years, the opportu-
nity to meet others who have experi-
enced the death of a family member
or friend, as well as the chance to gain
coping skills. Activities are selected
to promote a better understanding
of the grieving process. Youth begin
to recognize healthy and appropriate
ways to express their feelings and cope
with loss. Camp includes indoor and
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million capital campaign that is receiv- Aug. 10-11
ing extraordinary support throughout
the North Iowa region and beyond.
“Large donations like this one are a
strong show of support for NIACC’s
mission and impact on the North
Iowa community,” added Schulz. Ad-
ditional information about the Keep-
ing NIACC First capital campaign
can be found at www.niacc.edu/cc .
Three-year-old Preschool will
Senior Health Clinic and Blood
Pressure Clinic schedules are also
posted on the Cerro Gordo County
Department of Public Health web site
www.cghealth.com.
form at the Chamber of Commerce.
The reunion will begin Thurs-
day, Sept. 17, with a welcome and
information headquarters at the Cy-
press Room at the Surf Ballroom from
and banquet will be held Saturday,
Sept. 19, at the Surf.
outdoor activities, creating special
memories and making friends along
the way.
Advanced registration is required
and due by Friday, Sept. 11.
Camp Greentree is free of charge
and open to all youth ages seven to 14
who have experienced the death of a
family member or friend. Those who
have not been served by Hospice of
North Iowa are welcome to attend.
For further information, or to
register, contact Hospice of North
Iowa at 641-428-6208 or 1-800-297-
4719 or visit our website at: www.
hospicenorthiowa.com.
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Schools
schedule
registration
dates
Clear Lake will
register students
The Clear Lake School District
has announced its school registration
for students preschool through 12th
grade will be held Monday, Aug. 10,
and Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Clear Creek
Elementary, 901 S. 14th St.
Hours for registtration are 8 a.m.
to noon and 3-7 p.m. each day. Doors
will be closed from noon to 3 p.m.
Students in Kindergarten prep
through eighth grade will have Back
to School Conferences from 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24. The first
day of school will be Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Students in grades nine to 12
will have their first day of school on
Monday, Aug. 24.
begin Tuesday, Sept. 8, for the AM
Tuesday/Friday class and Thursday,
Sept. 10 for the AM Monday/Thurs-
day class.
Four-year-old Preschool will be-
gin Tuesday, Sept. 8, for both the AM
and PM classes.
GHV sign-up is
Wednesday,
Aug. 12
Registration information for all
currently enrolled Garner-Hayfield-
Ventura students was mailed out July
1, 2015. All forms are also available
as writeable PDF’s on the new web-
site: www.ghvschools.org.
Those who would like to pick up
paper forms will find them available
in any of the district offices.
Registration for GHV schools is
Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 11 a.m. to
6 p.m.
Families who will not be fill-
ing out electronic forms online may
register at the junior high building
in Ventura, the elementary school in
Garner, or the high school in Garner.
Clear Lake
football camp
announced
Aug. 6-7
New Clear Lake Head Football
Coach Jared DeVries has announced
a football camp, open to players in ju-
nior high and high school.
The camp will be held Thursday
and Friday, Aug. 6-7, from 9-11 a.m.
daily at Clear Lake High School.
The cost of the camp is $25,
which includes two T-shirts.
Pre-register for the camp on the
program’s social media sites, or on the
first day of camp.
The camp precedes the first day
of official fall camp, which begins
Monday, Aug. 10.
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