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Local Afterschool Programs Receive Media Coverage and National Attention
Clinton Community Schools received media coverage of their Lights On Afterschool event held on October 16, 2008. Follow this link for the story from the Clinton Herald.
The Ballard West Youth and Shelter Services Kids Club program was featured in this story from the Tri-County Times.
The Lights On Afterschool event hosted by the Cedar Rapids Afterschool Alliance was mentioned in this article available on the America’s Promise Alliance website.
In recognition of Iowa’s commitment to afterschool, Governor Culver proclaims October 16 Lights On Afterschool Day.
Click here to view the Governor’s proclamation.
The Afterschool Alliance Names Clinton Community Schools’ Osterhaus One of Only 18 ‘Afterschool Ambassadors’ Nationwide
On September 9, 2008, the Afterschool Alliance announced the selection of Loras Osterhaus, Afterschool Director of Clinton Community Schools, to serve as a 2008-2009 Afterschool Ambassador. Loras is one of just 18 local leaders from 15 states selected for the honor. Each Ambassador will continue directing or supporting a local afterschool program while also serving a one-year Afterschool Ambassador term organizing public events, communicating with policy makers, and building support for afterschool programs.
Governor Culver Proclaims July 9th “Supporting Families and Communities through Afterschool” Day
Click here to view Governor Culver’s proclamation celebrating the statewide release of Iowa’s Blueprint for Afterschool.
Iowa Afterschool Alliance releases Iowa's Blueprint for Afterschool.
IAA eNEWS
The Iowa Afterschool
Alliance distributes an electronic newsletter on a regular basis
via email. The "IAA eNews" share information that is newsworthy
in the field of afterschool; alerts readers to upcoming meetings
and events, IAA activities, and other information with an afterschool
focus. Past IAA eNews summaries may be accessed here.
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