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End of an era as Garfield and Arthur close in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids schools merge Garfield and Arthur Elementary into Trailside, ending decades of memories. Retiring Garfield principal Joy Long recalls Ashton Kutcher's brief attendance and 14 years leading Garfield while Arthur principal Jennifer Nurre prepares Trailside’s opening. The district cites cost savings and facility upgrades under the SAVE plan.
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Raue
Kenwood Leadership Academy
Cedar Rapids
Garfield
Rane
Tammy Scott
Trailside Elementary
Scott
Livi Metzger
Garfield Elementary
Washington High School
Michigan
Metzger
Charles Bennett
Arthur Elementary
Arthur
Knights
Bennett
Wildcats
Josie McCollum
McCollum
Jennifer Nurre
Arthur Elementary School
Nurre
Joy Long
Long
Trailside Elementary School
Garfield Elementary School
Trailside
Ashton Kutcher
Kutcher
Clear Creek Amana
Barb Hart
West Willow
Coolidge
Maple Grove
Jackson
Save Secure
Arthur and
E Ave
Geoff Stellfox
the Gazette
Nancy Raue
Zadha Canfield