Linn County court employee earns year’s top honor
Kerry Thom as, Linn County court clerk for 28 years, is named Employee of the Year in the 6th Judicial District awards, honoring behind the scenes staff who keep court operations running smoothly. Savannah George praises Thom as mentor and kind, noting the district’s long standing recognition program and budgeted awards since 2001.
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Savannah George
George
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Judicial Branch
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Linn County Court Announces 2023 Employee Award Winners
The Linn County court honors Kerry Thomas as Employee of the Year and recognizes team members Courtney Arnold, Elizabeth Berggren, Julie Fette, Savannah George, Wendy Howard, Sharon Murray, and Kate Teesdale with a Teamwork Award. Vickie Troester receives the Distinguished Service Award. Johnson County officials honor Senior Judge Sylvia Lewis with the Friend of the Court Award, and Cassis Klein earns the Public Service Award for Benton County staff.
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Linn
Linn County
Courtney Arnold
Elizabeth Berggren
Julie Fette
Savannah George
Wendy Howard
Sharon Murray
Kate Teesdale
Vickie Troester
Candice Bennett
6Th Judicial District
Sylvia Lewis
Johnson County Family
Cassis Klein
Benton County
Linn-Mar aims to widen music programs' reach
Linn-Mar High School director Steve Stickney unveils Music Connects a pilot program to broaden access to instrumental music for fourth graders through donations. The plan funds instruments and summer lessons for students eligible for free or reduced-price meals with the Linn-Mar School Foundation aiding fundraising.
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Linn-Mar
Steve Stickney
Linn-Mar High School
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Yale School of Music
Yale
Iowa Department of Education
Music Connects
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Cedar Rapids schools seek 10 year levy restart at 67 cents
The Cedar Rapids Community School District proposes a decade long 67 cent per $1000 levy to fund operations and maintenance upgrades. If approved, the rate would stay at $15.48 per $1000 in the 2016 fiscal year, with a Sept 9 special election planned and July 25 filing deadline.
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University of Iowa hosts VA veteran support pilot program
The Iowa Consortium of Veterans Excellence debuts as a two year pilot with the Iowa City VA Health Care System and UI aimed at helping veterans adapt to campus life. Officials seek higher GPAs stronger camaraderie better hiring outcomes and family support while creating a national gold standard. Project data will measure success as institutions nationwide show interest from the Midwest and beyond.
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University of Iowa
Department of Veterans Affairs
Iowa Consortium of Veterans Excellence
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US College of Medicine
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Hall
Middle East
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Gazette service charges and contact information
The Gazette lists subscription rates including seven day delivery at $7 weekly or $364 yearly and out of state at $468 yearly. Postage details, address change mailings, and general contact numbers for Cedar Rapids based readers are provided.
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