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Iowa City community photos April 2016

The Bur Oak Land Trust hosted its annual meeting on April 22. One of the features of this event was the selection of the Bur Oak Land Trust Conservation Award. This award is given to an individual or organization that advances the mission and vision of the Trust consistent with its values. Mark Vitosh was named this year’s award recipient. Mark regularly supports the Trust through his leadership as a property steward for the O’Mara-Newport Property, leading volunteer groups, educating and building awareness of Iowa’s woodlands. He has served on the board of directors for Bur Oak Land Trust and was part of the committee that assisted in changing its name from Johnson County Heritage Trust to Bur Oak Land Trust. Pictured are Bur Oak Land Trust President Carter Johnson and Conservationist of the Year Award recipient Mark Vitosh. The pencil sketch of a Bur Oak tree was created and contributed by Mary Knight.
The Bur Oak Land Trust hosted its annual meeting on April 22. One of the features of this event was the selection of the Bur Oak Land Trust Conservation Award. This award is given to an individual or organization that advances the mission and vision of the Trust consistent with its values. Mark Vitosh was named this year’s award recipient. Mark regularly supports the Trust through his leadership as a property steward for the O’Mara-Newport Property, leading volunteer groups, educating and building awareness of Iowa’s woodlands. He has served on the board of directors for Bur Oak Land Trust and was part of the committee that assisted in changing its name from Johnson County Heritage Trust to Bur Oak Land Trust. Pictured are Bur Oak Land Trust President Carter Johnson and Conservationist of the Year Award recipient Mark Vitosh. The pencil sketch of a Bur Oak tree was created and contributed by Mary Knight.
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Jesse Smith, left, a Tate High Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports coach, and Kristina Brown, a guidance counselor at Tate, accepted an award on April 26 for the school’s work on positive school behaviors. Tate was one of 53 schools the Iowa Department of Education recognized, according to a news release from Tate.
Jesse Smith, left, a Tate High Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports coach, and Kristina Brown, a guidance counselor at Tate, accepted an award on April 26 for the school’s work on positive school behaviors. Tate was one of 53 schools the Iowa Department of Education recognized, according to a news release from Tate.
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Each year the Old Capitol Chorus presents the Big Wheel In The Arts award to a person who has contributed significantly to the performing arts. Pictured is OCC member Eddie Allen with this year’s recipient Mary Cohen. She will be presented the award publicly April 16 in the annual OCC show.
Each year the Old Capitol Chorus presents the Big Wheel In The Arts award to a person who has contributed significantly to the performing arts. Pictured is OCC member Eddie Allen with this year’s recipient Mary Cohen. She will be presented the award publicly April 16 in the annual OCC show.
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On April 12, Tiffin Elementary fifth graders spent part of the day at the Iowa Capitol. During their visit, State Senator Kevin Kinney, of Oxford, talked with them in the gallery overlooking the Iowa Senate Chamber. Pictured, from left, are Tiffin Elementary fifth grade students, teacher Diane Roethler and State Senator Kevin Kinney.
On April 12, Tiffin Elementary fifth graders spent part of the day at the Iowa Capitol. During their visit, State Senator Kevin Kinney, of Oxford, talked with them in the gallery overlooking the Iowa Senate Chamber. Pictured, from left, are Tiffin Elementary fifth grade students, teacher Diane Roethler and State Senator Kevin Kinney.
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From left to right: Ananth Shyamal, Michael Han, Divya Shyamal and Reece Yang were members of Northwest Junior High's 2016 Iowa MATHCOUNTS state champion team.
From left to right: Ananth Shyamal, Michael Han, Divya Shyamal and Reece Yang were members of Northwest Junior High's 2016 Iowa MATHCOUNTS state champion team.
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Northwest Junior High won the 2016 Iowa MATHCOUNTS State Competition April 1, according to a news release from the school. Front row, from left to right: Reece Yang, Ananth Shyamal, Mason Carter, Divya Shyamal and Kevin Lu. Back row, from left to right: Nathan Deyak, Michael Han, Ken Wilbur, Yegor Kuznetsov and Brody Lassner.
Northwest Junior High won the 2016 Iowa MATHCOUNTS State Competition April 1, according to a news release from the school. Front row, from left to right: Reece Yang, Ananth Shyamal, Mason Carter, Divya Shyamal and Kevin Lu. Back row, from left to right: Nathan Deyak, Michael Han, Ken Wilbur, Yegor Kuznetsov and Brody Lassner.
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Alvon Reed, a University of Iowa Art Share teaching artist, volunteers at Kirkwood Elementary as part of the Any Given Child initiative in the Iowa City Community School District.
Alvon Reed, a University of Iowa Art Share teaching artist, volunteers at Kirkwood Elementary as part of the Any Given Child initiative in the Iowa City Community School District.
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Megan Snyder, owner and director of Debut Dance in North Liberty, volunteers at Van Allen Elementary as part of the Any Given Child initiative in the Iowa City Community School District.
Megan Snyder, owner and director of Debut Dance in North Liberty, volunteers at Van Allen Elementary as part of the Any Given Child initiative in the Iowa City Community School District.
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Leslie Nolte, director of Nolte Academy of Dance in Coralville, volunteers with students at Lemme Elementary as part of the Any Given Child initiative in the Iowa City Community School District.
Leslie Nolte, director of Nolte Academy of Dance in Coralville, volunteers with students at Lemme Elementary as part of the Any Given Child initiative in the Iowa City Community School District.
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