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Painting gold: Burlington Girl Scout earns highest award, creates mural for mental health
BURLINGTON, Iowa — There's no denying it; Kaylee Kramer is painted gold. The West Burlington High School senior has achieved the Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn. She did it by painting a mural, filled with legendary artists, at The Capitol Theater in Burlington, Iowa.
Spotlight on Local Talent: High School Baseball Players with Top Bat Speeds in Our State
The 'Hotlist' series by Prep Baseball is a weekly publication that explores the high school baseball scene in the United States, focusing on top prospects from various states. This edition highlights players known for their exceptional bat speed, an important factor in assessing offensive potential.
LLCC Geography Students Shine at State Awards
Two students from Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC), Sean McCarthy and Quinten Palmer, received awards at the Illinois Geographical Society's annual banquet held in Burlington, Iowa, on April 26. Sean McCarthy was given the Charles Womack Award, named after the late geography professor Charles 'Chuck' Womack of Lakeland Community College. This award recognizes a student's academic and extracurricular achievements in geography. McCarthy is expected to complete his associate in arts degree in May 2025. Quinten Palmer was honored with the Outstanding Community College Two-Year Student Geography Award for his strong performance in geography courses. Palmer, who is pursuing a geography major at LLCC, plans to graduate in December 2024. After graduation, he intends to continue his studies in geography at Illinois State University.'Visit here for more details.
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