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I believe strongly that the school board is elected to represent the people of the district. School boards and making …
My name is Cara Lausen and I am a candidate for Linn-Mar School Board. My husband and I have two …
Planning for the future, recruiting the best talent and managing complex issues are something I have done for 35 years …
As a Linn-Mar school board member I hope to bring thoughtful, fiscally responsible, and student-centered decisions to our school district. …
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