Teachers recognized before game

IOWA CITY - As part of its Extra Yard For Teachers program, The College football Playoff Foundation funded nearly $27,000 in projects this year in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City region.

Before Saturday's game, 12 teachers were recognized at Kinnick Stadium as recipients of the program. They include:

Whitney McKinstry, Des Moines Hoover High School

Jon Means, Des Moines Hoover High School

Jeri Mead, Cedar Rapids Franklin Middle School

Shishonee Hughes, Iowa City West High School

Paula Beaumont, Des Moines Hubbell Elementary School

Anthony Nimmers Iowa City High School

Cheryl Reed, Muscatine Franklin Elementary School

Jennifer Gorrell, Dubuque Table Mound Elementary

Adrianna Love Bettendorf Neil Armstrong Elementary School

Marshall Callaway, Davenport Mid-City High School

Kevin Mundt, Durant Community Schools

Kaitlin Zern, Waterloo Kingsley Elementary School

l Comments: (319) 339-3169; scott.dochterman@thegazette.com