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New To School

Dallas School District is welcoming nine new teachers to its ranks for the 2010-11 year. Joining the district are (from left to right) Shannon Ritter, Stephanie Hofferber, Sarah Matlack, Robin Carollo, Tom Shinn, Tiffany Walter, Tyler Lalack, Alison Green and Courtney Wehner. School begins Tuesday, Sept. 7, for most Polk County students. A few grades don't start classes until Wednesday, Sept. 8.

Photo by Adam Korst

Dallas School District is welcoming nine new teachers to its ranks for the 2010-11 year. Joining the district are (from left to right) Shannon Ritter, Stephanie Hofferber, Sarah Matlack, Robin Carollo, Tom Shinn, Tiffany Walter, Tyler Lalack, Alison Green and Courtney Wehner. School begins Tuesday, Sept. 7, for most Polk County students. A few grades don't start classes until Wednesday, Sept. 8.

Polk County Fair 2010 - Slideshow

Photos by Adam Korst

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