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A Washington County resident was recently honored by a group of their peers.  Kirkwood Community College Trustee Karen Gorham was chosen as the winner of the Diversity/Equity Award by the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees.  Gorham has been representing Washington County as a Kirkwood Trustee since 1996.

She was also recognized for her long-time service to the Latino community and other immigrant populations in Washington County.  Gorham is the first recipient of the Diversity/Equity Award.