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"I love teaching and I love quilting, so (I can) share my love with them as they leave and I end my chapter of teaching," said retiring Ankeny elementary teacher Kim Rohlf, who handmade and personalized quilts for each of her students. FULL STORY: https://t.ly/i3Yu7
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